The latest series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! has revealed one of television's most entertaining bromances between rapper Aitch and YouTube personality Angry Ginge. While viewers might assume their chemistry developed in the Australian jungle, the truth is these northern lads have shared a close friendship for years.
Manchester Roots and Real Names
The two campmates, both hailing from Manchester, have been entertaining audiences with their constant banter and jungle-themed musical performances alongside fellow celebrities including Lisa Riley, Ruby Wax and Jack Osbourne. The British rapper, 25, whose real name is Harrison Armstrong, and the 24-year-old YouTuber, born Morgan Burtwistle, have been surprising fans with their pre-existing camaraderie.
Their friendship became immediately apparent when Aitch first spotted Ginge in camp and jokingly declared: "That's not Ginge! I've come on the show to get away from people like Angry Ginge." This playful interaction hinted at a relationship that extended far beyond the jungle boundaries.
The Friendship Origins Dating Back to 2021
Contrary to popular belief, the Manchester-born duo haven't just become friends during their jungle adventure. Their friendship actually began back in 2021, thanks to mutual connections in the digital content creation world.
The connection stems from YouTube star Michael Taylor, better known as Tays, who co-hosts the popular podcast Tays & Ginge Off Stream with Angry Ginge. The podcast hosts originally met through their shared interest in gaming and subsequently built a successful online channel together.
Aitch enters the picture through his childhood friendship with Tays. As Ginge and Tays spent increasing amounts of time together recording their podcast, the streamer naturally became acquainted with his co-host's best friend from home – the Brit-award winning rapper Aitch.
Social Media Evidence and Shared Interests
Proof of their longstanding friendship appears across various social media platforms. The Straight Rhymez rapper has made multiple appearances on the Tays & Ginge Off Stream podcast, alongside featuring in videos published to Tays' personal YouTube channel.
Further evidence of their bond includes TikTok footage showing the I'm A Celeb pair enjoying football matches together, particularly providing commentary on Manchester United games. This shared passion for football has clearly helped strengthen their connection over the years.
Television insiders have praised the decision to cast both friends together, with a source telling The Daily Mail: "It was a stroke of pure genius to sign up Aitch and Ginge. They're best friends and it might be a risk as they're both so boisterous but it's new and nothing I'm A Celeb has seen before."
The insider added: "Their banter and chemistry is off the charts, we're over the moon about them both agreeing and doing what they do on the internet but in the Jungle, it's bound to be a success."
As the 2025 series of I'm A Celebrity continues, viewers can now appreciate that the infectious dynamic between Aitch and Angry Ginge isn't just jungle magic – it's the result of a genuine friendship that has been developing for nearly four years.
