I’m A Celebrity star Shona McGarty is known for her love of body art, and as her time in the jungle progresses, viewers are likely to get a better look at her collection of tattoos and piercings. The former EastEnders favourite, best known for her role as Whitney Dean, has so far kept much of her ink covered. However, with the Australian heat intensifying and those inevitable waterfall showers on the horizon, her body art is expected to become more visible (The Mirror, 2025).

Eagle-eyed fans have already spotted a few of Shona’s designs and have been curious about their meaning. After looking into them, here’s what we’ve discovered about her body art and the personal stories behind it.

Shona McGarty Explains Her Tattoos and Piercings

Before entering the jungle, Shona created a special video for I’m A Celebrity, aimed at visually impaired fans, where she gave a detailed rundown of her tattoos and piercings in her own words. In the clip, she revealed: “I have lots of different piercings. I have a nose piercing, cartilage piercings on my ears and I have two piercings on my earlobes.”

Shona went on to clarify that she has a helix piercing through the outer cartilage at the top of her ear, as well as an inner conch piercing, located closer to the earhole. She also highlighted her finger tattoos, describing them as tiny leaves on slender stems, and mentioned a small music note on her wrist, reflecting her passion for music. Shona is not just an actress; she is also a singer, having released her debut single Unapologetically Me earlier this year (Digital Spy, 2025).

Fans may also notice a larger tattoo on her forearm, which is a tribute to her younger sister, Camilla. This design features a heart with a waveform running through it, ending with the word “Sisters” – a touching nod to their close bond (The Sun, 2025).

Shona McGarty’s Hidden Tattoo

In 2013, Shona got a particularly meaningful tattoo on the side of her torso: a feather accompanied by the words, “watch as my dreams come true.” At the time, she shared the significance on Twitter (now X), writing: “My tattoo… ‘Watch as my dreams come true’ is relevant because I know my granny was so proud of me. She will watch my dreams come true…xx” (The Mirror, 2013).

Shona generally keeps this tattoo, dedicated to her grandmother, out of view. However, depending on her choice of swimwear in the jungle, fans may get a glimpse of it during the waterfall shower scenes that are a staple of the show.

The tribute to her grandmother doesn’t stop there. Shona also wears her grandmother’s engagement ring every day – a delicate flower-shaped piece with a ruby at its centre. She has expressed that she never takes it off, not even for showers, highlighting the deep emotional connection she maintains with her late grandmother (Digital Spy, 2025).

Fans Excited to See More of Shona’s Body Art

As Shona continues her jungle journey, viewers are excited to see more of her tattoos and piercings, each of which holds personal significance. Whether it’s a tribute to family, a reflection of her artistic side, or a symbol of her love for music, the star’s body art gives fans an intimate insight into her personality. Many have already praised her openness about her tattoos and piercings, noting that it adds an authentic and relatable dimension to her I’m A Celebrity appearance (The Sun, 2025).

With more challenging jungle conditions and increasingly revealing tasks ahead, Shona’s body art will likely become an even bigger talking point among fans, cementing her status as one of the more stylish and personal stars of the series.