I’m A Celebrity favourite Aitch reportedly split from his girlfriend Lois Cottam just weeks before heading into the Australian jungle.
Earlier in the week, the rapper, 25, confessed he had a ‘soft spot’ for campmate Shona McGarty.
The remark left viewers baffled, as many believed he was still dating psychology student Lois.
However, it has now been claimed that the pair called time on their romance earlier this month, before Aitch – real name Harrison Armstrong – entered the jungle.
According to reports, the couple felt that after more than a year together, the relationship had run its course, so decided to end things on good terms.
A source told The Sun: ‘Aitch and Lois still have a lot of love for each other but they decided they are better off as friends.
I’m A Celebrity favourite Aitch, 25, reportedly split from his girlfriend Lois Cottam just weeks before heading into the Australian jungle
The news comes after Aitch hinted that a new romance could be on the cards for him when he revealed he had ‘a soft spot for Shona’
‘They enjoyed the time they spent together. Things ended amicably between them. There’s no bad blood and she hopes he does well in the jungle.’
Aitch and Lois kept their romance largely private, despite enjoying trips to New York and Santorini over the summer.
He rarely posted about their time together, and the couple preferred to stay out of the spotlight.
It’s unclear where the pair met, but on his single Luv? with Anne-Marie, he rapped about chatting up a girl.
The Daily Mail has contacted Aitch’s representatives for comment.
With 20 Top 10 hits, a BRIT Award for Best Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act (2023), and over six million followers across social media, Aitch – who went viral in 2022 after he grew very close to YouTube creator and journalist Amelia Dimoldenberg – is one of the UK’s biggest rap stars.
The chart-topping star then dated influencer Lola Thompson for 10 months between 2022 and 2023, before calling it quits.
However on Friday, Aitch hinted to fans that a new romance could be on the cards for him, when he revealed he had ‘a soft spot for Shona’.
It has now been claimed Aitch and Lois called time on their romance earlier this month, before the rapper – real name Harrison Armstrong – entered the jungle
Mid-shower with his fellow campmate AngryGinge, Aitch opened up about his brewing feelings for the EastEnders star, 34, this week
Aitch previously went viral after he grew very close to YouTube Chicken Shop Date creator and journalist Amelia Dimoldenberg
Following his split from Amelia, Aitch started dating influencer Lola Thompson. The former couple dated for 10 months between 2022 and 2023 before calling it quits
Mid-shower with his fellow campmate AngryGinge, he opened up about his brewing feelings for the EastEnders star, 34.
‘I’ve got a bit of a soft spot for Shona, me,’ Aitch said, before he was later seen sitting down beside the actress for a chat.
‘Y’alright,’ he said to Shona, who said she was good, before he added: ‘
What do your reckon we’re eating today? I’m going to be honest I reckon it’s some sort of funky animal.’ Shona replied: ‘
Tadpoles a***holes? Something like that,’ sparking a giggle from Aitch.
I’M A CELEBRITY 2025: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP
KELLY BROOK
Kelly has already landed in Australia and is ready to take on the jungle
AGE: 45
OCCUPATION: Model and TV star
FAMOUS FOR: Kelly is best known for being a model, who has posed for Page Three. She is also an actress and a panelist on ITV’s Loose Women.
MARTIN KEMP
Will Martin be able to handle the jungle life when he sets up camp?
AGE: 64
OCCUPATION: Musican/actor
FAMOUS FOR: Martin is arguably best known for being part of 70s band Spandau Ballet, as well as playing Steve Owen in EastEnders. His son is Roman Kemp and is married to Shirlie Holliman.
LISA RILEY
Lisa is a well known actress in the UK, but is best known for being Mandy Dingle
AGE: 49
OCCUPATION: Actress
FAMOUS FOR: Lisa has played a number of roles over the years, but is best known for playing Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale. She took on the role in 1995.
JACK OSBOURNE
Jack is no stranger to the cameras after starring in various reality shows with his family
AGE: 40
OCCUPATION: Media personality
FAMOUS FOR: Jack is best known for being part of the famous Osbourne family alongside mum Sharon, dad Ozzy and sister Kelly. They starred in their own MTV show The Osbournes.
AITCH
Aitch is best known for his singing talents, but will he be able to bring home some stars?
AGE: 25
OCCUPATION: Rapper
FAMOUS FOR: Aitch’s real name is Harrison James Armstrong. He shot to fame in 2018 with his song Straight Rhymez. 11 of his songs have reached the top 10 singles chart, including Taste (Make It Shake).
SHONA MCGARTY
EastEnders legend Shona has swapped Albert Square for creepy crawlies and animals
AGE: 32
OCCUPATION: Soap star/actress
FAMOUS FOR: The British public know Shona for portraying Whitney Dean in EastEnders for 16 years. She quit the role last year to pursue other things.
RUBY WAX
Ruby is heading into the jungle to take part in this year’s series
AGE: 72
OCCUPATION: Actress/comedian and mental health campaigner
FAMOUS FOR: Ruby has made a name for herself by interviewing people on her TV shows, but now focuses on mental health.
EDDIE KADI
Will funnyman Eddie be able to keep the morale up in camp?
AGE: 42
OCCUPATION: Comedian/ presenter
FAMOUS FOR: The star gets up on stage to show off how funny he is, but he also presents BBC Radio 1Xtra. He has also taken part in Strictly Come Dancing.
ALEX SCOTT
Alex is swapping the football pitch for camp in Australia
AGE: 41
OCCUPATION: Sports presenter pundit
FAMOUS FOR: Alex is a former football player who has payed for Arsenal, England and GB. She is a respected sports presenter now.
ANGRYGINGE
Angrygine is a Twitch and YouTube star that many young viewers will know
AGE: 23
OCCUPATION: Social media star
FAMOUS FOR: Angryginge is best known for his Twitch and YouTube content that is focused on football. His real name Morgan Burtwistle.
