Tasha Ghouri is ready to strut her stuff on Strictly Come Dancing 2024, joining the likes of JB Gill, Shayne Ward and Sarah Hadland in the BBC ballroom.

But when did she appear on Love Island? What rule did she break that caused her to get banned from social media? And why did she and Giovanni Pernice reportedly split?

Here’s everything you need to know about Strictly 2024 contestant Tasha Ghouri…

Who Strictly star Tasha Ghouri is

Tasha Ghouri is a reality star, dancer and model – who shot to fame after appearing in Love Island in 2022. On the ITV show, she made history as its first-ever deaf contestant.

During Love Island, she was coupled up with Andrew Le Page, a real estate agent from Guernsey. And despite their rollercoaster journey in the villa, the pair came in fourth place.

Following her villa stint, Tasha has gone from strength to strength career-wise, landing deals with eBay and L’Oreal.

She also has a podcast called Superpowers with Tasha and has turned her hand to writing, releasing two books, Your Superpower: Embrace what makes you different and Hits Different.

Where Tasha Ghouri is from and how old she is

Tasha was born in Thirsk in North Yorkshire on August 11 1998, making her 26.

After graduating, budding dancer Tasha she headed to London, signed with a modelling agency and worked behind a bar – while also being a self-employed dancer.

And in 2020, Tasha bagged a role dancing in the music video for More Than Words by Sleepwalkrs featuring MNEK.

Can Tasha Ghouri hear?

Tasha was born deaf into a hearing family. Aged five, she had a cochlear impact – a small device – fitted in her right ear, which allowed her to hear for the first time.

I’d wear my hair down to hide my implant and keep myself to myself.

“They [her parents] wanted me to experience the hearing world, to hear their voices. I had the operation at Bradford Hospital when I was five, and I’m still in touch with the surgeon today,” Tasha revealed to Financial Times in 2023.

Talking about how she felt as a teenager with a cochlear, Tasha said: “I used to beat myself down. I’d wear my hair down to hide my implant and keep myself to myself.”

And luckily, she had an outlet: Dancing. The star explained: “What made me confident was dancing.”

The implant itself does not cure deafness, but provides a useful sensation of hearing sound. The device works by allowing Tasha to receive and process sounds and speech. The implant doesn’t make you hear normally again, but it can help you with sounds.

She explained: “I can hear so much more. The kettle pinging, phone ringing and my dad’s sniffing – which drives me mad – but I can hear that now more than ever.”

Tasha Ghouri fluent in sign language

Tasha has been using British Sign Language since she was little. In 2022, Tasha urged others to learn a little sign language as it “goes a long way”.

“A lot of people never know how to approach people that are deaf or hearing impaired because they don’t know how to communicate,” Tasha told Newsbeat.

She added: “[You can be deaf-friendly] by learning basic British Sign Language, because if you just learn basic conversation, that really does go a long way.”

Tasha continued: “Always make sure your lips are based on them, because a lot of deaf [and] hearing-impaired people lip-read. Especially me, I’ll always look for you 24/7. Another thing is don’t cover your mouth!”

Strictly star Tasha Ghouri’s height

Tasha is officially 5ft 9in talll (175 cm), as stated on her Mass Talent modelling portfolio.

Tasha Ghouri and Andrew are still together

After meeting on Love Island, Tasha and Andrew have gone from strength to strength.

Just weeks after the show, the pair cemented their love for each other by opting to get matching rose tattoos. Tasha was inked on her neck, while Andrew got his tat on his hand.

And then it didn’t take long for the pair to move in with each other. In September 2022, it was revealed that they had moved into a lush two-bed apartment in east London.

And in June last year, the pair ended up adopting a dog: an adorable pup called Luna. Announcing the news on Instagram, Tasha wrote: “We the cool dog parents now.

“Luna we love you so much! Thank you @aloradogrescue and Homeward bound for getting her to us safely, anyone looking to adopt I can’t recommend Alora dog rescue enough! Huge thank you.”

