BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Tasha Ghouri 'struggling' ahead of launch show
Tasha Ghouri, famed for her appearance on Love Island, has shared her challenges in training for beloved competition, Strictly Come Dancing.
The 26 year old star, who gained prominence on the ITV2 reality series, where she made it to the final with partner Andrew Le Page finishing in fourth, was named as part of 2024's lineup for the BBC dancing contest last month.
Her successful stint on Love Island was followed by a string of television appearances including spots on celebrity editions of Countdown and The Weakest Link. Yet, Tasha suggests that her current stint on Strictly could be her most daunting endeavour to date, following in the trailblazing footsteps of EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis.
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Rose was not only the first deaf contestant on Strictly but also triumphed in the contest, winning the glitter ball trophy with Giovanni Pernice in 2021.
Whilst attending the National Television Awards with Fake Bake and Press Box PR, Tasha spoke highly of Rose Ayling-Ellis: "It's a privilege. Rose opened up the door for all of us. She was the first person I really looked up to on TV.", reports the Mirror.
She laid emphasis on the distinction between their experiences within the deaf community and contributions to the show: "She's the first person that elevated the deaf community. What's fantastic is that we've really got different experiences with our deafness and what we can bring to the table."
Regarding the rigours of her dance preparation, Tasha revealed her particular struggle: "It's exactly the same for me as Rose, I feel the music, base and the beats. With the counts, that's where I'm struggling a little bit."
"What I'm used to is five, six, seven, eight. But the counts are off with the music, so I feel like I'm not in time. I'm having to feel the music and play the sounds in my head. It's a weird way but that's how my brain works."
"All dance styles are hard because they're so disciplined. For me, Latin is the hardest because it's so fast. You have to move your feet quickly and I'm trying to keep up, which is tough."
"It's super fun but a challenge. The training, trying to push through, it's hard sometimes. It's knowing your body and where you are physically and mentally. The opportunity only happens once, so I'm trying to make the most out of it."
Strictly Come Dancing airs Saturdays and Sundays on BBC One