My Tasha's genuine she lacked a bit of confidence in her teens.. then she blossomed

Dad says Love Isle star is real deal

-  SARAH ROBERTSON

TASHA Ghouri's doting dad has leaped to the defence of the Love Islander, hitting back at claims she isn't being "real" on the show.

Tarek Ghouri defended his daughter after she shed tears of fury following the boys' "rude" reaction to a dramatic recoupling on Friday.

Tasha had enjoyed a flirty date with posh new arrival Charlie Radnedge in the hot tub the previous day.

But the well-spoken hunk decided to couple up with Ekin-Su Cülcüloglu.