Tasha Ghouri reveals she was targeted by bullies in school - and how she's 'proving them wrong' with Strictly success Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Madison Burgess Published: 09:52 BST, 28 September 2024 | Updated: 09:54 BST, 28 September 2024 e-mail 19 shares View comments Strictly 's Tasha Ghouri has opened up about being targeted by bullies during her school days - and has revealed that the show is helping her 'prove them wrong'. The Love Island star, 26, is getting the last laugh with her success on the show, after being picked on for being deaf while she was growing up.
Tasha was born deaf and received her cochlear implant when she was five years old, later making history as the first-ever deaf contestant on Love Island in 2022, where she made the final with her boyfriend Andrew Le Page . She has a large fan base who are rooting for her on the dance show and is the star is vocally passionate about raising awareness for the deaf community. Speaking about her bullies, the Strictly contest told The Daily Star : 'When I was being bullied, I always thought, "One day I'll prove you all wrong".
Strictly's Tasha Ghouri has opened up about being targeted by bullies during her school days - and has revealed that the show is helping her 'prove them wrong' The Love Island star, 26, is getting the last laugh with her recent success, after being picked on for being deaf while she was growing up 'So being able to say I've done that with Strictly is amazing. I'm so p.