August 30th 2024.
The anticipation for Strictly Come Dancing 2024 is building as we count down the weeks until its launch. While we eagerly await the new season, one thing is for sure: it's going to be a star-studded affair. With previous champions Vito Coppola and Ellie Leach setting the bar high, all eyes are on the upcoming 20th anniversary season to see who will take home the coveted glitterball trophy.
Rumors have been swirling about which celebrities will be joining the show, and it seems like the likes of JLS singer JB Gills and Towie's Pete Wicks are ready to hit the dance floor. Fans are eagerly speculating about who their favorite pros will be paired with, especially with the return of Amy Dowden after her cancer treatment. Rehearsals are already in full swing for the pro-dancers, and it seems like we might already have an idea of who will come out on top.
According to the latest odds, Love Island star Tasha Ghouri is the favorite to win this year's competition. The 26-year-old TV personality, who made history as Love Island's first deaf contestant in 2022, is following in the footsteps of last year's winner Rose Ayling-Ellis and her pro-partner Giovanni Pernice. It's an exciting prospect, and it seems like Tasha is not the only one with high hopes for her success.
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According to odds by BoyleSports, Tasha is currently the 5/2 favorite to win, closely followed by EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick and Olympic gold medalist Sam Quek at 9/2. Other contenders include Olympian Tom Dean, who won gold in Paris this year, and ex-Team GB and Gladiators icon Montell Douglas, both at 10/1. However, DIY SOS star Nick Knowles is the rank outsider of the 15 contestants, as punters have failed to envision his success on the dance floor.
Brian O'Keeffe, spokesperson for BoyleSports, shared his thoughts on the current favorites, saying, "Strictly fever is in full swing, and plenty of punters are already putting Tasha Ghouri forward as the winner." With her dancing experience and determination to succeed, she could very well "blitz her rivals in the ballroom."
Tasha has also expressed her excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to participate in Strictly Come Dancing. In a statement, she shared, "My passion for dance started when I could feel the bass and vibrations through my body by the huge floor standing speakers in our family home. I've never learned or been taught any of the styles on Strictly, so I'm excited to push myself past my knowledge and limits." She also hopes to represent and inspire others, particularly those with disabilities, to believe in themselves and their potential.
As we eagerly await the new season, Tasha's fellow contestants and fans are also rooting for her success. Though she is a trained dancer, she acknowledges that Strictly will be a new and challenging experience. She shared, "I've not danced in quite a few years now, since Love Island, my career has changed so much. I might not be good at it, like ballet, I'm not good at ballet, I'm trained in commercial, so I'm excited to learn these new styles."
Strictly Come Dancing will be returning to our screens soon, and we can't wait to see Tasha and the other celebrities take to the dance floor. Who do you think will lift the glitterball trophy this year? Share your thoughts and join the conversation! If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, don't hesitate to get in touch with The Agency entertainment team. We'd love to hear from you.
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