Tasha Ghouri: From Love Island to Strictly — advocate and author

Introduction

Tasha Ghouri is a prominent British television personality and author whose profile has grown rapidly in recent years. Her visibility as a deaf public figure and former Love Island contestant has widened public discussion about disability, representation and accessibility in mainstream media. Understanding her career is relevant for readers interested in media diversity, contemporary TV culture and advocacy work.

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Background and early life

Born Natasha Amber Ghouri on 11 August 1998 in Thirsk, Tasha Ghouri was deaf from birth. Her background and lived experience have informed both her public persona and her work as an advocate for the deaf community. She has described aspects of her journey in public appearances and through collaborative writing.

Television and public profile

Ghouri first gained broad public attention as a contestant on Love Island series eight, where she became the show’s first deaf contestant. Paired with partner Andrew, the couple finished fourth, and the series significantly increased her public reach. According to her broadcaster profile, she amassed an online following of over 2.2 million as a result of her visibility on the show. Since then, her television credits listed on industry databases include appearances on programmes such as Would I Lie to You?, Michael McIntyre’s Big Show and a listed credit for Comic Relief: Funny for Money (2025). She has also stepped into competitive performance television, joining Strictly Come Dancing and entering a new phase of mainstream entertainment work.

Advocacy, podcast and book

Beyond screen appearances, Ghouri uses her platform to advocate for the deaf community and support related charities. In 2023 she launched a podcast, Superpowers with Tasha, with a second series reported to be in development. She is also a co‑author of Hits Different, written with Lizzie Huxley‑Jones, which explores the experience of a young deaf adult pursuing dance — a subject aligned with Ghouri’s public interest in performance and representation.

Conclusion

Tasha Ghouri’s career combines reality TV fame, entertainment appearances and purposeful advocacy. As she continues with projects such as podcast series two and high‑profile television work, her role in raising awareness about deafness and inclusion in mainstream media is likely to persist. For readers, Ghouri’s trajectory illustrates how personal experience and public platforms can intersect to influence representation and conversation in British media.