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I’m A Celebrity fans have praised Shona McGarty for opening up on the breakdown of her engagement to ex-fiancé David Bracken.
The soap star, who played Whitney Dean from 2008 until 2024, is believed to have split from the Irish musician just weeks before entering the jungle.
When campmate Kelly Brook began talking about her five failed engagements, Shona subtly walked off to avoid the conversation.
While she and Tom Read Wilson sorted out the washing up, Shona admitted to struggling with the engagement conversation due to her recent break-up.
She confessed: ‘I just couldn’t be apart of that conversation, it just got too much. When I came in, I just broke up with my fiancé, so I just walked away.’
Tom told her: ‘I think you’ve done a really sensible thing’, as well as giving a pep talk.
I’m A Celebrity fans have praised Shona McGarty for opening up on the breakdown of her engagement to ex-fiancé David Bracken
The soap star, who played Whitney Dean from 2008 until 2024, is believed to have split from the Irish musician just weeks before entering the jungle
A source told The Sun at the time of Shona and David’s split: ‘They are on amicable terms, but have ended their romantic relationship.
‘There are no hard feelings, they realised they wanted different things and are better off as friends. Shona is now focusing on her music and career.’
Fans wrote on X: ‘Bless Shona McGarty’s cotton socks. Breaking up with a fiancé is hard.’
‘Shona opening up about her heartbreak.’
‘That was a beautiful conversation between Tom and Shona. He is just the nicest funniest man #ImACelebrity #doomsville.’
‘What Tom said to Shona was just beautiful. I can totally relate to what Shona said and what she wants..and hearing Toms words spoke to me too #ImACeleb.’
‘aw Shona is breaking my heart.’
‘Some great advice from Tom to Shona. What a lovely woman.’
When campmate Kelly Brook began talking about her five failed engagements, Shona subtly walked off to avoid the conversation
While she and Tom Read Wilson sorted out the washing up, Shona admitted to struggling with the engagement conversation due to her recent break-up
Shona and David first met in 2023 after David messaged her on TikTok, asking if she’d like to duet on a song after watching one of her videos (pictured last year)
She confessed to walking away from that chat due to not having known what to say
Fans wrote on X: ‘Bless Shona McGarty’s cotton socks. Breaking up with a fiancé is hard’
Shona and David first met in 2023 after David messaged her on TikTok, asking if she’d like to duet on a song after watching one of her videos.
Last year the actress gushed that she knew the guitarist was ‘the one’ as the relationship felt ‘different’ to previous ones.
The pair also revealed that they had already started ‘looking at colour schemes’ and locations for their weddings.
Shona said at the time they were hoping to get married in 2025 and were thinking about a Christmas wedding.
I’M A CELEBRITY 2025: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP
KELLY BROOK
Kelly has already landed in Australia and is ready to take on the jungle
AGE: 45
OCCUPATION: Model and TV star
FAMOUS FOR: Kelly is best known for being a model, who has posed for Page Three. She is also an actress and a panelist on ITV’s Loose Women.
MARTIN KEMP
Will Martin be able to handle the jungle life when he sets up camp?
AGE: 64
OCCUPATION: Musican/actor
FAMOUS FOR: Martin is arguably best known for being part of 70s band Spandau Ballet, as well as playing Steve Owen in EastEnders. His son is Roman Kemp and is married to Shirlie Holliman.
LISA RILEY
Lisa is a well known actress in the UK, but is best known for being Mandy Dingle
AGE: 49
OCCUPATION: Actress
FAMOUS FOR: Lisa has played a number of roles over the years, but is best known for playing Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale. She took on the role in 1995.
JACK OSBOURNE
Jack is no stranger to the cameras after starring in various reality shows with his family
AGE: 40
OCCUPATION: Media personality
FAMOUS FOR: Jack is best known for being part of the famous Osbourne family alongside mum Sharon, dad Ozzy and sister Kelly. They starred in their own MTV show The Osbournes.
AITCH
Aitch is best known for his singing talents, but will he be able to bring home some stars?
AGE: 25
OCCUPATION: Rapper
FAMOUS FOR: Aitch’s real name is Harrison James Armstrong. He shot to fame in 2018 with his song Straight Rhymez. 11 of his songs have reached the top 10 singles chart, including Taste (Make It Shake).
SHONA MCGARTY
EastEnders legend Shona has swapped Albert Square for creepy crawlies and animals
AGE: 32
OCCUPATION: Soap star/actress
FAMOUS FOR: The British public know Shona for portraying Whitney Dean in EastEnders for 16 years. She quit the role last year to pursue other things.
RUBY WAX
Ruby is heading into the jungle to take part in this year’s series
AGE: 72
OCCUPATION: Actress/comedian and mental health campaigner
FAMOUS FOR: Ruby has made a name for herself by interviewing people on her TV shows, but now focuses on mental health.
EDDIE KADI
Will funnyman Eddie be able to keep the morale up in camp?
AGE: 42
OCCUPATION: Comedian/ presenter
FAMOUS FOR: The star gets up on stage to show off how funny he is, but he also presents BBC Radio 1Xtra. He has also taken part in Strictly Come Dancing.
ALEX SCOTT
Alex is swapping the football pitch for camp in Australia
AGE: 41
OCCUPATION: Sports presenter pundit
FAMOUS FOR: Alex is a former football player who has payed for Arsenal, England and GB. She is a respected sports presenter now.
ANGRYGINGE
Angryginge is a Twitch and YouTube star that many young viewers will know
AGE: 23
OCCUPATION: Social media star
FAMOUS FOR: Angryginge is best known for his Twitch and YouTube content that is focused on football. His real name Morgan Burtwistle.
