Strictly's Tasha Ghouri reveals new chapter as she brushes off Andrew Le Page's swipe after moving on with YouTuber
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TASHA Ghouri has brushed off a swipe from her ex Andrew Le Page by revealing her new chapter - after moving on with CBBC star Cam Whitnall.
The Strictly star started dating the YouTuber just weeks after she ruled out a new romance.
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Tasha Ghouri, who is deaf, has become a celebrity ambassador for Make-A-Wish and Disney
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She split from her Love Island boyfriend Andrew Le Page five months ago
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On social media, Andrew has appeared to take aim at his former girlfriend when he re-posted another user's TikTok video which had a foul-mouthed rant on-screen that read: "Nah, f**k you. I was good enough and you made me believe I wasn't.".
Ignoring her ex, Tasha told fans she's become a celebrity ambassador for Make-A-Wish and Disney.
The 26-year-old took part in A Disney Wish UK – a three-day experience at Hoar Cross Hall in Staffordshire - with more than 200 children living with critical illness.
Tasha told the Mirror: "The work they do is incredible. They're a great charity, providing magical, beautiful experiences for all these families. I felt so honoured to be a part of that, to just make them happy, make them go away with these beautiful memories.
"It was so emotional and magical– I look back on it and just feel grateful to be part of that.
"I want to keep doing charity work, be a real advocate for the deaf community and work with charities like Make-A-Wish.
"These are the things I'm passionate about, I want to help people when I can. That's what is really important to me."
The deaf dancer also opened up about her own struggles with her disability.
She added: "I do still face difficulties today, but, you know, it doesn't compare at all to that these children go through every single day.
"Everyone has their own difficulties, dealing with disabilities and illnesses, but these children live in a hospital, and for Make-A-Wish to provide an experience where it's all accessible, they can travel and they look after them.
"It's so important to have that in the world, because the world can be so sad and scary sometimes. It's nice to have that positive light in their lives."
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