A famous dancer on The One Show tries to fight back tears.

On the most recent episode of The One Show, Strictly Come Dancing star Tasha Ghouri received a heartwarming message from her parents that nearly brought her to tears. Tasha, a former Love Island contestant who is now 26 years old, is currently competing on the BBC dance series with her partner Aljaž Škorjanec.

During the Icons Week special, the pair performed a moving couple's choice dance to Pink's "What About Us." Before taking to the dancefloor, Tasha opened up about the online trolling she has faced due to her disability. Born deaf and using a cochlear implant, she shared how people mocked her speech and how she hit "rock bottom" after her appearance on Love Island when she discovered hurtful comments being made about her.

Despite the challenges, Tasha and Aljaž received high praise from the judges, earning a near-perfect score of 39 out of 40. On The One Show, Tasha expressed how much the positive feedback meant to her, saying, "For us, it was telling a story and dancing with our hearts."

She also shared her nerves about showing a vulnerable part of herself but was overwhelmed by the incredible response. To her surprise, video messages from her parents were played, leaving her emotional once again. Her mother Nicky shared, "The dance on Saturday was just absolutely amazing . . . Well done, we love you so much." Tasha's father Tarek added, "With or without disabilities, people can often feel in a dark place, and your performance resonated with so many people . . . Your passion for helping others is admirable and you have a very special heart."

Tasha has been supported by her family throughout her journey on Strictly, and she expressed her gratitude for their love and support in a lengthy statement on social media. She also shared a powerful message about ableism and the importance of leading with love and kindness.

Tasha's appearance on Strictly follows in the footsteps of Rose Ayling-Ellis, the show's first deaf contestant who went on to win the 2021 season. The show continues on Saturday at 6.35pm on BBC One, and The One Show airs weeknights at 7pm on BBC One. If you have a celebrity story to share, you can get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency by email, phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page.

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