Who is Shona McGarty? The EastEnders actor looking to find her own voice on I’m a Celebrity

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14 Nov 2025 • 7:13 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Actor Shona McGarty, who played Whitney Dean on EastEnders for 16 years, is hoping to find her own voice on I’m a Celebrity.
  • She feels people often stereotype her based on her on-screen persona, which she states is not reflective of her true self.
  • McGarty is looking forward to using her new experiences to be completely herself, something she believes the public has not yet seen.
  • She has been preparing for an upcoming 'jungle life' experience by consuming carbohydrates and attempting to practice sleeping in a hammock.
  • McGarty views the jungle as an opportunity to shed weight and detox from her usual diet.

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