Manchester-born rapper Aitch (real name Harrison Armstrong), 25, is heading into the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! jungle with a fresh wave of controversy following a "vulgar" story he shared about his ex-girlfriend just months before the show (OK! Magazine, The Tab).

The incident occurred during an appearance on the 90s Baby Show podcast in August, where Aitch recounted a highly embarrassing private story from a holiday he took with his then-partner.

💩 The 'Bali Belly' Incident

Aitch, whose relationship with Australian influencer Lola Thompson went public in early 2023, claimed that while they were holidaying in Bali, Lola soiled the bed after catching a severe case of "Bali belly" (severe gastroenteritis) (OK! Magazine, Cosmopolitan).

• Aitch's Version (Played for Laughs): The rapper described being in bed with his partner, noticing a foul smell, and then claiming her side of the bed was "covered in faeces," forcing him to leave the room as if it were a "crime scene" (OK! Magazine).

• Lola's Rebuttal: Although Aitch didn't name her, fans quickly identified the woman as Lola Thompson. She took to TikTok to post her side of the story, refuting Aitch's claims as "wildly exaggerating" and "disrespectful" (OK! Magazine).

• Lola's Reality: She stated that she had the illness, was vomiting, and suffered bouts of diarrhoea in her sleep. She insisted that she had only soiled her pants and that "it didn't go on the bed. It didn't go on him. It didn't go f**** everywhere like he said it did."** She added that Aitch was initially caring, "literally was hugging me, telling me he loved me," which made his public account particularly hurtful (OK! Magazine).

📉 Backlash and Loss of "Respect"

The decision by Aitch, a Gen Z star, to share such a vulnerable and humiliating story about an ex-partner with a large audience drew widespread criticism on social media.

• Fan Reaction: Comments on TikTok and other platforms ranged from being "disappointed" to labelling the rapper "absolutely vile."

• The Verdict: Many fans and critics felt he had violated his ex-partner's trust for "cheap laughs," with one fan stating: "Actually lost a bit of respect for Aitch in putting this out there like this." (The Tab).

Despite the criticism, some argued that he couldn't be held responsible since he never named Lola, though the context quickly led to her identity being revealed (OK! Magazine).

👑 The Real Reason for the Jungle Stint

Aitch, who is reportedly the highest-paid celebrity in the 2025 lineup with an alleged fee of £250,000, is entering the jungle for a reason close to his heart (LADbible, The Bolton News).

• Raising Awareness: Aitch's sister, Gracie, who is 13, has Down Syndrome. The rapper revealed that his "real reason" for doing the show is to use the platform to "raise awareness for Down syndrome."

• Personal Motivation: He has spoken about how Gracie has shaped his character, saying he "wouldn't be half the man he is now" without her, and he intends to inspire younger viewers by showing that a successful artist can branch out beyond the music world (LADbible).

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! starts this Sunday at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.