Key Highlights
- Aitch, a rapper from Manchester, is appearing on “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” for 2025.
- Aitch’s real name is Harrison James Armstrong and he rose to fame in 2018 with his hit ‘Straight Rhymez’.
- The Mancunian rapper is hoping to raise awareness about Down Syndrome during the show, as his sister Gracie has the condition.
- In 2019, Aitch appeared on an episode of Amelia Dimoldenberg’s Chicken Shop Date series where he discussed dating and relationships.
- Aitch has been in multiple relationships, including with psychology student Lois Cottam since early 2025.
Rapper Aitch Joins “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” for Down Syndrome Awareness
The reality TV show “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” returned on Sunday, November 16, 2025, with its iconic Bushtucker Trials. Among the first 10 celebrities to enter the jungle is Aitch, a renowned rapper from Manchester, who has joined the show to raise awareness about Down Syndrome.
Who Is Aitch?
Aitch, whose real name is Harrison James Armstrong, rose to fame in 2018 with his hit single ‘Straight Rhymez’ and his debut album “Close to Home,” which reached number two on the UK Albums Chart. He has since released eleven top-ten singles in the UK, including ‘Taste (Make It Shake)’ and ‘Baby,’ both of which peaked at number two.
Real Name and Early Career
Aitch’s real name is Harrison James Armstrong, a fact that might come as a surprise to his fans. The name “Aitch” derives from the pronunciation of the letter ‘h.’ His early career saw him collaborating with notable artists such as Ed Sheeran, Stormzy, and Ashanti.
Why Aitch Joined “I’m a Celebrity”
Aitch is participating in this year’s show to raise awareness about Down Syndrome. His sister, Gracie, has the condition, which motivated him to use his platform for good. He shared, “I feel like I have got this calling to raise awareness for Down syndrome and I feel that’s the perfect place.” Aitch also highlighted how he wants to branch out from his comfort zone in the rap world: “You don’t always want to be stuck in the same world forever.
You can branch out and do other things.” He explained, “I did have to cancel some gigs for it. But you are never going to branch out if you do the same thing all the time.”
The Aitch-Amelia Dimoldenberg Controversy
In 2019, Aitch appeared on an episode of Amelia Dimoldenberg’s Chicken Shop Date series where he discussed his dating habits. He famously said, “I believe in love at first sight, but it’s never happened so I don’t know. But I would like to think that one day I’ll look at someone and fall in love.” This statement was later revisited when Aitch joined Amelia on TikTok for a series of dates starting from 2022.
Relationships and Love Life
Aitch has been dating psychology student Lois Cottam since early 2025. They have reportedly been serious, with Aitch taking her to New York for a baecation. Before this relationship, he dated Australian model Lola Rose Thompson, who is close friends with Love Island’s Ella Thomas.
Aitch and Amelia Dimoldenberg’s relationship took an interesting turn in 2022 when they appeared on TikTok together.
Aitch confirmed it was Amelia during their third date: “Third date! It’s going well, bowling ya get meh,” he posted alongside a caption that read, “Yeah you guessed it, f*** off now.” The couple’s relationship had its ups and downs, leading some to speculate about its authenticity.
A few months later, they shared a video on TikTok where Amelia told Aitch she had something to tell him. She then said, “I think we’re better as friends,” to which he replied: “I can’t sit back and watch you every other week go on a date with other rappers.
And I know it’s not real but I just can’t do it.” They later revealed they had bought each other the same ‘best friend’ bracelet, leading some fans to speculate that their relationship was all for public relations.
Despite these speculations, Aitch and Amelia’s interactions on the show will be interesting to follow. “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” airs on ITV1 weekdays and Sundays at 9pm in 2025.
