Former EastEnders star Shona McGarty has finally spoken out about her jungle connection with rapper Aitch — and while she insists they’re “not officially a couple,” her words have only fuelled speculation that something far deeper is quietly unfolding behind the scenes.
After weeks of wild rumours, secret smiles and those unforgettable camp moments on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, the 34-year-old actress addressed the whispers during an emotional appearance on Lorraine.
“I mean, I’m over 10 years older than him,” Shona admitted honestly. “At first it felt complicated. But we had the same energy — we were hyper, silly, always bouncing off each other. That’s why we clicked.”
She laughed off romance claims, calling Aitch her “little brother”… but then dropped the line that set social media alight:
“We really did connect in a way neither of us expected.”
💬 Aitch Breaks His Silence
Friends of the 25-year-old rapper say he’s also been quietly opening up about how much Shona meant to him in camp.
“At first I was worried about the age gap,” he reportedly shared. “But the more time we spent together, the less it mattered. She understood me in a way not many people do.”
He went on to reveal Shona was the person who made him feel safest when jungle life became overwhelming.
“There were days I just wanted to shut down,” Aitch confessed. “But Shona was always there — checking on me, pulling me out of my own head. I don’t know how to label it… I just know I care about her.”
💛 A Bond That Didn’t End When The Jungle Did
Viewers couldn’t miss how devastated Shona looked when Aitch was voted out in fourth place — finishing just behind Tom Read Wilson and eventual King of the Jungle AngryGinge.
Now back in the UK, the pair are said to be in constant contact. Shona revealed the cast share a private WhatsApp group and speak daily.
“These people are my family now,” she said. “I used to think that was just something they said about the jungle — but it’s real.”
🎶 More Than Just A Reality Show Fling
Shona also opened up about her surprise yodelling talent — and her long battle with anxiety, calling the jungle a “healing process” that changed her outlook on life.
She hinted she’s ready for a brand-new chapter, exploring presenting alongside acting — while those close to Aitch insist he’s still checking in on her quietly.
They may call it friendship.
Fans call it unfinished business.
And judging by the glances, the hugs, and everything they didn’t say out loud… this story may only just be beginning. 💫
Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/
