Strictly Come Dancing 'real winner' revealed as Tasha Ghouri set to make millions with huge TV deals

Tasha Ghouri, a standout from Strictly Come Dancing, is being dubbed the 'true champion' of this year's season, as she is poised to earn millions from exciting new television contracts.

The grand finale of Strictly took place on Saturday night, where blind comedian Chris McCausland and his partner Dianne Buswell snagged the Glitterball trophy. They faced off against competitors Tasha, JB Gill, and Sarah Hadland.

It looks like Tasha, a former contestant from Love Island, is coming out on top outside the dance competition. She’s about to earn a significant six-figure income from profitable brand partnerships and appearances on reality TV shows.

PR specialist Kayley Cornelius suggests that Tasha, with her 1 million followers on Instagram, is probably going to receive an overwhelming number of media proposals following the success of her recently published book, Hits Different.

Kayley shared with The Daily Star that Tasha could actually be the true champion of Strictly due to her remarkable appeal and knack for engaging diverse audiences. Her focus on lifestyle, beauty, and fashion makes her particularly attractive to brands in those industries, which are among the top investors in online advertising.

Tasha Ghouri, a standout from Strictly Come Dancing, is said to be the true champion of the popular BBC program, as she is about to earn millions through exciting new television contracts.

The final of Strictly took place on Saturday evening, where blind comedian Chris McCausland and his partner Dianne Buswell took home the Glitterball trophy. They faced off against competitors Tasha, JB Gill, and Sarah Hadland.

It appears that former Love Island contestant Tasha is the true champion outside of the dance competition, as she is poised to earn impressive six-figure amounts from profitable brand partnerships and reality TV opportunities.

Participating in Strictly Come Dancing is a significant publicity opportunity for any celebrity, but Tasha Ghouri appears to stand to gain the most. Since she revealed her involvement in the show, her Instagram engagement has skyrocketed, almost doubling the average interactions she received previously.

Due to her substantial audience and impressive engagement levels, companies are probably willing to offer significant amounts to collaborate with her. Tasha could potentially earn five figures for each sponsored post, and if she secures long-term partnerships, her income could reach six figures or even more, especially if she becomes a prominent representative for a brand.

Kayley believes that Tasha will eventually host her own dating series that centers around people who use sign language, and she probably will be featured on ITV's I'm A Celebrity.

In the meantime, Chris, the winner, is preparing to kick off his stand-up tour next year and may also secure significant deals with Netflix or Amazon Prime.

This follows a new controversy surrounding Strictly Come Dancing, as Chris was declared the champion of this year's season.

Chris and his professional partner Dianne Buswell were named the champions of 2024, making history as the first-ever blind contestant and winner of the show.

PR specialist Kayley Cornelius suggests that Tasha, with her one million Instagram followers, is probably going to receive a flood of media opportunities, especially after the launch of her book, Hits Different.

An expert stated, "Given her substantial audience, companies are probably willing to offer significant fees for partnerships with her. Tasha could potentially earn five figures for each sponsored post, and ongoing partnerships might elevate her income to six figures."

This follows the controversy surrounding Strictly Come Dancing, where Chris was named the winner of this year's competition, marking a historic moment as the show's first blind contestant to take home the title.

The finale, which set a record for the most points scored, featured all the couples showcasing three routines for the judges. After their performances, hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman revealed that Chris emerged as the winner of the coveted Glitterball trophy.

While many fans praised Chris as a deserving champion, others argued that Tasha demonstrated superior skills in dance and should have taken home the title.

During the performance, judge Anton Du Beke was highly impressed by Tasha, a 26-year-old star from Love Island. He even remarked that she was the "best dancer" to have graced the show.

Fans were in agreement: "It's undeniable how amazing Chris was, but I believe he was evaluated differently compared to the other contestants. In my view, Tasha got the short end of the stick."

"In the end, Tasha deserved to come out on top because it all comes down to the dance."

'Tasha deserved to win; she was the top dancer among everyone, and even Anton agreed with that.'

It's unfortunate that many people choose to vote for their favorite celebrity rather than for the most skilled dancer. From the very beginning, it was obvious who would come out on top, based more on their fame than their dancing ability.

Chris was incredible, but Tasha had superior technical skills.

"Did anyone really find it worthwhile to watch the #Strictly final? It felt predetermined that Chris would take home the glitterball, regardless of how well the others performed that evening. Honestly, I feel a bit sorry for the other contestants for putting in the effort."

While Chris has accomplished a great deal, he wasn't necessarily recognized as the top dancer.

"Chris may not be the strongest among the four finalists, but he truly deserves to win."

During the performance, judge Anton Du Beke was highly impressed by 26-year-old Tasha from Love Island, even going so far as to call her the "best dancer" to have ever participated in the show.

While many fans praised Chris as a deserving champion, others argued that Tasha was the more skilled dancer and should have taken the title.

Tasha and Sarah definitely deserved to win; they had smoother moves on the dancefloor. However, Chris is still a deserving champion.

Following Chris's victory, he was overwhelmed with emotion and wept as his celebrity friends surrounded him in support. In a moment of celebration, he lifted Dianne onto his shoulder, and the crowd erupted with excitement.

When asked about Tess and Claudia's reaction to the moment, Chris remarked, “It’s incredible; I’m lost for words. I truly believed I would be eliminated in the first week or two. Even though no one left in the first week, I still had that lingering fear.”

"We've persevered through so much, and Dianne has really brought out the best in me. She truly deserves that trophy," he said, praising her optimism and confidence.

He then made a lighthearted comment, saying, "Unless she gets a new phone number, I'm here to stay. This is for [Dianne] and everyone else out there; it proves that with the right opportunities and support, anything can be accomplished!"

Chris achieved his first flawless score of 40 points for his waltz to "You'll Never Walk Alone" by Gerry and the Pacemakers. This was his last dance of the season, and it moved both the judges and the audience to tears.

For his second performance, he put together a mix of various dance styles set to "You Get What You Give" by New Radicals. He also brought back his famous "blackout" moment from his original dance.

Chris and Dianne chose their own song to dance to — "Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)" by John Lennon.