The former EastEnders actress clarified on ITV’s Lorraine that she is over a decade older than Aitch and views him as a "little brother", attributing their bond to shared "hyper and silly" energy.
McGarty's jungle journey saw her place behind runner-up Tom Read Wilson and the eventual King Of The Jungle, YouTube star Angryginge.
She revealed that the contestants have formed a close WhatsApp group, maintaining strong friendships and considering each other "family" after the experience.
McGarty also discussed her yodelling, a skill learned during lockdown, and expressed a future career interest in presenting and "a bit of everything", noting the show helped her anxiety.