Tasha Ghouri wants to get engaged

Tasha and Andrew are not engaged – but according to Andrew, Tasha has been anything but subtle about her desire for him to get down on one knee.

Speaking to Goss.ie in July 2023 about engagement plans, Andrew said: “It is funny isn’t it? It’s cute, and [Tasha] talks about it every day.

“It’s not [dropping] hints, it’s ‘Give me a ring!’”, he joked about his girlfriend, before he added: “It’s all good, I do laugh it off.”

He continued: “Obviously we are in a really good position together, and we’re really happy with each other so I’m sure one day it will happen. She just needs to wait and be patient.”

Banned from social media after major rule break

In April last year, Tasha found herself in hot water after one of her TikTok posts was banned for breaching advertising rules.

The video, captioned: “POV you’re doing what you’re passionate about using my voice,” gave fans a glimpse into her post-reality show life. But the post banned due to a small oversight.

Tasha was paid by EMI Records to use the song Hold Me Closer Joel Corry Remix by Elton John & Britney Spears in the video. She wrote alongside the video which was taken down at the time: “#TinyDancer #HoldMeCloser soundad.”

ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) believed the fact that the video was an advert hadn’t been promoted enough. However, EMI Records argued that it was clearly marked and said they asked their influencers to use ‘soundad’ on their videos to show it was an advertisement.

ASA ruled it wasn’t suitable and said: “We considered, however, it unlikely that all UK TikTok users would understand the meaning of the label ‘soundad’.  We therefore considered that the label ‘soundad’ was not sufficiently clear to indicate that the post, in particular the soundtrack, was advertising.”

ASA then concluded that Tasha should have used the branded content disclosure tool when posting.

Fling with Giovanni Pernice

Tasha and Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice reportedly dated a few years ago. Before she headed into Love Island, the pair apparently enjoyed a number of secret dates.

They are said to have connected when they started DMing each other, before meeting in January 2022 – a month after he won Strictly with Rose Ayling-Ellis.

“They have a lot in common, both being dancers, and he had just learned a lot about the deaf community performing with Rose on Strictly, who Tasha really admires,” a source claimed to MailOnline at the time.

The insider also explained why things came to an end. They said: “Their romance didn’t progress because Giovanni was travelling a lot with the Strictly tour and Tasha was already involved with someone else.”

Tasha in Strictly fix row

The news of Tasha appearing on this year’s Strictly was revealed back in August. And while many people shared their excitement over Tasha taking to the floor, other people slammed the show for signing “another trained dancer”.

As Tasha has competed in a number of major dance events and featured in music videos, fans claimed she will have an unfair advantage over her co-stars.

Sharing their thoughts on social media, one person said: “Another trained dancer – when will the BBC learn,” while someone else wrote: “Isn’t this an unfair advantage. Disappointing when she’s actually a dancer.”

However, others defended Tasha, insisting she wasn’t trained as a professional ballroom dancer. They said: “Bro she isn’t a professional ballroom dancer. It’s the same with Layton. Yes he is a professional dancer but not in ballroom and Latin. I feel like she will be amazing.”

Net worth

Tasha is reportedly worth a huge £2million.

As well as brand deals, her work on social media helps top up her bank account, with Tasha said to earn up to £3,000 per sponsored post on Instagram and £1,200 from her TikTok videos.

It’s also been claimed she once earned £50,000 to take pictures for a brand and post it online.

JOIN ED!’s ANT AND DEC NEWS CHANNEL ON WHATSAPP – IN THESE 4 SIMPLE STEPS USING THE INVITE LINK HERE

Catch Tasha Ghouri when Strictly kicks off on BBC One at 7.20pm on Saturday September 14.

Read more: Tasha Ghouri and Jamie Borthwick favourites to win Strictly 2024 as full line-up confirmed

So what do you think of this story? You can leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know.

Television star Nick Knowles is one of the 15 celebrities taking part in this year’s Strictly.

