Tasha Ghouri’s New Romance: Cam Whitnall’s Ex ‘Shocked’ by Swift Public Relationship with Strictly Star.
Tasha Ghouri, the high-profile Love Island and Strictly Come Dancing personality, is making headlines once again with her newly public relationship with YouTuber Cam Whitnall. However, this blossoming romance has reportedly come as a considerable surprise to Whitnall’s former long-term girlfriend, Felicity Sutton. Sources close to the ex-couple indicate Felicity, a talented wildlife photographer, is “shocked” by how rapidly and openly Cam, 30, has moved on, especially since their relationship of over a year concluded just weeks before his new connection with Ghouri emerged.
Insiders reveal the profound sense of bewilderment among those close to Cam Whitnall and Felicity Sutton, 34. “It came as a surprise to everyone to see Cam with Tasha. He was so loved up with Felicity before,” one source shared. The rapid transition is particularly jarring for those who witnessed their previous bond. “This time last year he was with Felicity on his birthday and it really looked like nothing would break them, but a year on he’s in Tuscany with Tasha for his big day. Everyone is bemused.”
While Felicity reportedly harbors “no hard feelings towards him as such” and values their shared experiences, the sudden public visibility of her ex with a celebrity like Tasha Ghouri has undoubtedly been “a lot to see.” During their relationship, Felicity and Cam’s shared passion for wildlife led them on numerous adventures, including a safari in Kenya last summer. Felicity’s social media, which once featured a “couplegoals” post with Cam from their travels, serves as a quiet echo of their past.
Just last month, Felicity hinted at a challenging period in her life while celebrating her birthday, writing: “34 was a strange one — full of lessons, a bit of chaos, and some unexpected turns. I’m heading into 35 quietly hopeful and starting it the best way I know how: with horses, friends, flowers and some fresh air.” This reflective post suggests a personal journey of healing and new beginnings even before the public spotlight shifted to Cam’s new relationship.
The news of Tasha Ghouri and CBBC presenter Cam Whitnall’s relationship first surfaced in May, with their first public appearance together at Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place festival in London earlier this month. This new chapter follows Tasha’s highly publicized breakup with her Love Island partner, Andrew Le Page, which became known earlier this year. After their split, Tasha was reported to have joined the exclusive celebrity dating app, Raya.
However, the narrative of an amicable separation quickly unraveled last week. Andrew Le Page publicly accused Tasha of cheating on him and using the Raya app while they were still together. These “explosive comments” were made after Tasha discussed finding new love on Rylan Clark’s BBC podcast, How To Be In Love, where she also expressed a desire for “closure” with Andrew.
In a dramatic Instagram statement, Andrew claimed: “The truth is… she went on Raya while we were still together… oops. No one is perfect in a relationship but you keep talking s*** about me, I’ll start talking. She did one too many podcasts unfortunately. This is your closure chat.” While Andrew later softened his stance, acknowledging “things were said on both sides” and that “no relationship is perfect, but ours still had some incredible moments I’ll always be grateful for,” the initial accusations certainly intensified public scrutiny on Tasha’s personal life.
Despite the surrounding drama, Tasha, who graced the last series of Strictly Come Dancing, has openly shared details about her burgeoning connection with Cam Whitnall, though initially without naming him. On Rylan’s podcast, she recounted discovering him on TikTok. “I remember thinking he’s got a really cool job, like Dr Doolittle,” she said, referencing his work with animals.
Her proactive approach led to their first encounter: “I slid into his DM’s and he was like, ‘Would you like to meet me for a drink now?’ I was like, ‘Why not?’” Tasha explained her mindset, stating, “I thought you only live once. I went with an open mind and we clicked straight away. He is very ambitious, he is driven, he is caring. He’s got all these amazing attributes that made me go, ‘There is more I want to know about you.’ And we’ve been enjoying our company and seeing what happens.”
Cam Whitnall’s background fully explains Tasha’s “Dr. Doolittle” remark. His mother, Lynn, is the CEO of Paradise Wildlife Park, now known as Hertfordshire Zoo, where Cam and his two brothers, Aaron and Tyler, are deeply involved. This family connection led to their own CBBC TV series, One Zoo Three, which documented their work at the wildlife park. Beyond his television appearances, Cam also holds a significant leadership role as the managing director of Paradise Wildlife Park’s sister charity, The Big Cat Sanctuary, underscoring his deep commitment to wildlife conservation.
As this high-profile romance continues to unfold, the media and public alike will undoubtedly follow Tasha Ghouri and Cam Whitnall’s journey. Representatives for Cam and Felicity Sutton have been contacted for comment, as this new chapter promises to keep the spotlight firmly on their evolving personal lives.