Tasha Ghouri and Aljaz Skorjanec pose ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing final – Instagram (Image: undefined)
Despite clinching the Glitterball Trophy in a nail-biting finale of , i, 26, has been hailed as the ‘real winner’. PR expert Kayley Cornelius anticipates a deluge of media offers for Tasha.
Speaking to The Daily Star, Kayley said: “Tasha might just be the real winner of Strictly, thanks to her incredible marketability and ability to connect with a wide range of audiences. Her content, which centres on lifestyle, beauty, and fashion, makes her especially appealing to brands in those sectors – some of the biggest spenders in online advertising.She continued: “
She added: “Appearing on is always a major PR move for any celebrity, but seems poised to benefit more than most. Since announcing her participation, her engagement has soared, nearly doubling her average interactions compared to before.”
“With her large following and high engagement rate, brands are likely to pay top rates to work with her. Tasha could easily command a five-figure sum per sponsored post, and long-term collaborations could push her earnings into six figures-or even higher if she becomes the face of a brand.”
Tasha Ghouri has been the dubbed the “real winner” of Strictly (Image: PA)
Kayley also speculated that Tasha will host a dating show featuring individuals who use sign language and is expected to make an appearance on ITV’s , according to the publication.
This come come as a blow to Chris, who will be hoping to be inundated with TV offers following his victory with Dianne.
Following the Saturday night finale, where comedian , Tasha’s prospects of cashing in on her fame have soared. Before the winners were crowned, the final four pairs had to impress with three dances each, vying for the public’s votes.
Chris and Dianne left fans emotional as they won the 2024 series (Image: PA)
The Love Island sensation and her professional partner Aljaž Škorjanec wowed the judges, scoring 39 points for their performance to P!nk’s ‘What About Us’. Their Showdance to Benny Goodman’s ‘Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing)’, along with their American Smooth, both earned perfect scores of 40 from the panel.
Despite their efforts, they couldn’t outshine champions Chris and Dianne, who triumphed with a unique Couple’s Choice routine.
The judges couldn’t hold back their emotions after witnessing Chris’s touching waltz to You’ll Never Walk Alone, Liverpool’s iconic anthem, and the powerful couple’s choice dance to John Lennon’s Instant Karma. Despite the warm celebrations, opinions were divided with some thinking Tasha and Aljaž deserved the glitterball trophy more this season.
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Judge Shirley was brought to tears by Chris’s performance but some critics suggested that Tasha’s technique outshone her counterpart on the dance floor. A user commented on X, previously known as Twitter: “Chris is the weakest of the 4 finalists. But he is the most deserving winner.”
Another noted, “Tasha and Sarah should have won, they were much more sleek on the dance floor. But Chris is still a worthy winner.”