Tasha Gouri speaks about cochlear implant falling out on Strictly
Strictly Come Dancing's Tasha Ghouri joined Lorraine Kelly on Wednesday's episode of Lorraine alongside her dance partner, Aljaz Skorjanec.
During their conversation, Tasha, 26, opened up about a mishap from last Saturday's live show when her cochlear implant began to detach as she danced the Argentine Tango to Ex-Wives from Six for Musicals Week.
It comes as Tasha and Aljaz, 34, found themselves in the dreaded dance-off on Sunday's results show, where sadly Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe were eliminated.
Talking about the weekend's shows, host Lorraine said: "I didn't realise and this is because obviously your head whips around a lot, your inplant got detached in your ear, tell me what happened?"
To which Tasha recounted the stressful moment: "Literally, there's a move that we did and it slowly came off. I remember looking at you [Aljaz] and you could see it, we both looked at each other. I was like: 'Ah!'", reports the Mirror.
The host then played the moment from the performance. Acknowledging the difficulty of the situation, Tasha confirmed: "It was but you know what it's a massive sign - don't ever give up and keep going, that's why I didn't stop as the show has to go on. I have so much trust in Aljaz as well so I felt comfortable to be like: 'Hey, we've got each other, let's just keep going!'"
It comes as Tasha took to Instagram earlier this week following the dance-off, where she shared a length and heartfelt post.
The former Love Island star penned: "Being in the dance off was heartbreaking especially when it was with two beautiful people I adore inside and out @montytrackstar @johannesradebe you two danced so beautifully and every week you shined.
"I always say you overcome obstacles for a reason to come back stronger. My magnet fell off which holds the outer piece of my CI separated half way through the dance which meant I could not hear for a few seconds & I relied on Aljaž more than ever, luckily in the back bend it went back on, it threw me off which I was gutted about but the show had to go on.
"I’m proud that I carried on and didn’t let it stop me. I hope this sent a strong message to never give up and to keep going, that is my journey and I’m proud. There will be knock backs but I always stay positive and look forward with a smile on my face. Each week I’m growing, evolving and learning!
"Since week 1 I’ve seen such improvement and I still want to keep going, my heart is so in this and has been since day one @aljazskorjanec I meant what I said that every dance I get to do with you is an honour, so to dance that one with you again was for the heart and us. Semi finals let’s get it.
"@maria_tsiatsiani_official @leandropalou1 thank you for your beautiful choreography of the Argentine tango! I loved the push & the challenge this week a lot. Thank you. Ps.. please please remember this is just a fun entertainment show, we’re all here to dance, learn and bring joy - let’s be kind to one another, lift each other up and spread love!
"@gemflossi @lisadaveyhair @vickygilldesign thank you team and a huge shout out to @nataliemayparis who sang our song! She was the original six and that was a full circle moment."
Lorraine continues on weekdays at 9am on both ITV and ITV X.
