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Tasha Ghouri Biography – Tasha Ghouri Wiki

Tasha Ghouri is a model, author, dancer and TV personality. Born deaf, Tasha Ghouri is passionate about raising awareness for the deaf community. She appeared on ITV’s Love Island in 2022, and since then has amassed a following of over 2.2 million across her social media network. She was Love Island’s first deaf contestant.

Tasha has worked with Number 10 Downing Street, The Department of Education and MED-AL to champion issues close to her heart. She is a published author with her debut novel “Hits Different” and has her own podcast, Superpowers with Tasha.

Tasha Ghouri Deaf

Model and dancer Tasha Ghouri was born completely deaf. The Love Island contestant told MailOnline her parents learned she was deaf when she was 12 months old and she had a cochlear implant, which is an electronic device, fitted aged five, as well as having years of speech therapy.

Tasha told MailOnline: “I was born completely deaf. My parents found out when I was 12 months old, I got a cochlear implant when I was five, which was quite late on. I had hearing aids until I was five, but hearing aids did not benefit me whatsoever. The cochlear implant is surgically done and it’s much more advanced than a hearing aid. Growing up I had to overcome a lot of obstacles, I’ve had speech therapy, a lot of hearing rehab but overcoming those obstacles has made me who I am today.”

The fashion model, who’s worked for brands such as ASOS and Boux Avenue, said she’s not only accepted her uniqueness but grown to love it.

She added: “I wasn’t always confident in my life, I have learned this is who I am and it’s not a negative thing or something I hate. I love it now. I really am happy about it. I’m a model and dancer I would never thought I’d be doing those things, my younger self would have been shocked.”

Tasha Ghouri Age

Strictly Come Dancing’s Tasha Amber Ghouri was born on 11 August 1998 in Thirsk, England, United Kingdom.

Tasha Ghouri Family

Tasha Ghouri is the daughter of Nicky Young and Tarek Ghouri. She has a brother, Alexander Ryan Ghouri, who lives in Australia.

Tasha Ghouri Strictly Come Dancing

Tasha Ghouri was the sixth celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2024. She 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 dancefloor.”

The other celebrity contestants taking part in the series include Chris McCausland, JB Gill, Wynne Evans, Toyah Willcox, Dr Punam Krishan, Pete Wicks, Shayne Ward, Sarah Hadland, Jamie Borthwick, Tom Dean MBE, Montell Douglas aka Fire, Nick Knowles, Paul Merson and Sam Quek MBE.

Tasha Ghouri Partner

Tasha Ghouri was partnered with Aljaž Škorjanec for Strictly Come Dancing 2024. When asked about how delighted she was to be paired with Aljaž, Tasha said: “I am absolutely ecstatic! He’s so fun – chaos, but I love a bit of chaos energy. Honestly, we mesh so well, and I’m so excited. He’s already teaching me little moves, and I’m trying to keep up, but I’ve got a very good one here.”

Aljaž said: “Enjoy and embrace every single step of it, honestly, because it’s the most special show that you could ever do.”

Tasha Ghouri Boyfriend

Strictly Come Dancing star Tasha Ghouri is dating Andrew Le Page, a reality TV star. She previously dated Robert Van Tromp, a YouTuber who featured on Netflix’s Too Hot To Handle.

Tasha has been cheered on by her boyfriend in the crowd during her Strictly routines. As Andrew shared his adoration for his girlfriend in the crowd, Tasha gushed: “He’s just so supportive in everything I do and he knows how much this really means to me. That’s my future husband right there. He’s so amazing and I love him to pieces.”

Tasha Ghouri Love Island 2022

Tasha Ghouri was a contestant on series 8 of Love Island in 2022. She announced the news on Instagram, writing, “AHHH! The cats out the bag and this cat is on Love Island searching for the one! @loveisland. Will our Tasha find her dance partner or will they have two left feet? Only one way to find out! #loveisland.”

Speaking of her decision to join the dating show, Tasha said: “My dating life has been a shambles. This is an opportunity for me to find ‘the one’ and have a great summer at the same time. I’m definitely ready for a relationship. I’m 23 now so I’m ready to get to know someone, go on holidays and travel with them.”

Asked how her family and friends would describe her, she said: “They would definitely describe me as wild. I can get very wild on a night out, I’m definitely a party animal. I love my prosecco and to have a dance – I’m always on the dance floor. I’m very loyal to my friends and family, I’ll always have their backs. I’m the type of person to put others before me. They would definitely say I’m a nap queen – I love napping! I think they’d also say I’m inspirational because of my hearing and my cochlear implant. I inspire quite a lot of people because I’m really open about it.”

On how competitive she is and how she feels about treading on toes, Tasha said: “It’s a tough one because I’m a girls’ girl but it is a dating show and I’m here to find my man. I may have to step on toes but I’ll do it in the nicest way possible.”

Love Island’s first Deaf Contestant

As Love Island’s first deaf contestant, Tasha is determined to prove that having a disability shouldn’t define you or be a reason to hide, especially when you’re dating.

She said: “It is crazy that I’m even doing Love Island and I hope this inspires young people not to be afraid to find love, put yourself out there no matter what superpower you have. I call it my superpower, not my disability, because it’s a superpower that nobody else has and it’s unique and special to me. I hope that this does speak volumes to people that it shouldn’t define you and it’s just a part of you and we’re all human, I’m not a robot just because I’ve got something on my ear, it’s just one entity about me.”

Tasha vowed to donate half of the show’s £50K prize pot to The National Deaf Children’s Society if she was to win as she hopes to follow in Strictly champ Rose Ayling-Ellis’ footsteps by becoming a role model to the deaf community.

She said: “If I did win Love Island my plan is to give 50 per cent of it away to The National Deaf Children’s Society, I have raised money for charities before and it’s something I love to do and to give back.”