Aitch’s Secret Messages Revealed: Rapper Reportedly Contacted MAFS’ Ella Morgan Before I’m A Celeb — And Then Sparked Jungle Chemistry With Shona McGarty
I’m A Celebrity favourite Aitch reportedly exchanged a series of “flirty” messages with Married At First Sight star Ella Morgan just before flying to Australia — and before viewers began speculating about his growing connection with actress Shona McGarty.
Rapper Aitch has formed a close bond with soap star ShonaCredit: ITV
Aitch, 25, who has become close to Shona in the jungle, had ended his relationship shortly before entering camp. Ella, 31, had also recently split from partner Alex James Ali in January.
A source claimed that Ella — the first openly transgender woman to take part in MAFS UK — told friends at the Beauty Awards in London that Aitch had reached out to her online.
Ella found fame on MAFS’ 2023 seasonCredit: Channel 4
According to the insider:
“She said Aitch told her he thinks she’s stunning — and she’s clearly quite into him too.”
The pair had reportedly discussed meeting up when he leaves the jungle, with the source adding:
“Watch this space.”
And during a particularly unsettling trial last night, he was seen cuddled up next to Shona, 34, as the pair watched the challenge unfold.
The MAFS star had been flirting with the rapper before he went into the jungleCredit: Instagram
Aitch’s manager, Via Culpan, has weighed in on the rumours — but played them down:
“I think it’s more of a brother-sister relationship.”
His past relationships — and the timing
Aitch, a contestant on “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” in Australia, looks over his shoulder in a jungle setting. 6 I’m a Celebs Aitch secretly split from his girlfriend before going into the jungleCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
The Sun on Sunday recently revealed that Shona had quietly ended her engagement to musician David Bracken, 38. Sources say the split was amicable.
Aitch, born in Manchester, had also been dating psychology student Lois Cottam, 25, for over a year before their breakup ahead of the show.
Ella Morgan reacts — and fans take notice
Ella Morgan, who rose to fame on the 2023 series of MAFS, reportedly told fellow attendees at the awards party that Aitch had been messaging her ahead of his jungle debut. According to witnesses, Ella seemed excited by the exchange.
Ella had planned to meet Aitch after the show was overCredit: Getty
Pictures show Ella attending red carpet events shortly after the news emerged, smiling as questions about the rapper circulated.
A growing jungle bond?
Inside the camp, viewers have watched Aitch and Shona’s chemistry build in small moments — from teasing banter to subtle glances that fans insist reveal something more.
ITV cameras also caught Aitch praising Shona in front of Ginge, telling him she was “really lovely” and that he enjoyed spending time with her.
Asked whether the pair would make a good match, his manager Via said:
“They’re both nice people… but I’m not sure. Personally, I think it’s more sibling energy.”
Still, fans are unconvinced.
Aitch’s I’m A Celeb journey impresses viewers
Shona arrived into camp single after the breakdown of her engagementCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
His manager added that Aitch has handled the show remarkably well:
“He’s smashed it — he was terrified of the eating trials but he’s done so well.”
Shona’s sister Camilla also spoke warmly of the rapper after flying into Australia:
“He’s a nice guy… I’d definitely have him around for Christmas.”
Past romances and reactions
Aitch’s latest breakup occurred just before he joined I’m A Celeb. Dec previously revealed he was “shell-shocked” by Aitch’s comments on-screen — moments he saw only shortly before they aired Friday night.
Ella Morgan also ended her own relationship earlier this year, which has only intensified speculation now that her connection with Aitch has come to light.
For now, viewers in the UK continue to watch the jungle unfold — and wonder which path the rapper’s love life will take once he’s out of camp.
