Was Aitch in Peaky Blinders & why do people think he was?
24 November 2025, 11:54
Aitch is bringing a whole new group of fans following his appearance on the I’m A Celeb 2025 cast, alongside Tom Read Wilson, Vogue Williams and Martin Kemp. But do you recognise him from Peaky Blinders? Here are all the details.
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The rapper, very popular with a Gen-Z audience, is gaining new fans from his appearance on the show, the Manny boy’s likability proving a success with the British public.
The ‘Rain’ rapper has some fans sure they recognise him from elsewhere though, the hit drama series Peaky Blinders in particular.
So is it Aitch or a doppelganger in the show?
Here are all the details.
Is Aitch in Peaky Blinders?
Aitch, whose real name is Harrison Amrstrong, shares a similar accent to the Brummy characters of Peaky Blinders, set in the unofficial capital of the Midlands, Birmingham.
However, the rapper is actually from Manchester.
The short answer is no, Aitch has not been in the show. But why do people think he has?
The artist actually has a lookalike in the show, someone who shares the same iconic skinhead and blue eyes.
People often confuse him with the fictional character, John Shelby, who has the same characteristics as the very real Aitch: young, confident and quick-witted.
The I’m A Celeb star has actually commented on the rumours by dressing up in the iconic Shelby brother get-up of a flat cap and suit in a music video, as well as agreeing in an interview that he did look like John in some pictures.
John Shelby is played by British actor Joe Cole, who has also appeared in Black Mirror and Gangs of London.
Joe is 36 years old, whilst Aitch is only 25.
So, whilst they do look very similar, there is 11 years and a whole industry between them.
