The 2025 series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! has found its unexpected heroes in rapper Aitch and social media personality Angry Ginge, whose genuine Manchester-born friendship has become the programme's standout success.
Initially, some viewers misinterpreted their constant banter and brotherly rivalry as genuine friction. However, the dynamic captivating audiences is the authentic result of a friendship that has been growing for years, with producers being praised for the 'stroke of pure genius' in casting the pair together.
The Origin of a Manchester Friendship
Aitch (Harrison Armstrong) and Angry Ginge (Morgan Burtwistle) first became friends in 2021, connecting through a mutual friend named Tays. This pivotal introduction came about because Tays, who is one of Aitch's childhood friends, also runs a podcast with Ginge called the 'Tays & Ginge Off Stream' podcast, which originated from the Twitch gaming community.
Since that initial meeting, the two Mancunians have been frequently seen together online, building a library of hilarious YouTube content that fans have eagerly resurfaced since their jungle entrance.
From YouTube to the Jungle: A Winning Formula
A TV insider told the Daily Mail that signing the boisterous best friends was a calculated risk that has paid off spectacularly. 'Their banter and chemistry is off the charts,' the source revealed, adding that the show is 'over the moon' to have their natural internet dynamic translated to the jungle environment.
This success is clearly reflected in the audience's reaction. Fans on social media platform X have been quick to crown them the show's new comedy duo, with one user even joking, 'Careful Ant and Dec, think Aitch and Ginge are the new comedy duo.'
Audience Applauds the Authentic Duo
The public response has been overwhelmingly positive, cementing the pair as fan favourites. Viewers have taken to X to express their admiration, with comments praising them as 'the funniest' and crediting them with 'carrying this series on their back.' Another fan declared them the 'best duo in I'm a celeb history.'
The decision to place two genuine friends in the camp has provided a fresh and authentic dynamic that the show had not seen before, proving that real-life camaraderie makes for compelling television. Their journey from Manchester's digital scene to the heart of the Australian jungle has undoubtedly been one of the biggest talking points of the series.
