Chart-topping rapper and I'm a Celeb star Aitch has visited a Lancashire children's hospice this week.
He visited Derian House in Chorley on Wednesday, December 17, delivering gifts and Christmas cheer to children, families and staff.
Aitch, real name Harrison Armstrong, who earned the affectionate nickname “Father Aitch-mas” during the visit, said: "Leo knows my real name, so we’re on a different level."
Leo, 25, who uses Derian House, said: "Aitch is brilliant.
"Did you know his real name is Harrison?"
The rapper spent time with every child and young person at the hospice, including 17-year-old Junior.
Junior said: "That was brilliant. I’m a big fan."
Aitch also left a signed gift for the family of Luke McCaughery, a member of the Derian Dynamos sports team who died earlier this year, aged 16.
He signed a custom T-shirt that read: ‘RIP Luke, legend. Love Aitch.’
Caroline Taylor, deputy chief executive at Derian House, said: "As Aitch walked through the hospice doors, there were wide eyes and smiles everywhere, and it was so heartwarming.
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"We are so grateful that he made everyone feel so special, making time to speak to each and every child and young person, and their families.
"It means the absolute world, and has made everyone’s Christmas."
After carving out a successful career as a rapper, Aitch earned a whole new fanbase during his stint in the jungle on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here with his warm, caring personality, and how he passionately and emotionally spoke about his sister, who has Down Syndrome.
He finished fourth on the annual ITV game show, and forged a close friendship with the eventual winner, Bacup schoolboy Angry Ginge.
Derian House supports more than 400 babies, children and young people from across the North West, offering care that is free to families.
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