AITCH is reaching a whole new audience on I’m A Celeb, while possibly bringing a younger one to the ITV star survival staple.
Here we delve into exactly why the talented rapper goes by the stage name Aitch, and how he was given the nickname.
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Aitch is starring in I’m A Celeb 2025Credit: Refer to source
The rapper opened up about the emotional reason he signed up for the showCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
Who is Aitch?
Aitch launched his successful music career aged just 15.
He was born on December 9, 1999, in New Moston, Manchester.
Aitch won the British Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act gong at The Brits in 2023.
He has a massive army of fans on social media, with more than a million subscribers on his Youtube channel.
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And between Instagram, TikTok and X, he has a massive following of almost five million.
Aitch has worked with the likes of Ed Sheeran, AJ Tracy and Stormzy, as well as having nine Top Ten hits.
Now he’s taking on the challenge of surviving the Australian jungle in I’m A Celeb 2025.
A TV insider said: “Aitch has a massive following among teenagers and 20-somethings and bosses will be hoping he’ll bring a new generation of fans
“He’ll make for great viewing as he has a plethora of stories from his time in the music industry.
“He’s also known for having a sharp wit which will keep his campmates and viewers entertained.
“Producers want a broad appeal for audiences at home, and he forms part of the bid to have celebrities of all ages taking part.”
Aitch has a sister named Gracie, who was born with Down’s syndrome – a genetic condition where a person has an extra chromosome, altering the course of development.
The rapper is an ambassador for the Down’s Syndrome Association and wants to use his time on I’m A Celeb to raise awareness about the genetic condition.
He said: “You can be a day before giving birth, and if you find out your child’s got Down’s syndrome, you can still have the option to terminate it.
“Whereas in another situation, if your kid doesn’t have that, you’ve only got a certain amount of time before you can abort it.”
Aitch continued: “I feel like there are certain times where, don’t get me wrong, I could be selfish about it. My sister’s good and she always will be, and that is my main concern.
“But at the same time, I’m not just doing it for people with Down’s syndrome, I’m doing it for people around them as well.
“I don’t want anyone to be disheartened if they do find out someone in the family has Down’s syndrome.
“It’s a blessing. You’re going to have the best time of your life as long as you’re spending it with that person.”
The cast for I’m A Celeb 2025Credit: ITV
What is Aitch’s real name?
Aitch’s real name is Harrison James Armstrong.
The stage name “Aitch” is derived from the pronunciation of the letter ‘H,’ the first letter of his given name.
Speaking to Capital Xtra in 2019, the the rapper explained that when he was growing up in Manchester, his friends referred to him as ‘H’, which inspired his rap moniker.
Aitch said: “It’s really the letter ‘H’, innit? But I didn’t want to be boring and just do that, innit?
“Obviously, my real name begins with the letter ‘H’, innit? So, I’ve been called ‘H’ from time.
“But because we’re from down there, everyone just says it like ‘Aitch’. So I just spelled it that way.”
How long is I’m A Celeb 2025 on for?
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 2025 started at 9pm on ITV and ITVX on Sunday, November 16.
The celeb survival challenge is back for its 25th series.
Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly are presenting the show, and also confirmed its start date at the beginning of November.
I’m A Celeb is usually broadcast for around three weeks, with the show airing every night of its entire run.
As of November 18, 2025, no official end date has been announced, but the 2025 season is expected to follow the normal pattern.
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So series 25 of I’m A Celeb should conclude in the run up to the Christmas period in early December.
ITV explained: “Our new line up of celebrities for 2025 will leave their plush pads and luxuries far behind, as they spend up to three weeks taking on the Australian jungle with a whole host of surprises created just for them.”
