BBC Strictly's Tasha Ghouri fights back tears as she makes 'emotional' family admission

Strictly Come Dancing star Tasha Ghouri couldn't hold back her tears on Sunday night, as she revealed the reason why she was so emotional on Saturday evening's show

Strictly Come Dancing favourite Tasha Ghouri was seen fighting back tears after she and her dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec were confirmed to be returning next week. The pair, who topped the leaderboard on Saturday night with their energetic Charleston to Anne-Marie's rendition of Unhealthy by Shania Twain, were visibly thrilled with their results.

However, emotions ran high when Love Island star Tasha warned her fellow contestants that she was "going to get emotional again" as host Claudia Winkleman asked her about her family. Claudia said: "Tasha, on Saturday night it was an emotional night for you.... When you got those scores and I was looking at your face, I almost went. Tell me what it meant to you."

An emotional Tasha responded: "I think it's because my Mum and Nan are in the audience. Especially my Nan... She's like my best friend and I'm going to get emotional again."

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Her voice wavered as she added: "I just went out there and had the best time but having Nan and Mum there was special. And it was their first time coming, so it really was a special moment."

Aljaz then revealed their dance for the following week, exciting fans by announcing: "We're going to be doing a Tango to [The Dogs Day Are Over by Florence and the Machine].", reports the Mirror.

Last night Tasha and Aljaz stole the show, finishing at the top of the leaderboard while Dr Punam Krishnan and Gorka Marquez's Jive struggled at the bottom with 20 points.

Tasha is being hotly touted as a potential finalist in this year's Strictly, thanks to her impressive dancing skills and endearing personality.

Twitter was abuzz with anticipation for what Tasha and Aljaz will bring to the dance floor next week.

One fan expressed their anticipation with: "Tasha's routine next week is about to be UNBELIEVABLE."

Another eagerly commented: "Tasha dancing tango to one of my favourite ever songs next week, so excited #Strictly."

The excitement was palpable as another added: "OMG A Tango to Dog Days Are Over by Florence and the Machine for Tasha and Aljaz next week. One of my favourite songs. Can't wait for this! ".

An additional fan shared their emotion: "tasha dancing to florence next week i might cry #strictly."