Tasha Ghouri Reflects on Love Island Fame, Personal Growth, and Disability Advocacy

Tasha Ghouri, who captured hearts on the 2022 season of Love Island, is opening up about her experiences with instant fame and her continued advocacy for disability representation. Two years after her villa debut, Ghouri reflects on personal growth, relationship milestones, and exciting new ventures, including a collaboration with hot Diamonds jewellery.

Navigating overnight Fame After Love Island

Ghouri admits that adjusting to life after Love Island presented challenges. The sudden shift to being a public figure led to unexpected personal losses. “It was a challenging shift and you lose people. I lost friends and family due to instant fame because it was a new reality for me,” Ghouri reveals.

She emphasizes the need to adapt quickly to a changed lifestyle. Things like frequent clubbing became incompatible with her new public profile.

Personal Growth And Self-Confidence

Looking back, Ghouri sees her Love Island experience as a catalyst for significant personal development. “Tasha today is someone who’s a lot stronger,” she asserts. “I feel like Tasha today doesn’t care about what people think and has more confidence in herself. In this industry, you do have to be strong and ignore the negativity.”

Developing a “thick skin” has been crucial for navigating the entertainment industry and focusing on positivity.

style Inspiration and Jewellery Collaboration

Ghouri’s style continues to evolve, drawing inspiration from figures like Hailey Bieber. Jewellery plays a key role in her fashion choices, leading to a collaboration with Hot Diamonds on a personalized name necklace collection.

The collection allows customers to create meaningful pieces, with Ghouri’s favorite being her “T&A” initial necklace, representing her relationship with Andrew le Page.

Future Plans With Andrew Le Page

While engagement questions persist, Ghouri confirms that she and Andrew are in no rush to get married. Their relationship remains strong, with Ghouri expressing deep affection for Le Page. “We’re definitely in it for the long haul,” she shares.

Love Island Favorites And Suggestions For Future seasons

Ghouri remains a Love Island fan and is currently rooting for Ayo and Mimii. She hopes they will rekindle their connection and create an “epic love story.”

She also advocates for increased disability representation on the show. Ghouri stresses the importance of moving beyond token representation and showcasing the diversity within the disabled community. “It’s critically important to show that you can find love even though if you’ve got a disability,” she explains.

Advocating For Disability Awareness

Ghouri actively campaigns for normalizing deaf accents,addressing the negative comments she receives about her voice. She uses her platform to educate others about cochlear implants and promote the beauty of deaf accents. Recently, The National Deaf Children’s Society revealed that 77% of deaf young people feel isolated at school. Source: NDCS

When asked about policy changes she’d enforce, Ghouri instantly points to media accessibility, advocating for captions and subtitles on all content. She highlights the disconnect felt by many when content lacks accessibility features.

Future Aspirations

Ghouri expresses a keen interest in participating in dancing-related TV shows. She also dreams of launching her own fashion line. “I love fashion and I’d love to one day have my own kind of business and see people wearing clothes that I create,” Ghouri says.