The new season of Strictly Come Dancing starts in less than a month and one celebrity is already catching the professional dancers’ eye.

Love Island star Tasha Ghouri, 26, who is trained in commercial dance, is said to be the only contestant to outperform all male professional dancers with whom you would like to enter into a partnership.

A source told The Sun: “She has all the qualities to compete, making her the favourite among the male pros.”

Her partner is 34-year-old Slovenian-born Alijaz Skorjanec, who returned to the show for its 20th anniversary.

Among the female professionals, 61-year-old Nick Kowles is the “clear favorite.”

26-year-old model Tasha Ghouri is trained in commercial dance and has signed up to perform on this year’s Strictly show. It is believed that all the male professional dancers would love to work with her.

34-year-old Slovenian Alijaz Skorjanec, who returned to the show for its 20th anniversary, was considered a candidate for their partnership.

This came as the former Love Island star took to her Instagram to share a host of sweet snaps from her holiday in Marrakech with boyfriend Andrew Le Page earlier this month.

The influencer, who first met Andrew, 29, on the 2022 season of the reality show, shared a series of lovey-dovey snaps, sensational fits and picturesque dinner locations with her followers after ringing in her 26th birthday in style.

In one snap, the couple looked more in love than ever as they gazed into each other’s eyes in stylish evening outfits.

The couple recently sparked rumors that they had secretly married in August.

The reality TV star posted a series of love-struck snapshots on Instagram in which she is wearing a white dress and holding a bouquet of flowers.

And fans concluded that the couple had finally tied the knot.

Tasha was introduced as the sixth celebrity confirmed for Strictly starting in September.

She is already the favorite the 20th anniversary series, currently priced at BetMGM on 4/1.

The former Love Island star, who recently vacationed in Marrakech with her boyfriend Andrew Le Page (both pictured), is said to have all the qualities of the competition

Tasha, who has been confirmed as the sixth celebrity to appear on this year’s dance show, is already the favourite to win the 20th anniversary series, with odds currently at 4/1 from BetMGM.

Although the ‘Strictly curse’ is hanging over people’s heads, Tasha seemed to brush it aside as she and Andrew looked more in love than ever as they fooled around on holiday

Tasha already has dance experience as a commercial street style dancer, but according to sources, Nick Knowles has also impressed

Closely followed by JB Gill, member of boyband JLS, with current odds of 5/1, and 2005 X-Factor winner Shayne Ward at odds of 11/2.

Commenting on the upcoming series of Strictly, Sam Behar, UK Director at BetMGM, said: “Tasha Ghouri’s previous dance experience as a commercial street style dancer potentially gives her an advantage, making her the favourite at 4/1 at the moment.”

“JB Gill should also feel at home on the dance floor thanks to his years of performing with JLS and his odds are 5/1.”

“But it’s still early, with the show not expected to start until mid-September, and with such a strong lineup, we expect tough competition and surprises when the season kicks off.”

STRICT LINE-UP 2024

Chris McCausland

Age: 46

Profession: Comedian

Chris says: “If there’s anyone out there wondering, ‘How the hell is he going to do that?’, rest assured that I’m thinking exactly the same thing.”

Dr. Punam Krishan

Age: Unknown

Occupation: General practitioner and broadcaster

Punam says: “I’ve watched Strictly every year and it’s a really special feeling that it’s the 20th year. I can’t believe I’m going to be the one to be Strictly-fied.”

Toyah Willcox

Age: 66

Profession: Singer, actor, presenter

Toyah says: “I’m so excited and I love this show. Being a part of it, the spray tans, the glitter. It’s a milestone for me, I’ve become a pensioner, Glasto, and now I’m getting spray tans.”

Peter Wicks

Age: 36

Profession: Reality star

Pete says: “Dancing live in front of the nation every Saturday? Absolutely terrifying.”

Shayne Ward

Age: 39

Profession: Actor and singer

Shayne says: “Live television is nothing new for me, but dancing Latin and ballroom dances in front of millions of people is a whole new level.”

Tom Dean

Age: 24

Occupation: Olympic medal-winning swimmer

Tom says: “Now I can officially talk about how excited I am to try something new, meet great people and dance.”

Nick Knowles

Age: 61

Profession: TV presenter

Nick says: “I will really try and do my best 100 percent!”

JB Gill

Age: 37

Profession: Singer

JB says: “Many ballroom dances are very foreign to me – I didn’t dance these dances as a child. I’m not a trained dancer.”

Wynne Evans

Age: 52

Profession: Opera singer, presenter

Wynne says, “I get nervous about things that involve jumping. I don’t really want to jive, it makes me nervous.”

Tasha Ghouri

Age: 25

Profession: Model and reality star

Tasha says: “I’ve been watching the show since I was little. It’s an absolute favourite of the Ghouri family, so this is an absolute dream come true.”

Sarah Hadland

Age: 53

Profession: Actress

Sarah says: “I am particularly excited to be part of the 20th year of this legendary show.”

Jamie Borthwick

Age: 30

Occupation: EastEnders star

Jamie says: “I had a great time on the Christmas special, so when I was asked to take part it was a no-brainer to say yes.”

Sam Quek

Age: 35

Occupation: Former British hockey player and presenter

Sam says: “I’m so relieved it’s out now. It was hard to keep a secret! The rumours spread and I had to lie! I’m used to dancing at a girls’ night but I’ll do my best.”

Paul Merson

Age: 56

Occupation: Former football player

Paul says: “I’m not worried until it starts, but when it starts I’ll be nervous – I’ve only danced three times in my life!”