Tasha Ghouri supported by family over Christmas amid Andrew split as she gushes over Strictly tour life
TASHA Ghouri has revealed how she was supported by her family over Christmas amid her split with Andrew Le Page.
Love Island stars Tasha, 26, and Andrew, 29, shocked fans after secretly parting ways during the festive period, with The Sun discovering she had signed up to celebrity dating app Raya.
Speaking in new interviews, the model has told how her family became her rock during the breakup while gushing over Strictly tour life.
She told MailOnline: “I’ll be honest, over Christmas I wanted to spend time with my family.
“I just enjoyed the eating and the food. I went and saw my dad in Spain and then my brother flew over from Australia, but for me, it was about family time.”
Looking back on her time on Strictly, Tasha expressed excitement about her upcoming tour commitment for the show, shifting her focus to the future.
She added to The Mirror: “Honestly I have had the best time on Strictly.
“Doing the Strictly tour in front of thousands of people, I cannot wait to do that. Just have fun and smile and connect with people.
“That’s what I really love doing and to get to dance with Aljaz again and all the other pros. It is really magical and I can’t wait to dance again.”
Today, Tasha refused to answer questions about her relationship breakdown during the tour’s press day and instead focused on the shows, which kick off on Friday night.
“It’s such a crazy feeling standing in the middle of arenas where all these people have come to see you dance,” said Tasha.
“You see what Strictly does to them; you see the smiles and the happy faces and that fuels you.”
It’s been a tough few days for Tasha, who was the show’s first deaf contestant.
News of her unexpected split from Andrew broke after she was spotted on Raya.
The reality star hurriedly removed her dating app profile as those close to Andrew claim he was blindsided by the move.
Insiders say he believed the couple were “going through a rough patch” – but had no clue Tasha was already moving on.
It also came as a massive surprise for fans after Tasha insisted she and Andrew would not be affected by the Strictly curse.
She reached the final of the BBC dance show last year and is now going on the road with her dance partner Aljaz and their Strictly co-stars for a nationwide live tour.
Prior to the competition starting last autumn, Tasha told The Sun: “Andrew, to me, is the hottest man on this whole planet.
“Me and Andrew trust each other 100 per cent.
“It’s not a make-or-break for us. We’re going to breeze through this because we’re going to marry each other one day, you know?”
Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour opens in Birmingham on Friday 17th January for the first night of 30 shows across the UK.
Tasha struggled to hide her real feelings amid Andrew split
By Amanda Devlin, Assistant Showbiz Editor (Features)
As the saying goes, “the show must go on” – even if you’ve just broken up with your ex of two and a half years.
But Tasha looked miserable as she emerged from backstage at the Birmingham Utilita Arena ahead of the Strictly Live tour launch.
I was there when the Love Island star walked in with her head down, arm in arm with dance partner Alijaz.
She may have looked incredible, but her face told a different story.
Ever the professional, Tasha forced a smile for the cameras, yet sadly you could tell it was an effort.
Who can blame her? Break ups are horrible. Even if like her you’re dressed in a gold sequin dress and in full glam, if you’re not happy on the inside, it shows.
The tired-looking dancer was pale and downcast as she returned to work after her break up.
Forcing a grin as she posed for photographs with her Strictly co-stars, Tasha’s mask slipped when the cameras stopped rolling during the press day to promote the Strictly Live tour.
At events, Tasha is always super smiley, polite and charming. I’ve interviewed her a few times as well as bumped into her on the red carpet at various award shows.
She is usually very relaxed and happy to catch up – but today she isolated herself and wasn’t keen on talking – even if it was about Strictly Come Dancing.
It’s sad to think that behind the glitz and glam of the nationwide tour with its bright lights and entertaining dances, Tasha will be privately battling her relationship breakdown.
There was a sweet moment when she rested her head on Montell Douglas’s shoulders as she looked for comfort from friends.
Although the tour could prove to be the perfect distraction from Andrew, let’s hope her Strictly co-stars are there for her through the highs and the lows.