September 22nd 2024.
The latest season of Strictly Come Dancing, which kicked off with a dazzling start on Saturday night, has already captivated audiences with its incredible lineup. Among the contestants vying for the prestigious glitterball trophy are Tasha Ghouri, a star from Love Island who has already impressed both judges and fans with her stunning performances. She joins a star-studded cast including Pete Wicks, Jamie Borthwick, Nick Knowles, and Shayne Ward, all hoping to follow in the footsteps of last year's winners Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola.
As the first dances of the season unfolded, it became clear that this year's competition is going to be fierce. JLS singer JB and his partner Amy took the top spot on the leaderboard with 31 points, followed closely by Tasha and her partner Aljaž Škorjanec, as well as actress Sarah Hadland and her partner Vito, both scoring 30 points. On the other end of the spectrum, Toyah Willcox and Neil Jones struggled with their routine, scoring only 12 points. Pete and Jowita Pryzstal's pasadoble and Paul Merson's Vindaloo American Smooth with Karen Hauer also didn't quite hit the mark, earning only 17 points.
But while JB seems to be soaring above the competition, the latest odds from Ladbrokes suggest that Tasha may actually be the one to watch. She currently stands at odds of 3/1, closely followed by fan-favorite Chris at 7/2, tied with JB. In contrast, Paul and Nick are at the bottom of the odds, with a slim chance of winning at 80/1.
However, these odds have not gone without controversy. Some fans have accused the show of being "fixed," pointing out Tasha's previous experience as a dancer. But others have come to her defense, noting that she may not have the same background in ballroom and Latin dancing as some of the other contestants.
Despite the speculation, Tasha remains focused on giving her all to this new experience. As she stated in a previous interview, her career has taken a different direction since her time on Love Island, and she is excited to learn new styles of dance. And her cha cha cha to Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter certainly proved her abilities, earning high praise from the judges.
As the competition heats up, fans can stay on top of all the behind-the-scenes gossip and latest news by joining Metro's Strictly community on WhatsApp. And with such a talented and diverse group of contestants, it's anyone's guess who will come out on top. Tune in to BBC One and iPlayer every Saturday at 7pm to find out who will take home the coveted glitterball trophy. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, don't hesitate to reach out to the entertainment team at The Agency – they would love to hear from you.
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