The presenter has been gracing our screens for more than three decades and we can’t believe he hasn’t done the show before! However, it appears now is the right time for him to join the Strictly family and learn some moves…

“I’m so, so excited to be doing Strictly this year,” he said.

“People may be more used to me getting stuck in on a building site or travelling the world, but dancing live on TV will be a whole new adventure. I’ve spent my whole life learning new skills and I’ve never been afraid of a challenge – there’s life in the old dog yet to take on one more big one – being taught how to dance! I’ll give it my everything …. and try not to embarrass my kids of course!” Nick shared in a statement.

As Nick continues to dominate our TV screens this year, we find out more about him. Is he married? Does he have any children? How much is he worth? Keep reading to find out…

Who Nick Knowles is, how old he is, height and where he’s from

Nick Knowles is a British television presenter, writer, and musician.

Nick was born on September 21, 1962, making him 61 years old.

He was born in Southall, Middlesex. At age 11, he moved to Mildenhall in Suffolk where he attended St Louis Middle School before moving again and attending Gunnersbury Catholic School for Boys in London.

After his family moved again, Nick went to the Skinners’ School in Tunbridge Wells in Kent.

Nick Knowles is 6ft 1 ½, according to Celebrity Heights.

How Nick Knowles become famous

Before fronting television shows, Strictly star Nick Knowles started out as a runner in TV production.

In the early 1990s, he presented the show Ridge Riders on ITV before getting his big break with DIY SOS. In 1999, he served as the main host of BBC One’s home renovation show until 2010 when it was re-formatted.

Since 2010, Nick has continued to front the show’s current format, DIY SOS: The Big Build.

What Nick Knowles is doing now

Nick Knowles still hosts DIY SOS: The Big Build on BBC One. However, he also presents over television shows.

Since 2021, he has been presenting Nick Knowles’ Big House Clearout and starred in his travel documentaries this year – The Mighty Mississippi with Nick Knowles and Nick Knowles in South America.

How old is Nick Knowles’ girlfriend?

Nick’s girlfriend, lingerie and sex toy entrepreneur Katie Dadzie, is 34 years old. The pair have been in a relationship since 2021. Nick and Katie got engaged in July 2023.

During an interview with The Sun in March, Nick admitted he’s been too busy to plan their wedding.

“I’ve been away too much with all the travel shows I’ve been doing. Katie’s been very busy with the company,” he explained.

“And as that gets busier, the time to be able to find, to disappear for a week in the schedule gets more and more difficult.”

Nick Knowles’ marriages

Nick Knowles is not currently married. However, he has been married twice before.

From 1996 to 2000, he was married to Gillian Knowles. He tied the knot with his second wife, Jessica Rose Moor, in 2012 before divorcing in 2017 after he supported her through a cervical cancer diagnosis.

Nick Knowles’ children

Nick has four children from three different relationships.

Daughter Tuesday and Nick’s eldest son Charlie are from his first marriage with Gillian.

His second son, TJ, he shares with former dancer girlfriend Paula Beckett, while his youngest son, Eddie, he had with his second wife, Jessica.

Why Nick Knowles got divorced

In an interview with the Evening Standard, Nick admitted his four-year marriage to Gillian came to an end because he chose to put his career first. He then dated Suzi Perry for three years.

However, he admitted he had commitment issues: “My relationships have pretty much followed a pattern. They last six months and start off with me explaining that I work a lot, so will have commitment issues.

“The women involved agree that that is fine, then after a month I get a phone call saying: ‘This isn’t on.’ After three months, we split up, then get back together. After five, there’s another tussle. At six, it’s all off.”

During an interview with Big Issue in 2016, Nick spoke about his past romances and admitted he would do things differently.

“In terms of relationships, I’d absolutely do things differently. I mean, I have been guilty of having an affair. I’d tell my young self, if you’re unhappy in your relationship, end it and then go and look for another relationship,” Nick said.

