Strictly’s Tasha Ghouri forced to defend her dance experience after she’s announced as latest signing

STRICTLY star Tasha Ghouri has been forced to defend her dance experience after announcing she's joining the competition.

The 25-year-old - who used to date ex-pro dancer Giovanni Pernice - competed in a number of major dance events before finding fame on Love Island.

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It's sparked concern she will have an unfair advantage over her co-stars - just like fellow competitors JB Gill and Sarah Hadland.

As she was revealed as the 6th contestant on the BBC dance show, Tasha said: “Pinch me, I can't believe I'm going to be on Strictly Come Dancing.

"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.

"I know it's going to be an unforgettable experience and I hope to represent and make everyone proud out on that dancefloor.”

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The reality star then defended her position on the show despite being a professional dancer - saying: "I've not danced for quite a few years, since Love Island my career is so different.

"It's such a different dance style, I may actually not be good at it, like ballet - I'm not good at ballet.

"I'm trained in commercial street style it's going to be very hard but I'm excited for a challenge."