Table of Contents
- Tom Read Wilson's Friendship with Aitch
- Similarities Between Tom and Aitch
- Their Experience in the Jungle
- Learning New Words from Aitch
UBER-posh I’m A Celeb runner-up Tom Read Wilson affirms that his unexpected friendship with rapper Aitch will persist beyond their time in the jungle.
The 39-year-old receptionist had hoped to connect with the 25-year-old musician before they both entered the Australian camp.
The two connected over shared values and interests during their time on the survival TV show.Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
The duo plans to enjoy breakfast dates “every single time” they are in London.Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Tom was the runner-up on ‘I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 2025.Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
He believes they are “very similar,” despite their different backgrounds.
The pair instantly clicked, and viewers enjoyed Berkshire-born Tom’s hilarious impression of Mancunian Aitch, saying: “Pepperoni pizza, jalapeños, two curry sauce.”
When asked if they would keep in touch, he replied: “We absolutely will, and we have plans.”
“We plan to have breakfast near my place, and I mentioned that I have three nephews in Manchester.
“Interestingly, he’s from Moston, while they live in Mosley.
“They are almost neighboring areas in Greater Manchester, and there are places he knows well that I also know well. So we agreed to cross paths up north.
“Whenever he’s in London – he enjoys visiting Chelsea – we will have breakfast dates every time.”
with , 24, being crowned King of the Jungle and actress , 34, finishing in third place.
Tom was one of the standout contestants of this year’s ITV series, having entered the camp as a late arrival alongside , 40.
He remarked about Aitch: “I always told him in the jungle, ‘Just boss me around, boss me around.’
“The amusing thing about us is that, I think, we are actually quite alike.
“We enjoy playing with words in very different ways.
“He’s a master of creating new phrases, while I often delve into etymology and similar topics.
“We are both deeply passionate about the arts, and we both value our families above all else.
“It was remarkable how aligned our core values and interests were – the things that truly resonate with us.”
Shakespeare-loving Tom left his campmates intrigued and perplexed with his extensive vocabulary – even impressing hosts Ant and Dec.
However, he also picked up some new words, thanks to his new friend Aitch.
Tom stated: “For starters, there’s ‘mega.’ Also, the way Aitch uses ‘messin’ – with an apostrophe at the end – means to not dilly-dally, essentially to get on with it – no messing around.”
The two also share a deep appreciation for the arts and family.Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Tom was a late arrival in the jungle but quickly formed bonds with his campmates.Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
“He describes cold and fire as both being positive.
“Fire represents warmth in a way that makes the recipient feel like Mount Vesuvius – bubbling with heat, perhaps even excitement.
“Cold is also positive but in a way
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