From tearful classroom scenes to sold-out arenas, Educating Yorkshire star Musharaf “Mushy” Asghar looks unrecognisable 12 years on as a confident motivational speaker Musharaf stole viewers hearts 12 years ago (Image: Channel 4)

Twelve years on from one of the most emotional moments in British reality TV, Musharaf “Mushy” Asghar , once the shy, stammering Year 11 pupil on Educating Yorkshire , now looks and sounds completely different. ‌

Back in 2013, fans were gripped by the raw vulnerability of Mushy’s struggle to conquer his stammer. With the help of his inspirational English teacher, Mr Burton, and a clever technique borrowed from The King’s Speech (listening to music through headphones) Mushy managed to recite a poem and later deliver a flawless speech in front of his

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