Rapper Aitch has not only won over the nation's hearts on this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! but has also emerged as the show's top earner. As the series passes its halfway point, reports confirm the 25-year-old music star received a staggering fee for his jungle stint.
The Reported Six-Figure Jungle Payday
According to sources cited in the papers, Aitch was paid an impressive £250,000 to enter the Australian jungle. This sum makes him the highest-paid celebrity on the 2025 series. ITV executives reportedly backed the significant fee, hoping the rapper—with an estimated net worth of £3.5 million—would attract a younger audience to the long-running show.
The strategy appears to have paid off. Aitch has quickly become a fan favourite, with viewers praising his upbeat attitude and camp leadership. The public voted him as camp leader, and he has faced several Bushtucker trials head-on, including a dramatic skydive from a helicopter.
A Mission Bigger Than the Fee
Despite the lucrative contract, Aitch's motivation for joining the show extended far beyond his pay packet. The star has used his platform to champion a cause incredibly close to his heart: raising awareness for Down syndrome.
Aitch is a devoted advocate for his younger sister, Gracie, who has Down syndrome. Earlier this year, he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, raising over £160,000 for the Down Syndrome Association (DSA). He saw the massive prime-time audience of I'm A Celebrity as the perfect stage to further his mission.
In a recent episode, he opened up about his drive, stating his aim was to reach younger viewers. "As long as I can get hold of all the younger people... It's more like how you view it," he explained. "Like they're the best people in the world."
Public Adoration and Future Odds
Viewer reaction to Aitch has been overwhelmingly positive, with many tipping him to win the entire series. Fans have taken to social media to call him the "glue" that holds the camp together, praising his genuine and supportive nature amidst romance rumours with fellow campmate Shona McGarty and his friendship with Angry Ginge.
His journey continues to be a highlight of the 2025 season, blending entertainment with a powerful personal message. As the finale approaches, all eyes will be on whether the rapper's popularity and heartfelt advocacy will crown him King of the Jungle.
