Viewers of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! are desperately hoping for a classic jungle romance to blossom in this year's series, and they believe they've found it in rapper Aitch and EastEnders actress Shona McGarty.
The ITV show, which has been a staple on British screens for 23 years, has a storied history of famous faces growing close, from Katie Price and Peter Andre to Ferne McCann and George Shelley. This year, the public's attention is firmly fixed on the dynamic between 25-year-old rapper Aitch, whose real name is Harrison James Armstrong, and 34-year-old Shona McGarty.
Fans Go Wild On Social Media
The speculation has exploded on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, where fans are sharing their excitement about the pair's palpable chemistry in real-time. One enthusiastic viewer declared, 'Aitch x Shona = Locked INNNN!', while another wrote, 'I love watching this happen in real time so cute.'
The online chatter has been relentless, with comments highlighting the perceived 'sexual tension' between the two. 'CAN AITCH & SHONA JUST CUT THE BULLS**T,' one post demanded, and another observed, 'Aitch is such a flirt. He definitely has a thing for Shona.'
Cosy Moments In The Camp
The latest episodes have given fans plenty of fuel for their theories. After both Aitch and Shona failed a trial, they were sent to the basic camp, Doomsville, along with several other campmates.
It was here that their connection seemed to intensify. In one notably intimate moment, Aitch was seen staring deeply into Shona's eyes, remarking, 'Your eyes have yellow in them.' Shona giggled in response, revealing, 'Yeah my dad has yellow in his eyes as well.'
The pair then engaged in a playful pillow fight, with Shona ending up held between Aitch's legs. 'Why are your thighs so strong?' she asked him during the fun. Later, as Shona showered in her underwear, Aitch couldn't hide his admiration, gushing, 'Lovely being in Doomsville... I'm seeing the beauty in it.'
Another cheeky moment captured during Tuesday's episode showed Shona seemingly licking her lips while watching a topless Aitch play-fight with fellow campmate Lisa Riley.
Confessions and Family Approval
The flirtation hasn't been just for the cameras. In a more private moment, Aitch confessed to campmate AngryGinge that he has a 'soft spot for Shona'. This admission has been backed by off-screen comments from their inner circles.
Aitch's manager, Via Culpin, told the Daily Mail that while she sees it as a 'brother and sister relationship', she conceded that they would 'make a nice couple'.
Meanwhile, Shona's younger sister, Camilla, 33, has already extended a festive invitation, stating, 'He's a nice guy, I would definitely have him round for Christmas.' However, she tempered expectations by adding she wasn't sure if the connection was romantic.
Both stars are no strangers to public relationships. Shona recently split from her fiancé, David Bracken, and was previously engaged to electrician Ryan Harris. She also dated her EastEnders co-star Matt Lapinskas between 2011 and 2013.
Aitch was recently linked to MAFS star Ella Morgan and reportedly split from his girlfriend Lois Cottam before entering the jungle. His past relationships also include model Lola Thompson and presenter Amelia Dimoldenberg.
With the nation watching and their chemistry undeniable, all eyes are on the jungle to see if this potential romance will become the next great I'm A Celebrity love story.
