I'm A Celebrity's Shona McGarty confirms true feelings for Aitch and fans are convinced he's 'annoyed'
The pair have been at the centre of romance rumours for the past three weeksI’m A Celebrity finalist Shona McGarty has finally confirmed exactly how she feels about Aitch amid romance rumours – and she’s described herself as his “big sister”. Ouch.
The EastEnders actress, 34, issued the cutting blow moments after leaving the jungle in last night’s final.
Shona shot down any suggestion of a romantic relationship with 25-year-old Aitch after watching footage of him saying she ‘has a place in his heart’.
Viewers are convinced Aitch did not receive the news well, as he barely interacted with her during the live final last night.
And, to make matters worse, Shona has since described herself as Aitch’s “big sister” again in another interview on ITV’s Lorraine.
Writing on X, one fan remarked: “LOL Wait why do I feel like Aitch is a bit off at the face Shona said big sister…”
Another added: “Aitch hasn’t moved once has he? Must of taken that ‘big sister’ comment By Shona hard.”
A third agreed: “I think Aitch might be annoyed with Shona for calling herself his sister. He’s like leaning away from her.
And someone else stated: “Shona dropping the sister bomb. It’s over.”
I’m A Celebrity: Shona McGarty on Aitch
I’m A Celebrity drew to a close after three weeks with an epic final last night. In the bumper-length episode, YouTuber Angry Ginge was crowned this year’s winner.
Celebs Go Dating star Tom Read Wilson finished in second place, while Shona walked away in third.
Once out of the jungle, Shona caught up with I’m A Celebrity hosts Ant and Dec. She watched back a clip of her best bits, which include footage of Aitch in the Bush Telegraph.
The rapper had told the camera: “Shona has one million per cent got a special place in my heart. She deserves all the good things that come to her.”
Ant asked her: “Why do you think you were such good friends with Aitch?”
“I’ll be completely honest,” Shona replied. “When he came in he had this rapper thing going on. But actually, underneath is all, I could tell he was quite scared of the whole experience.
“He’s normal, he’s down to earth and we’ve had a similar upbringing. I just felt like an older sister and I wanted to protect him.”
Shona’s comments were made live to the nation and Aitch was sat across from her at the time. He was on a bench alongside his other campmates.
Once Tom and Ginge had left the jungle, Shona went and sat next to him. But Aitch – dressed in a backwards cap and wearing round purple sunglasses – appeared to shimmy himself away from her.
Shona has since repeated her “sister” sentiment while speaking to Lorraine on ITV.
Ruby Wax’s verdict on Shona and Aitch
I’m A Celebrity fans were convinced romance between Shona and Aitch had been blossoming over the past three weeks.
Shona had entered the jungle as a single woman following her recent split from fiancé David Bracken. Aitch has also recently split with his girlfriend, Lois Cottam.
The pair were seen pillow fighting and seemingly flirting while in camp, with Aitch gazing into Shona’s eyes and saying he has a “soft spot” for her. Aitch has even suggested recording a song with Shona now they are out of the jungle.
But while the nation was convinced, one campmate was not. Ruby Wax was quick to shut down rumours last week after she had been voted out.
When asked about the potential romance between the pair, Ruby told the Daily Mail: “Oh, he’s not her type at all. She likes a hunky man, bigger men, so that she feels female, that’s what she told me.
“He was not on the list at all, and, their age difference.”
Ruby even said she’d spoken to the pair about their chances of becoming a couple because “I wanted them to get married”. But she was reportedly met with a “no go response”.
“She said that’s not her type, she wasn’t interested. And he wasn’t interested either. I think he just liked her. She’s into big guys.” Ruby added.
Well, that’s the end of that one then!
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