He continued: “I hate the fact that I’ve hurt people emotionally in the past. I wish I hadn’t.”

Split from second wife

Nick’s split from his second wife Jessica was surrounded by controversy.

She claimed that he refused to pay the school fees for their son, Eddie – something his reps furiously denied.

Posting on Twitter at the time, she said: “It has been long agreed by my (soon-to-be ex) husband that Eddie would be privately educated — a luxury he is in the position to afford, as he has done for all his other children.

“As such, Eddie is enrolled to start private school this September (a school that me and my husband visited and chose together) except that he won’t, as I was advised by my husband’s solicitor that this promise has been withdrawn.”

She added: “Some people’s generosity is only present in front of TV cameras.”

Nick recently made a vow to Eddie after feeling guilty for working away too much. He revealed how he has reassessed his work/life balance and pledged to make a “greater effort” with Eddie.

Speaking with the Mirror back in December 2022, Nick revealed that he struggled to juggle work with his family life. He shared: “It’s the most difficult thing in modern life to weigh up the amount you work to improve their lifestyles. Versus missing your children grow up. I’m not sure I got that right with my older children, I was probably away too much.”

Nick’s health battle

The star appeared on Lorraine in November 2021, sharing a scary experience with Covid during lockdown.

He told the host: “I had it really bad right at the start of lockdown. Me being impatient tried to get straight back into exercise directly afterwards.

“There seems to be some correlation or suggestion now that going too hard and exercise too soon after Covid can cause you problems. I had, what my doctors described, Long Covid for about 10 months. No energy at all. Absolutely knackered the whole time.

“I didn’t want to tell anyone because I thought I wouldn’t get a booking for work, so I kept it to myself.”

Are Nick Knowles and Eric Knowles related?

No. Nick and Bargain Hunt presenter Eric Knowles are not related to one another.

Net worth

As of 2024, Nick Knowles is worth $10 million (£7.5m), according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Read more: Nick Knowles’ age-gap girlfriend on problem in their relationship: ‘I don’t know how he puts up with it’

Watch Nick Knowles on Strictly from 7.20pm on Saturday September 14 on BBC One.

So what do you think of this story? You can leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know.

Star of Catchphrase Stephen Mulhern previously opened up about the body part he doesn’t want anyone to see.

The TV star has been gracing our screens for more than 25 years, hosting shows on CITV as well as Britain’s Got More Talent and Dancing On Ice, to name but a few.

However, despite a long-lasting career, Stephen has been known for his privacy. To the public’s knowledge, he is not married and doesn’t have kids. However, his personal life isn’t the only thing he doesn’t want the public to see…

Catchphrase star Stephen Mulhern will never be seen in flip-flops

During an interview with Woman Magazine last May, Stephen confessed that he hates his feet.

“I never show my feet. I hate them. If you open a bag of Monster Munch, that’s how I see my feet,” he said.

Stephen continued: “I never wear flip-flops – even on holiday, I’ll get very close to the water so no one will see them by the time I get in.”

He also stated that his biggest pet hate is “selfishness and rudeness”.

“There’s not one person I’d ever say ‘no’ to in terms of a selfie or anything like that. The biggest thing in my industry is being kind to the runners, as they work so hard and at some point, they’ll probably be higher up the ladder than you, too! Just treat people right; you don’t need to be an idiot.”

‘It’s more about having fun’

Catchphrase has remained on our screens since 1985, with Stephen taking on the role of host in 2013.

During an interview with Digital Spy that same year, Stephen agreed with the interviewer that the “sense of fun” is why the show stands out from its competitors.

“Yes, there is pressure for them to get it right and progress through to the jackpot round, but it’s more about having fun. So yeah, that’s the perfect summing up of the show – it’s about having a good time and just playing along,” he said.

Read more: Stephen Mulhern on romance disaster when he was 13 years old: ‘It was very embarrassing’

Celebrity Catchphrase is on Saturday September 14 at 7.30pm on ITV1.

So what do you think of this story? You can leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know.