Fair play to her. Love Island star Tasha Ghouri has shut down “stereotypical and ableist” comments that were made about the way she acts as a deaf woman. After coming fourth on the dating series, she was the first ever deaf contestant on the show and has a cochlear implant fitted to aid her with […]
3 years ago
“It’s so important for children to see themselves in the toys they play with.” Strictly Come Dancing champion Rose Ayling-Ellis is teaming up with Barbie to release Mattel’s first ever doll with hearing aids. The new doll is part of a release from Barbie that includes a range of other dolls, including a doll using […]
3 years ago
Fair play to her. Love Island’s Tasha Ghouri has vowed to donate half of the £50,000 prize money to charity if she is crowned winner of the series. At the end of the 10 weeks, one couple is crowned the winner of the popular dating show and are awarded £50,000 which they choose to either […]
3 years ago
So incredible. After being rumoured all weekend, Love Island has officially confirmed the first ever deaf contestant is heading into the villa. Tasha Ghouri, a 23 year old dancer, is set to be the first ever deaf contestant, wearing a cochlear implant which helps with her hearing loss. Natasha has previously done modelling work for […]
3 years ago
Times are changing. Love Island is expected to welcome its first ever deaf contestant onto the show. According to rumours and reports, Natasha Ghouri is heading into the villa for the upcoming eighth season. The 23 year old dancer is set to be the first ever deaf contestant, wearing a cochlear implant which helps with […]
3 years ago
She’s speaking out. Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis has spoken out about the importance of British sign language and that it should be recognised as an official language. Explaining that having BSL as a registered language can have a significant impact on deaf people when going to the doctor, she opened up about just […]
4 years ago