Strictly Come Dancing star Hamza Yassin has revealed his battle with 'severe' dyslexia.
The wildlife cameraman and presenter, 35, appeared on The Morning Show on Thursday alongside his professional dance partner Jowita Przystał.
Hamza said he speaks to his friends using voice notes rather than text messages and learns his dance routines via visuals.
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'I see it as a gift': Strictly's Hamza Yassin revealed on This Morning on Thursday that he's 'severely dyslexic' and learns his routines through the use of visuals
'I am severally dyslexic, people have to send me voice notes rather than text messages,' he explained.
'But it is a gift and it helps us with the dance routines, so to anyone who has it, see it as a gift. I learn though visuals.'
Jowita added: 'When I show him a routine he is able to pick it up so quickly because he learns through visuals.'
Making it work: Hamza said he speaks to his friends using voice notes rather than text messages and learns his dance routines via visuals (pictured on Strictly)'But it is a gift and it helps us with the dance routines, so to anyone who has it, see it as a gift. I learn though visuals,' he said. Pictured with Jowita on This Morning
What is dyslexia?
- The word dyslexia is derived from Greek and means 'difficulty with words'. People suffering from dyslexia have problems with the underlying skills needed for reading, writing and spelling
- Dyslexia affects ten per cent of the British population
- Tom Cruise, Richard Branson, Winston Churchill and Leonardo da Vinci are famous examples of people who have achieved tremendous success despite being dyslexic, maybe even because of it
- The Dyslexia Association says, 'Dyslexia occurs in people from all backgrounds and of all abilities, from people who cannot read to those with university degrees.
'It is a puzzling mix of both difficulties and strengths, and varies in degree from person to person'
- It is not known what causes dyslexia. There is some evidence that it tends to run in families so scientists are now looking for a gene that could be responsible
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'He's so joyful when he dances so I knew from day one that we could achieve a lot of things,' she said.
The word dyslexia is derived from Greek and means 'difficulty with words'. People suffering from dyslexia have problems with the underlying skills needed for reading, writing and spelling.
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It is not known what causes dyslexia. There is some evidence that it tends to run in families so scientists are now looking for a gene that could be responsible.
'He's so joyful when he dances so I knew from day one that we could achieve a lot of things,' she saidStruggles: The word dyslexia is derived from Greek and means 'difficulty with words'. People suffering from dyslexia have problems with the underlying skills needed for reading, writing and spellingNext up: The pair are currently practicing the rumba for this week's show
Hamza added that he's 'pigeon toed,' which affects his dancing on Strictly.
The pair are currently practicing the rumba for this week's show.
'We are making it work and for a rumba it works quite well. But I've not seen the film yet, I jump quite easy with things like that, I also don't have a telly,' he explained.
Excited|: He previously revealed his excitement to be on the hit show Strictly, saying he was 'absolutely over the moon' to be a contestantCandid: Hamza added that he's 'pigeon toed,' which affects his dancing on Strictly
He previously revealed his excitement to be on the hit show Strictly, saying he was 'absolutely over the moon' to be a contestant.
'I am absolutely over the moon to be joining Strictly 2022. Never in a million years did I think I'd be on such a cool show,' he said
Kym says: 'I'm so delighted that this year they have! I'm a huge fan of the show and can't believe I'm going to go from watching at home in my pyjamas to actually dancing in front of the judges in a glittery dress.'
ELLIE SIMMONDS
Age: 27
Profession: Former athlete
Ellie says: 'To be asked to be part of the Strictly family is just so exciting and I cannot wait, it's going to so much fun.'
TYLER WEST
Age: 26
Profession: Radio DJ
Tyler says: 'It's a show that means so much to me and my family and I can't wait to seriously shake a leg on that shiny dance floor… with a side of sequins.'
ELLIE TAYLOR
Age: 38
Profession:Comedian
Ellie says:'Well, cover me in fake tan and roll me in sequins! I'm absolutely over the moon to be a part of Strictly 2022!'
TONY ADAMS MBE
Age: 55
Profession: Retired footballer and manager
Tony says: 'To say I’m excited is an understatement - the lure of the sequins and the call of the salsa has me swapping my battered old football boots for a set of Strictly soft shoes'
WILL MELLOR
Age: 46
Profession: Actor
Will says: 'I know it will be a huge challenge but that's what life is all about. This is also my Mum's favourite show and she's had a really tough few years so I'm doing this is for her as well. Bring it on!'
MOLLY RAINFORD
Age: 21
Profession: Singer
Molly says: 'I already know it's gonna be an experience of a lifetime and I can't wait to meet the rest of the Strictly family I'll be sharing it with.'
FLEUR EAST
Age: 34
Profession: Singer
Fleur says: 'I'm equally nervous and thrilled to be part of this year's Strictly line up. I'm excited to learn new skills and I want to soak up every moment of this magical experience.'
HAMZA YASSIN
Age: 35
Profession: Wildlife cameraman and presenter
Hamza says: 'I am absolutely over the moon to be joining Strictly 2022. Never in a million years did I think I’d be on such a cool show.'
HELEN SKELTON
Age: 39
Profession: TV and radio broadcaster
Helen says: 'I'm really excited to get stuck into a fun adventure. My family and friends have always loved the show and can't wait for me to get started'
'I see it as a gift': Strictly's Hamza Yassin revealed on This Morning on Thursday that he's 'severely dyslexic' and learns his routines through the use of visuals
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Making it work: Hamza said he speaks to his friends using voice notes rather than text messages and learns his dance routines via visuals (pictured on Strictly)
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'But it is a gift and it helps us with the dance routines, so to anyone who has it, see it as a gift. I learn though visuals,' he said. Pictured with Jowita on This Morning
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'He's so joyful when he dances so I knew from day one that we could achieve a lot of things,' she said
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Struggles: The word dyslexia is derived from Greek and means 'difficulty with words'. People suffering from dyslexia have problems with the underlying skills needed for reading, writing and spelling
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Next up: The pair are currently practicing the rumba for this week's show
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Excited|: He previously revealed his excitement to be on the hit show Strictly, saying he was 'absolutely over the moon' to be a contestant
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Candid: Hamza added that he's 'pigeon toed,' which affects his dancing on Strictly
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