Who is Tasha Ghouri? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2024 contestant and model

Motsi said the dance had "everything" and was "full of detail," whilst Craig wished they didn't play it so safe and pushed a bit more. "I wanted a Charleston breakout and pendulum steps."

After this scoring, Tasha has now topped the leaderboard four times in seven weeks and alongside her dance partner, Aljaž, they are the show’s highest-scoring couple in 20 years.

Tasha will be familiar to entertainment TV fans, having been a popular contestant on Love Island. But now she's swapped the villa for the ballroom, and it's fair to say she's thriving.

But where else do you know Tasha from? Get to know the Strictly Come Dancing cast member below.

Who is Tasha Ghouri?

Age: 26

Job: Model and TV personality

Instagram: @tashaghouri

Partner: Aljaž Škorjanec

Tasha Ghouri is a model and TV personality who rose to fame following her appearance on Love Island in 2022.

Tasha entered the villa as an OG Islander and quickly coupled up with fellow cast member Andrew Le Page, and while they had their ups and downs, the pair made it to the final and are in a relationship to this day.

Since appearing on the show, Tasha has raised awareness for the deaf community and launched her podcast Superpowers with Tasha, in which she celebrates "empowering people and their superpowers".

In recent months, she has released her debut novel, Hits Different, which is about a partially deaf young woman who dreams of becoming a dancer while looking for love.

Tasha will be the second deaf celebrity to appear on Strictly Come Dancing, following Rose Ayling-Ellis's appearance and subsequent win in 2021.

Tasha Ghouri's Strictly journey so far

Scoreboard

Week 1: Cha Cha (8+8+7+7) = 30

Week 2: Viennese Waltz (8+9+9+9) = 35

Week 3: Rumba (8+8+9+9) = 34

Week 4: Charleston (10+9+10+10) = 39

Week 5: Tango (8+9+8+9) = 34

Week 6: Samba (9+9+9+10) = 37

Week 7: Couple's Choice (10+9+10+10) = 39

Week 8: Quickstep (8+10+10+9) = 37

What is Tasha Ghouri dancing to in Week 9 on Strictly?

For the ninth dance of the season, Tasha and Strictly pro Aljaž will be dancing the Paso Doble to Torn by Nathan Lanier.

What has Tasha Ghouri said about Strictly Come Dancing?

In a statement, Tasha said: "Pinch me, I can't believe I'm going to be on Strictly Come Dancing! I've been watching the show since I was little – it's a firm Ghouri family favourite – so this is a total dream come true.

"I know it's going to be an unforgettable experience, and I hope to represent and make everyone proud out on that dance floor."

The news was announced on the Kiss FM Breakfast Show, as Tasha told the hosts she felt "nervous" and "excited".

"I feel like this is actually happening, it didn't feel real until I'm sat here now," she said.

When Tasha entered the villa, she was a dancer - however, she has since noted that she hasn't danced "for quite a few years" since her career post-Love Island.

Speaking of her dance experience, Tasha said: "It's such a different dance style, I may actually not be good at it, like ballet - I'm not good at ballet.

"I'm trained in commercial street style. It's going to be very hard, but I'm excited for a challenge."

Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday 16th November at 6:45pm.

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