September 9th 2024.
It's that time of year again when Strictly Come Dancing reveals their lineup and, as usual, there are a couple of recurring complaints from fans. The first is the classic "I've never heard of them" and the second is regarding a celebrity's previous dance experience. This year, Tasha Ghouri has found herself the target of criticism, following in the footsteps of West End star Layton Williams who was the center of attention in 2023.
After the announcement of the former Love Island star joining the cast, it didn't take long for people to uncover her past dancing career, including a music video appearance for More Than Words by Sleepwalkers featuring MNEK. Some have taken this as an unfair advantage for Tasha. However, in a recent interview with The Agency and other media outlets, the 25-year-old had a defiant response to those who have an issue with her participation in the show.
"I'm doing this for me, for a positive experience. I have to block out the noise," she stated. Tasha also encouraged others to join Metro's Strictly community on WhatsApp for all the latest news and rumors from the dance floor. She emphasized that her previous two years in the industry have made her stronger and more resilient to negativity.
Tasha's rise to fame began on Love Island in 2022 where she also found love with Andrew Le Page. She opened up about her past experience with negativity, stating that this opportunity on Strictly is a dream come true for her and she's doing it for herself, her family, and her partner.
In response to the complaints, Tasha also took to Instagram to explain that her previous dance experience is very different from the ballroom style she will be learning on the show with her professional partner. She clarified that she has not danced in years and is trained in commercial street style, not ballroom. She acknowledged that it will be a challenge but she is excited to learn.
Interestingly, Tasha already has her sights set on professional dancer Johannes Radebe, whom she danced with at a special event in Cambridge. The complaints began almost instantly after Strictly's Instagram page shared her confirmation photo, with some questioning her experience while others defended her right to be on the show.
Despite finishing in fourth place on Love Island, some have argued that Tasha's previous dance experience gives her an unfair advantage. However, others have pointed out that ballroom and Latin dancing are entirely different skills to be learned and that Tasha will still have a lot to learn. It's also worth mentioning that Tasha made history on Love Island as the first deaf contestant and has continued to use her platform to raise awareness for the deaf community.
Tasha's fellow Love Island contestant Rose has shown her support for Tasha, proving that she has her back no matter what. It's clear that Tasha is determined to make the most of this opportunity and is excited for the challenge ahead. We can't wait to see her on the dance floor and wish her all the best in her Strictly journey.
Fans of Strictly Come Dancing were quick to voice their grievances after the announcement of this year's line-up. It's a yearly tradition that always sparks two main complaints. The first one being the classic "never heard of them" and the second, a celebrity's previous dance experience. This year, Tasha Ghouri was the target of the latter after West End star Layton Williams was the focus in 2023.
As soon as the former Love Island star was revealed as part of the cast, people began to dig into her past and discovered her previous dance career. This included dancing in the music video for More Than Words by Sleepwalkers featuring MNEK. Some fans were quick to jump to the conclusion that this gave Tasha an "unfair advantage" in the competition.
In a recent interview with The Agency and other media outlets ahead of the 2024 launch of the show, the 25-year-old addressed the criticism with a defiant response. "I'm doing the show for me, for a positive experience. I've got to block out that noise," she stated confidently. Tasha made it clear that she is not letting any negative comments affect her and is solely focused on her own journey on the show.
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Despite the criticism, Tasha remains unfazed. "Luckily, I've been in the industry for two years and I've grown so much stronger," she shared. This isn't the first time Tasha has dealt with negativity, as she also experienced it during her time on Love Island in 2022. However, she is determined to not let it affect her dream of being on Strictly, which she has been working towards for a long time.
In addition to being a reality TV star, Tasha is also a trained dancer. She found fame on Love Island, where she also found love with Andrew Le Page. The two met on the show in 2022 and have been together for two years now. Tasha revealed that she has faced criticism and negativity in the past, but this time, she is doing the show for herself and her loved ones.
Tasha previously addressed the complaints on Instagram, explaining that her past dance experience is very different from the ballroom dances she will be learning on Strictly with her professional partner. "I've not danced for quite a few years, since Love Island my career is so different," she clarified. "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."
During a special event to celebrate the opening of Meadows Community Centre in Cambridge, Tasha had the opportunity to dance with professional dancer Johannes Radebe. It was a dream come true for her, as she has her eye on him as her potential partner on Strictly. This sparked even more criticism and questions about her experience and "unfair advantage."
However, many fans came to Tasha's defense, pointing out that ballroom and Latin dancing require a completely different set of skills, and it will still be a challenging learning experience for her. Others reminded everyone that Tasha is not just a dancer, but also a deaf advocate and role model who has used her platform to speak about her experiences in the deaf community.
Even former Love Island contestant Rose showed her support for Tasha, proving that the reality TV world is a small one and they have each other's backs. Tasha's journey on Strictly has just begun, and we can't wait to see her shine on the dance floor.
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