Aitch’s name explained as I’m A Celebrity’s highest-paid star enters jungle

I’m a Celebrity 2025 finally kicks off tonight, but fans are already going wild over the confirmed campmates.

ITV has delivered a star-studded group of celebrities to go Down Under, but one name in particular seems to be on everybody’s lips.

Throwing his khaki hat in the ring to win some Dingo Dollars is none other than UK rapper Aitch.

He will be joining the likes of Martin Kemp, Ruby Wax and Jack Osbourne.

Alongside them, Kelly Brook, YouTube and Twitch streamer Angry Ginge and Emmerdale legend Lisa Riley round out the exciting campmates.

But, ahead of the new series kicking off tonight, Metro has decided to do some digging into Aitch, so you’ll know everything about him before the show’s premiere.

Who is Aitch – and what’s his real name?

Aitch, whose real name is Harrison James Armstrong, is an English rapper from Manchester.

The name ‘Aitch’ comes from the pronunciation of the letter ‘h’, which is the first letter of his name.

After first arriving on the rap scene in 2015, he has become a music icon and now seems to be trading it in for the TV.

Aitch’s rap career, past TV appearances and net worth

After rising to fame in 2018 with his track Straight Rhymez, his debut studio album Close to Home in 2022 reached number two on the UK Albums Chart.

Following that, he has released eleven top 10 singles in the UK.

This included the songs Taste and Baby, which both peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart.

I’m a Celeb isn’t Aitch’s first TV appearance either. In 2021, he was a guest on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, where he astonished Greg Davies with his expensive watch.

While there’s no official listing of Aitch’s net worth, Capital estimates it to be between £1.5million – £3million

Does Aitch currently have a girlfriend?

Aitch is not currently in a relationship, and he is believed to be single.

He was previously in a public relationship with Australian model Lola Rose Thompson, but they split in late 2023.

In November 2023, Lola seemingly confirmed they had split by posting a video with the caption: ‘When you and your bestie are finally single at the same time’.

Earlier this year, their breakup turned nasty after Aitch ‘disrespectfully’ exposed her for soiling the bed.

Was Aitch ever dating Amelia Dimoldenberg?

Prior to Lola, Aitch was in a public relationship with Amelia Dimoldenberg, which ended earlier in 2022.

Following his appearance on Amelia’s YouTube channel Chicken Shop Date, Aitch called her his ‘wife’ and shared glimpses of their time together on social media.

Last year, the pair confirmed they were no longer dating, however, and said that they were just friends.

How much is Aitch getting paid to be on I’m a Celeb?

Aitch is reportedly the highest-earning star on I’m a Celeb 2025. It’s been claimed ITV has paid the rapper £250,000 to take part in the reality show.

Aitch on joining I’m A Celebrity: ‘I do get emotional’

As a performer, Aitch has said he is confident that he can boost the vibes of the Jungle and boost morale at Camp.

However, when asked what his worst attributes were, he said: ‘I am a terrible snorer. I even snore in a Northern accent!’

Other than his family, Aitch says he’ll miss ‘the simple fact of freedom and being spontaneous. I am the type of person who will wake up in the morning and decide to go to Thorpe Park’.

Asked about his dream campmate, he said: ‘I wouldn’t say he is my hero, but someone who would make the jungle a million times easier – and don’t ask me why, as I don’t have that answer – is Snoop Dogg.’

Aitch also hopes to raise awareness of Down syndrome whilst on the show, as his younger sister, Gracie, has the genetic disorder.

He said that Gracie loves the show and will be watching it every night to cheer him on from the sofa.

Asked whether he will cry in the jungle, he added: ‘I do get emotional through other people… If I see someone crying, I will cry for them.’

 I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! starts tonight on ITV1, STV, ITVX, and STV Player.

An earlier version of this story was published on November 11.

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