Beloved “I’m A Celebrity” contestant Aitch has reportedly parted ways with his girlfriend Lois Cottam just a few weeks prior to his journey into the Australian jungle.

This week, the 25-year-old rapper openly admitted to having a ‘soft spot’ for fellow contestant Shona McGarty, sparking confusion among fans who believed he was still romantically involved with Lois, a psychology student.

However, it has emerged that Aitch, whose real name is Harrison Armstrong, and Lois ended their relationship earlier this month before he joined the celebrity survival show.

Sources indicate that after spending more than a year together, the couple mutually decided their relationship had reached its natural conclusion, opting to separate amicably.

An insider shared with The Sun that “Aitch and Lois still care deeply for each other but concluded they are better suited as friends.”

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.