In a stunning twist that left fans reeling, rapper Aitch has become the ninth celebrity to be eliminated from I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Despite being the bookmakers’ top pick to claim the crown, the 25-year-old was sent packing in last night’s episode, paving the way for the final three contestants to battle it out in tomorrow’s grand finale.
Aitch, whose real name is Harrison Armstrong, entered the Australian jungle with a heartfelt mission: to spotlight Down Syndrome, a condition affecting his sister Gracie. The emotional highlight of Friday’s show was their tear-jerking reunion, but it wasn’t enough to sway the public vote in his favor.
Aitch is the ninth star to leave I’m A Celeb in shock result as Angry Ginge, Tom Read Wilson and Shona McGarty are confirmed as this year’s finalists
The Manchester native had been locked in a fierce rivalry with his pal, social media sensation Angry Ginge (real name Morgan Burtwistle, 24), for the title of King of the Jungle. Now, with Aitch out of the picture, Ginge will face off against EastEnders star Shona McGarty, 34, and Celebs Go Dating personality Tom Read Wilson, 39, in what promises to be an epic conclusion.
Before his unexpected exit, Aitch tackled the infamous Celebrity Cyclone – the show’s most grueling Bushtucker Trial. But the real heartstring-tugger came on Friday when viewers were moved to tears by his reunion with sisters Gracie and Hattie. As Gracie, who has Down’s Syndrome, exclaimed, “We’ve missed you so much!” the siblings shared a touching catch-up in the jungle.
In his post-eviction chat with hosts Ant and Dec, Aitch described the moment as “unreal,” admitting he was so shocked he had to touch them to believe they were real. “I think it’s a mega experience for them too, being somewhere like this. In future series, they can watch and think, ‘I was there,'” he shared.
Reflecting on jungle life, Aitch praised the simplicity: “It’s good to be in a world like that for a bit – no distractions, no phone. The only thing on your mind is what’s right in front of you, and I think that’s a pretty good way to live.”
Aitch also addressed the infamous “sweet gate” scandal, sparked by Kelly Brook’s parting revelation. During a Deals on Wheels challenge on Monday, Aitch, Kelly, and Ginge scored 19 milk bottle sweets for camp but sneakily devoured one each before sharing the rest. The trio kept it under wraps until Kelly spilled the beans upon her exit, confessing, “By the way, there were more than 10 milk bottles.”
Aitch quipped, “I need a word with her. She tried to snitch and didn’t even do it properly. If you’re gonna snitch, go all the way.”
Aitch was greeted by his sister Hattie as they hugged on the bridge
Speaking to Ant and Dec in his exit interview they asked him what it was like being reunited with his sisters. ‘Unreal, I was gobsmacked, I felt like they were fake I had to touch them’
When asked who he backs for the win, Aitch didn’t hesitate: “I love Shona to death – she deserves it, same with Tom – but that crown needs to come back to my hometown, so it’s Ginge all the way.”
Throughout the series, fans speculated about a budding romance between Aitch and Shona, turning it into a major storyline. Aitch even admitted to having a “soft spot” for the actress, but fellow evictees have shut down the rumors, insisting the pair aren’t romantically interested.
Aitch looked overjoyed as he left camp as he admitted he had a feeling he would be the one to go
Aitch’s stint on the ITV hit marks his push into the mainstream after seven years in the underground rap scene. He burst onto the scene in 2018 with his viral track “Straight Rhymez” and later scooped a Brit Award. This week, it emerged he’s in negotiations for a lucrative £1 million clothing deal with BoohooMAN.
Tomorrow night, the nation will discover who follows in the footsteps of last year’s winner, McFly’s Danny Jones, and runner-up Coleen Rooney, as the 2025 King or Queen of the Jungle is crowned. Who will it be – Ginge, Shona, or Tom? Stay tuned!