I'm A Celebrity 2025 took a dramatic turn during Thursday's episode as campmate Martin Kemp openly declared his desire to escape the jungle's notorious 'loser camp'. The actor and singer, struggling with the harsh conditions of the spartan Doomsville camp, confessed the experience was taking a severe physical toll.
Life in the Loser Camp
After losing a challenge, Martin Kemp and his fellow campmates were relegated to Doomsville, where they were left to sleep on the hard jungle floor with no comforts or luxuries. Martin revealed that the basic sleeping arrangements were causing him significant physical pain, stating, "Sleeping on the floor just hurts you physically, it's not the nicest thing in the world because your hips are out of place, your knees hurt." He made his intentions clear, adding, "I'm gonna be trying my hardest to get out of this place."
He was not alone in his struggles. Fellow campmate Tom Read Wilson also expressed his exhaustion, confessing he had "never been more tired" despite the nearby brook providing a soothing soundscape. Meanwhile, Kelly Brook lamented the sleep and food deprivation, though she and Martin defiantly agreed that the conditions could not "break our spirit".
Jungle Romance Rumours Heat Up
As some campmates battled discomfort, a potential romance was blossoming between others. Hosts Ant and Dec commented on the "very cosy" behaviour between campmates Shona McGarty and rapper Aitch during Wednesday's episode. Viewers saw the pair playfully messing around, with Shona leaning on Aitch as they laughed together, leading fans to speculate they were "looking into each other's eyes".
The speculation intensified when Aitch, with a smirk on his face, described his time in camp as "lovely" and spoke of "seeing the beauty of it" just as the camera panned to him staring at Shona. Some fans even suggested Aitch deliberately lost the challenge to join Shona in the loser camp, with one viewer commenting, "I know Aitch lost on purpose to be with Shona I just can’t prove it."
The rumoured couple has received support from both the public and their inner circles. Aitch's manager said the pair could make a "nice couple", and Shona's sister, Camila, gave her approval, stating, "He is a nice guy... I would definitely have him around for Christmas." This comes after Shona's amicable split from her musician fiancé earlier this year.
Camp Fallout and Fan Reaction
The stark contrast between the miserable conditions in Doomsville and the budding connection between Aitch and Shona has become a central narrative of this year's series. While Martin, Tom, and Kelly grapple with the physical demands of their punishment, the potential romance has given viewers a reason to tune in. Social media is alight with fans "rooting" for the pair, with one declaring, "Aitch and Shona are so cute and I am SO HERE FOR IT."
I'm A Celebrity 2025 continues to deliver high drama, airing every night at 9PM on ITV1 and ITVX, as celebrities are pushed to their limits both physically and emotionally.
