SHOCK JUNGLE TWIST as Favourite Aitch Becomes Ninth Star Voted Out — Leaving Angry Ginge, Shona McGarty and Tom Read Wilson to Battle for the Crown
Bookmakers thought he had it in the bag — but in a dramatic upset, rapper Aitch has been voted out of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! just 24 hours before the grand final.
The 25-year-old Manchester star, real name Harrison Armstrong, had long been viewed as a frontrunner, winning viewers over with his humour, resilience and emotional mission to raise awareness for Down syndrome, which his sister Gracie lives with.
But despite delivering one of the most touching moments of the season — reuniting with sisters Gracie and Hattie in scenes that left fans in tears — the public vote sent him home in a result nobody predicted.
Aitch’s exit now clears the path for a three-way showdown between:
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Angry Ginge (Morgan Burtwistle), 24
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Shona McGarty, 34
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Tom Read Wilson, 39
One of them will be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle tomorrow night.
“I Had to Touch Them — I Thought They Were Fake”
Speaking to Ant and Dec after his elimination, Aitch admitted he was overwhelmed when he spotted his sisters in the jungle:
“Unreal. I was gobsmacked — I honestly thought they were fake. I had to touch them!”
He added that sharing the experience with his siblings meant more than any potential victory.
Life Lessons, No Phones — and “Sweet-Gate”
Aitch reflected on the unusual calm of jungle life:
“No distractions, no phone… you only think about what’s in front of you. It’s a pretty good way to live.”
He also finally addressed “Sweet-Gate” — the moment Kelly Brook revealed that she, Aitch and Ginge secretly ate milk-bottle sweets during a Deals on Wheels reward.
Laughing it off, Aitch said:
“I need a word with her — if you’re gonna snitch, at least snitch properly!”
No Romance With Shona — Despite Viewer Speculation
Fans spent weeks speculating about a possible spark between Aitch and Shona McGarty, one of the series’ main talking points. But recently eliminated campmates have confirmed the pair were simply close friends, despite Aitch admitting he had a “soft spot” for her.
Who He Wants to Win
Despite being close with both Shona and Tom, Aitch made his loyalties clear:
“They both deserve it — but that crown needs to come back to my hometown. It’s Ginge.”
From Alternative Rapper to Mainstream Favourite
Aitch’s appearance on this year’s series marks a major step into the mainstream after seven years in the UK rap scene. He is already reportedly in talks with BoohooMAN for a £1 million fashion deal.
His rise began in 2018 with the viral hit Straight Rhymez, followed by a BRIT Award win — and now, a memorable stint in the jungle that has further cemented him as one of Britain’s fastest-rising stars.
Tomorrow night, viewers will discover who takes the crown — following last year’s winner Danny Jones and runner-up Coleen Rooney.
For Aitch, the journey may have ended early, but the impact — on viewers and his family — landed exactly as he hoped.