Strictly's Tasha Ghouri bursts into tears as she admits 'I felt I let down the whole deaf community' after reaching out for help with no interpreter.

Strictly's Tasha Ghouri breaks down in tears as she admits she 'felt she let down the whole deaf community' after reaching out for help with no interpreter on the show.

Tasha Ghouri made history as the first deaf contestant to take part in the BBC One show, Strictly Come Dancing, and was partnered with professional dancer, Neil Jones.

Tasha has been open about adjusting to life in the spotlight , she shared a tearful video on TikTok where she spoke of the disappointment she felt after reaching out to a member of the production team to ask for an interpreter.

Tasha broke down and was sobbing in the address to her followers , Tasha shared: "I feel like I've let the deaf community down."

She continued: "I've been contacted by a member of the deaf community who was disappointed and I feel like I've let the deaf community down."

Tasha's honest and heartbreaking video has resonated with many, and has sparked a wider conversation about the need for inclusivity and representation on mainstream tv.

Tasha's situation on Strictly is just one example of the barriers that disabled people can face in accessing entertainment and media.

Deafness can make it difficult to communicate in a noisy and busy environment, and it can be more tiring for someone who is hearing impaired to follow what is happening on screen.

It is important that we take steps to make sure that deaf people are not excluded from these experiences and that broadcasters and venues make changes to improve accessibility for all.

Strictly's Tasha Ghouri breaks down in tears as she admits she 'felt she let down the whole deaf community' after reaching out for help with no interpreter on the show.

Tasha has been open about adjusting to life in the spotlight , she shared a tearful video on TikTok where she spoke of the disappointment she felt after reaching out to a member of the production team to ask for an interpreter.

Tasha broke down and was sobbing in the address to her followers , Tasha shared: "I feel like I've let the deaf community down."

She continued: "I've been contacted by a member of the deaf community who was disappointed and I feel like I've let the deaf community down."

Tasha's honest and heartbreaking video has resonated with many, and has sparked a wider conversation about the need for inclusivity and representation on mainstream tv.

Tasha's situation on Strictly is just one example of the barriers that disabled people can face in accessing entertainment and media.

Deafness can make it difficult to communicate in a noisy and busy environment, and it can be more tiring for someone who is hearing impaired to follow what is happening on screen.

It is important that we take steps to make sure that deaf people are not excluded from these experiences and that broadcasters and venues make changes to improve accessibility for all.