“I Still Want to Be a Mommy”: Shona McGarty Breaks Down Over Split on I’m A Celebrity — Ex-Fiancé Sends Public Message of Support
The former EastEnders star opens up about heartbreak in the jungle, while her ex shows nothing but love
Shona’s Emotional Moment in the Jungle
On the November 27 episode of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, Shona McGarty had an emotional moment that left viewers touched. As her campmates casually discussed marriage and proposals, the 34-year-old actress quietly stepped away—carrying the weight of a recent heartbreak.
While Kelly Brook, Aitch, and Martin Kemp chatted about engagements, Shona made her exit, joining Tom Read Wilson to wash dishes. It was there that she opened up, revealing she’d recently broken off her engagement—just weeks before entering the jungle.
“I really want a family,” she admitted through tears. “I’d love to be a mommy, and a wife.”
Tom comforted her with compassion and wisdom, reminding her:
“Focus on you now… Your orbit will grow, and one day, by accident, someone will enter that orbit.”
It was a tender moment that pulled back the curtain on Shona’s real-life vulnerability—one that viewers and fellow contestants felt deeply.
A Break-Up Just Before the Show
Shona’s former fiancé, David Bracken, a 38-year-old Irish musician, proposed to her during a romantic picnic in Kensington last year. The couple, who first met on TikTok, had only recently gotten engaged before announcing their split earlier this month.
Despite the breakup, the two remain on friendly, supportive terms.
A source told OK! magazine,
“They realised they wanted different things and are better off as friends.”
David’s Public Show of Support
And David proved that goodwill still exists between them. As Shona made her debut in the jungle—parachuting in with a smile—David posted a photo of the two together on his Instagram Stories with the message:
“Let’s go girl! You got this.”
The gesture was met with warmth from fans, who praised the mutual respect and support between the former couple.
Looking Ahead
Shona, best known for playing Whitney Dean on EastEnders since the age of 16, is stepping into a new chapter. Whether she finds romance again in or outside the jungle isn’t the focus—right now, she’s working through grief, rebuilding confidence, and letting the public see her true self.