Devoted viewers of ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! are adamant they witnessed a pivotal moment confirming a blossoming off-screen romance between two of this year's campmates. The spotlight is firmly on the connection between EastEnders actress Shona McGarty and rapper Aitch, which has been the subject of intense speculation for weeks.
The Tell-Tale Hug That Sparked Frenzy
The moment that sent fans into overdrive occurred during the live final on 7th December 2025. As Aitch, who finished in a surprising fourth place, prepared to leave the jungle, he shared a prolonged and visibly affectionate embrace with Shona. For many watching at home, this was not just a simple goodbye between friends, but a clear signal of deeper feelings.
The reaction on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) was instantaneous and fervent. One emotional viewer posted about "The aitch and Shona hug," accompanied by a crying emoji. Another stated bluntly, "Shona heartbroken that aitch went out." The speculation quickly escalated, with a third fan declaring, "They’re just made for each other," and a fourth joking, "I can’t wait for the Aitch & Shona wedding."
Stars Deny Romance, Point to Friendship and Music
Despite the fans' convictions, Aitch was quick to shut down any rumours of a jungle romance shortly after his exit. Speaking to hosts Ant and Dec, he clarified the nature of their bond. "It was nothing like that," he insisted, explaining that their connection was built on a shared sense of humour and, crucially, a mutual passion for music.
He highlighted that with Shona aiming to launch a music career after the show, they found common ground. "Knowing that she's trying to come out of the jungle and pursue this music career - and me having a music career - it was just more like, there's only really me and Martin [Kemp] she can speak to about certain things," Aitch reasoned. He even offered to introduce her to contacts in the industry, further cementing his view of their relationship as a supportive professional friendship.
Ruby Wax Reveals Shona's True Feelings
Adding another layer to the story, fellow contestant Ruby Wax provided her own insights after leaving the camp. She revealed that Shona had confided in her, privately stating that Aitch was "not her type at all." According to Ruby, the actress confessed to preferring "hunky, bigger men" to make her feel feminine.
Ruby, however, also didn't hold back in criticising Shona for a separate camp incident involving smuggled butter, branding her behaviour "selfish" and "entitled." This paints a more complex picture of the dynamics within the jungle camp, suggesting that not all relationships were as harmonious as they appeared on screen.
While the final hug may have been the conclusive evidence for hopeful fans, the stars themselves maintain that their jungle bond was purely platonic. Whether this friendship translates into a successful musical collaboration or fades now the cameras have stopped rolling remains to be seen, but it has undoubtedly provided one of the most talked-about storylines of the series.
