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Aitch Uses I'm a Celebrity Platform to Champion Down’s Syndrome, Cites Filmed Kilimanjaro Documentary

Viewers praised his remarks after he highlighted sister Gracie and the impact of Strictly’s Ellie Goldstein on representation.

Overview

  • In Saturday’s episode, Aitch described how his sister Gracie, who has Down’s syndrome, reacted to Strictly’s Ellie Goldstein, saying she called her “one of God’s special children like me.”
  • He told campmates he had filmed a seven-day Mount Kilimanjaro climb for a documentary, describing the conditions as “absolutely freezing.”
  • Emphasizing respect and inclusion, he said people with Down’s syndrome are “the best people in the world” and condemned stories of mistreatment, drawing supportive reactions on social media.
  • A public vote replaced Aitch as camp leader with Shona McGarty, who chose Lisa Riley as deputy, taking over from Aitch and Ginge.
  • Belfast Live reported, without independent verification, that Aitch is among this year’s highest-paid contestants with a rumoured £250,000 fee.