Strictly Come Dancing's Tasha Ghouri's Love Island boyfriend, dancer 'ex' and why being deaf is her 'superpower'

Tasha Ghouri found fame - and true love - in Love Island and is now stepping onto the dancefloor for Strictly Come Dancing. The model, author, influencer and activist has had a busy and varied career since her appearance on the ITV dating show in 2022.

Love Island's first deaf contestant, she met partner Andrew Le Page in the villa and the couple have gone from strength to strength. On their return home from Spain, they moved in together and earlier this year became home owners, picking up the keys to a stunning countryside property.

The star is passionate about raising awareness for the deaf community and since Love Island has put her fame - and social media following - to good use. Strictly will no doubt propel her profile to new heights, giving her chance to spread her message to a whole new audience tuning in on BBC One on Saturday nights.

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In Strictly Come Dancing 2024 she has been paired with Aljaž Škorjanec, who is returning to the show as a pro after a two-year hiatus. He is married to fellow professional dancer Janette Manrara and said he took the break “to be a great dad and a great husband”.

Tasha was born Natasha Amber Ghouri to parents Tarek and Nicky on August 11, 1998 and grew up in Thirsk in North Yorkshire. She has a brother called Alexander and a step-sister called Sienna.

Her parents divorced when she was eight but Tasha has said the family remains close-knit, despite now being spread across the world. Her dad now lives in Spain while her mum remains in Yorkshire and her brother lives in Australia.

Tasha was born deaf but has said her parents found out when she was 12 months old. She has had a