Inside I'm A Celebrity star Aitch's close relationship with his younger sister Gracie
They have an incredibly close bondI’m A Celebrity star Aitch has been incredibly vocal about his bond with his little sister Gracie over the years. And has even credited her for him going into the jungle.
Last night (November 18) campmates got their photographs from home. And when they were all going through them, Aitch got emotional in the Bush Telegraph talking about his younger sisters, after he took on the first solo trial.
Aitch’s sister Gracie is 16-years-old, and has Down Syndrome. And Aitch has spent the whole of his time in the spotlight trying to raise more awareness for it. He even became an ambassador for the Down’s Syndrome Association.
So, let’s have a look back at how close Aitch and his sister really are.
Aitch ‘wouldn’t be’ him without his sister
Speaking on Jamie Laing’s podcast Great Company, Aitch has previously opened up about how close he and his sister are.
He told Jamie: “I wouldn’t even be half the person I am if she wasn’t here. And she actually teaches you lessons that you don’t even realise until after.
“She used to grab my face before I went to bed and just said, ‘Harrison, don’t be afraid’.”
Aitch admitted: “It’s taught me, and this is going to sound bad. But it’s taught me more to treat everyone the same. And to understand that everyone is a human.”
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Does Aitch have a song for his sister?
In his career, I’m A Celebrity star Aitch creates music about personal experiences, so it’s no surprise he has dedicated a song to his sister.
His song, My G, is dedicated to his sister Gracie, and all the funds generated go straight to the Down’s Syndrome Association.
Revealing the song to his fans, he said in a social media video: “Track 14. My G. This one is straight from the heart.
“For my sister, Gracie. The most perfect girl I have ever met. Life wouldn’t be the same without you kid. And I wouldn’t change it for the world. Go live your best life and enjoy every minute.”
In the song, he raps: “Baby, live your best life. You shouldn’t grow by force. All in your own time, G. The globe is yours.” It’s believed he references ‘G’ as that’s what Gracie’s name begins with.
And at the beginning of the music video, there is a message of dedication to his sister. It reads: “This song is dedicated to Gracie Armstrong. You have the biggest heart. Don’t change for no one. Love you kid.”
Aitch climbed Mount Kilimanjaro for charity
At the beginning of 2025, Aitch climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for a Down’s Syndrome charity.
He revealed the news on Instagram, saying: “Quick message. Just want to say a big up too everyone that donated for the DSA for the Kilimanjaro climb. We’re leaving in the morning to go to Tanzania in Africa.”
Aitch revealed that before the climb even took place they raised over £120K.
Why is Aitch on I’m A Celebrity?
Aitch made his arrival on I’m A Celebrity last weekend, and has quickly become a fan-favourite.
But before entering the jungle, Aitch admitted his sister Gracie was the reason he was taking part.
He told The Sun: “I’m not just doing it for people with Down’s Syndrome. I am also doing it for the people around them as well. I don’t want anyone to be disheartened if they find out someone in their family has Down Syndrome.”
Gracie’s reaction to Aitch on TV
Speaking to press when he arrived for I’m A Celebrity, Aitch admitted his sister didn’t actually know he was going into the jungle.
He said: “I don’t know what they’re going to tell her. I think they’re just going to sit her down and she’ll find out that way, I reckon. So, unfortunately, I won’t get to see that reaction.
“But she will definitely be excited. She will be buzzing for me.”
