After multiple heartbreaks and a recent broken engagement, is Shona finally finding connection in the jungle?

A New Chapter Begins

EastEnders legend Shona McGarty entered the I’m A Celebrity jungle just weeks after ending her engagement—and fans are already placing bets on a brand-new romance. Known for her role as Whitney Dean from 2008 to 2024, Shona is no stranger to heartbreak. But under the Australian sun, she may be stepping into her boldest chapter yet.

The Engagement That Ended Before the Jungle

Shona’s most recent relationship was with musician David Bracken. After meeting via TikTok in 2023 and getting engaged in London’s Holland Park, the couple seemed rock solid. But just a year later, they quietly ended their engagement.

“They realised they wanted different things,” a source revealed. Despite the split, things remained amicable. David even posted a sweet message supporting Shona’s jungle stint:
“Let’s go girl! You got this.”

Shona herself hinted at personal growth. In a powerful Instagram message, she declared:
“This is the start of really living—fully and authentically.”

Romance and Ruin in Albert Square

While on EastEnders, Shona dated several co-stars. In 2011, she was linked to Matt Lapinskas (Anthony Moon), though the relationship ended badly. Matt later called the experience “like hell,” accusing her of being more interested in partying than partnership.

Then came Ryan Harris, an electrician who proposed in 2018. They split in 2020, both admitting the spark had faded.

In 2022, fans were buzzing about her rumored romance with Max Bowden (Ben Mitchell). The pair never officially confirmed it, but after growing close for six months, they parted ways—partly due to Max expecting a child with another partner. Still, they’ve remained close friends.

Sparks Fly with Aitch?

Now in the I’m A Celebrity jungle, viewers are shipping Shona and rapper Aitch after spotting undeniable chemistry. The duo has been seen laughing, bonding over music, and sharing glances—enough to set social media ablaze.

“Shona and Aitch are the new Katie and Peter!” one fan wrote on X. Others chimed in:
“I ship it!”
“Aitch and Shona could be the jungle power couple.”

Even new arrivals Tom Read Wilson and Vogue Williams noticed the spark. “They’ve both got those bright eyes and music in common,” Vogue said. Tom added: “They’d make a gorgeous pair.”

Aitch, for his part, has already confessed: “I’ve got a soft spot for Shona.”

From Heartbreak to Healing?

After years of public breakups and emotional growth, Shona seems more ready than ever to embrace her next chapter—with no filters and no apologies. Whether she finds love in the jungle or simply finds herself, one thing’s clear: she’s showing the world what it means to bounce back, stronger than ever.