The new series of Strictly Come Dancing is less than a month away and there is already one celebrity in particular who is standing out to the pro dancers.
Love Island star Tasha Ghouri, 26, who is trained in commercial dance, is said to be the one contestant all the male professional dancers want to be partnered with.
A source told The Sun: ‘She has all the qualities of the competitions, making her the favourite among the male pros.’
Slovenian born Alijaz Skorjanec, 34, who has returned to the show for the 20th anniversary has been tipped to partner with her.
Meanwhile Nick Kowles, 61, is the ‘standout favourite’ among the female pros.
Model Tasha Ghouri , 26, who is trained in commercial dance and confirmed for this year’s Strictly is thought to be the one contestant all the male professional dancers want to be partnered with
Slovenian born Alijaz Skorjanec, 34, who has returned to the show for the 20th anniversary has been tipped to partner with her
It comes as the former Love Island star took to her Instagram to share a slew of sweet snaps from her holiday in Marrakesh earlier this month with her boyfriend Andrew Le Page.
The influencer who first met Andrew, 29, on the 2022 series of the reality show, shared with her followers a series of loved-up snaps, sensational fits, and picturesque dinner locations after ringing in her 26th birthday in style.
In one candid snap, the couple looked more loved-up than ever as they gazed into one another’s eyes while wearing stylish get-ups for the evening.
The couple recently sparked rumours they had secretly married in August.
The reality TV star, posted a series of loved-up snaps to her Instagram wearing a white dress and holding a bouquet of flowers.
And fans came to the conclusion that the pair had finally tied the knot.
Tasha was revealed as the sixth celebrity confirmed for Strictly, beginning in September.
She is already the favourite to win the 20th anniversary series, currently priced by BetMGM at 4/1.
The former Love Island star who has recently been holiday in Marrakesh with her boyfriend Andrew Le Page (both pictured) is thought to have all the qualities of the competition
Tasha who was the sixth celebrity to be confirmed for this year’s dancing show is already the favourite to win the 20th anniversary series, currently priced by BetMGM at 4/1.
Despite ‘the Strictly curse’ hanging over people’s heads, Tasha seemed to brush that aside as her and Andrew looked more loved up than ever larking about on holiday
Tasha has previous dance experience as a commercial street style dancer but sources say Nick Knowles has also impressed
She’s closely followed by JB Gill, member of boy band JLS, who is the currently priced at 5/1, and 2005 X Factor Winner Shayne Ward, priced at 11/2.
Commenting on Strictly’s upcoming series, UK Director at BetMGM, Sam Behar, said: ‘Tasha Ghouri’s previous dance experience as a commercial street style dancer potentially gives her an edge where she’s currently the favourite, priced at 4/1.
‘JB Gill should also feel at home on the dance floor, thanks to his years of performing with JLS, and is priced at 5/1.
‘But it’s still early days with the show not expecting to start until mid-September, and with such a strong lineup, we’re expecting some fierce competition and surprises as the season gets underway.’
STRICTLY LINE-UP 2024
Chris McCausland
Age: 46
Profession: Comedian
Chris says: ‘If anybody out there is thinking – How the hell is he going to do that? – then rest assured that I am thinking exactly the same thing.’
Dr. Punam Krishan
Age: Unknown
Profession: GP and broadcaster
Punam says: ‘I have watched Strictly every year and it feels extra special that it’s the 20th year, I can’t believe I will be the one getting Strictly-fied.’
Toyah Willcox
Age: 66
Profession: Singer, actor, presenter
Toyah says: ‘I’m super excited and love this show. To be a part of it, the spray tan the glitter. Its a landmark year for me I came a pensioner, Glasto and now I get spray tans.’
Pete Wicks
Age: 36
Profession: Reality star
Pete says: ‘Dancing live in front of the nation every Saturday? Absolutely terrifying.’
Shayne Ward
Age: 39
Profession: Actor and singer
Shayne says: ‘I’m no stranger to live TV, but dancing Latin and Ballroom in front of millions is a whole new level.’
Tom Dean
Age: 24
Profession: Olympic medal winning swimmer
Tom says: ‘Now I can officially talk about how excited I am to get stuck into something new, meet some brilliant people and get dancing’
Nick Knowles
Age: 61
Profession: TV presenter
Nick says: ‘I am going to really go for it I will throw myself at it 100 per cent!’
JB Gill
Age: 37
Profession: Singer
JB says: ‘A lot of the ballroom styles are very alien to me – I didn’t do those dances growing up. I am not a trained dancer.’
Wynne Evans
Age: 52
Profession: Opera singer, presenter
Wynne says: ‘The stuff I’m nervous about is the ones that involve jumping, I don’t really want to do the jive, I’m nervous about that.
Tasha Ghouri
Age: 25
Profession: Model and reality star
Tasha says: ‘I’ve been watching the show since I was little – it’s a firm Ghouri family favourite – so this is a total dream come true.’
Sarah Hadland
Age: 53
Profession: Actress
Sarah says: ‘I feel particularly excited to be part of such an iconic show in its 20th year.’
Jamie Borthwick
Age: 30
Profession: EastEnders star
Jamie says: ‘I had a ball doing the Christmas special, so when I was asked to join it was the easiest yes!’
Sam Quek
Age: 35
Profession: Former GB hockey player and presenter
Sam says: ‘I am so relieved it is out there now it has been hard to keep a secret! The rumours were spreading and I had to lie! I am used to dancing on a girls night out but I will give it my all’
Paul Merson
Age: 56
Profession: Former footballer
Paul says: ‘I won’t worry about it until it starts but when it does I will be nervous – I have only danced three times in my life!’
