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The Sun
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Strictly star reveals she's quitting UK to live in Dubai with boyfriend who grew up there
SAFFRON Barker has made the big move to Dubai with her model boyfriend, Josh Miln. The former Strictly star confirmed she had relocated to the United Arab Emirates with her beau who grew up in the Middle East, both in Dubai and Oman. 5 5 5 Saffron, 24, made the big reveal on her Instagram and YouTube vlog where she explained she left her home town of Brighton, but would be returning regularly. "I can't believe I'm saying this out loud, it feels so surreal, but come and get ready of me to go apartment searching in Dubai," she said in the Instagram video. The influencer explained how in her "entire life" she had never moved anywhere and thought "why not, whilst I'm young, just try something news. "I've always been in my hometown Brighton, which I do absolutely love, and there's no doubt I will end up in Brighton because I absolutely love it," she said. Saffron then explained how her and Josh were planning to live "half our life in Dubai and half our life in the UK." She added: "Which is just so exciting because it means I still go home to see my friends and family, but at the same time, it's like Josh and I get to start this whole new chapter together." Saffron admitted to feeling "a little bit nervous because I've never done anything like this before." "But Dubai is such a beautiful place. Also, this is where Josh spent much of his life," she added. Saffron promised to vlog their apartment search and begged fans to "help us make our decision," because she was "very indecisive." Friends and fans reacted to Saffron's announcement in the comment section of the post. Emotional moment Saffron Barker fights back tears as she opens up on armed car robbery that's left her stranded in America "This is so exciting!! You won't regret it sis," wrote one person. Another added: "I just watched your vlog😍 so happy for you and you will love living in Dubai- I moved here over 3 years ago from London and that was the best decision ever." And a third commented: "You and josh make such a cute couple you both deserve the world love seeing you happy my girl." The TV star and Josh began dating last year when she slid into his DMs after seeing him on TikTok. Who is Saffron Barker? SAFFRON Barker has risen to fame over the years for her YouTube channel and TV appearances. She's also got some famous friends such as Harriet Blackmore from 2024's series of Love Island. Saffron is a YouTube star from Brighton born on July 24, 2000. She shot to fame through her popular videos on the social media platform and is known for In My Day with Saffron Barker. Saffron also has had her own clothing line at Primark. She joined Strictly 2019, and was partnered with AJ Pritchard. She is thought to have a net worth of an estimated £1million. Saffron will earn most of cash through YouTube adverts and also endorsements. Taking part in Strictly Come Dancing and Channel 4's Celebrity Circle would've also boosted her bank balance. "Josh loves this story because, in this case, I was a stalker, but this is your sign to shoot your shot, and I never thought I would do this, but here we are," she said earlier this year in a vlog announcing their relationship. "He is the kindest person I probably ever met in my life. Just is the complete opposite of a boy," Saffron later aded. "I mean, any person that has met Josh has said he just really is the kindest soul. He has the biggest heart, and I definitely got very, very lucky and so grateful for him." Saffron previously dated welsh rugby player Louis Rees-Zammit, but the pair split in March 2024, shortly after he quit rugby for American football, heading to the States to train in the NFL. 5 5
Scottish Sun
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Strictly star fights back tears as she reveals holiday disaster just weeks after nightmare theft
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A DEVASTATED Strictly star has shared her holiday disaster - just weeks after a nightmare theft. Influencer and YouTuber Saffron Barker, 24, starred on the BBC show back in 2019. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Saffron Barker opened up about a new holiday disaster Credit: YouTube / Saffron Barker 5 The YouTube star lost her vlogging camera after an unfortunate mishap Credit: YouTube / Saffron Barker 5 Saffron is currently dating model Josh Miln Credit: Instagram / @saffronbarker Saffron jetted out to Dubai along with her parents, as well as boyfriend Josh Miln. In her latest YouTube vlog, she opened up to fans about an unfortunate mishap on the holiday. Saffron surprised her parents with a yacht trip - which the whole group had been enjoying. Disaster struck when Saffron's vlogging camera accidentally fell into the sea. Speaking to viewers, Josh explained how a member of staff picked up a nearby towel - with the expensive tech slipping and falling overboard. Earlier in the video, Saffron reiterated it was accidental and not the staff member's fault. She said: "It means I've lost all my footage and camera which I've obviously just bought because I got it stolen in the US. "So that's another £1000 camera just gone. But for me, I think I'm so upset because it's every I vlogged this trip, it's before this trip. It's basically all my footage." A scuba team was dove down to try and recover the camera - in the hope its SD Card may be recoverable. Josh later said: "The guy who went down, he saw the anchor and said it was dragging. So, we have moved since we docked. Emotional moment Saffron Barker fights back tears as she opens up on armed car robbery that's left her stranded in America "So the chances of getting the camera are very low." Last month, Saffron had a nightmare experience while she and Josh were visiting the USA. She shared her harrowing experience in a candid TikTok make-up tutorial, explaining the aftermath after men broke into her car. Explaining these men were armed, Saffron said: 'I honestly can't leave the US right now and everything I had with me was completely stolen. "If I'm being honest, this trip has just not gone to plan at all. I've suffered the worst pain I've ever felt in my life.' What was meant to be a fresh start for Saffron and Josh quickly turned into a nightmare. After a difficult period, the couple decided to try and salvage their trip with a road trip from Hollywood to Las Vegas. Renting a Jeep, they set off vlogged their journey. About two hours into the drive, the pair stopped at Peggy Sue's Diner, a nostalgic spot Saffron had visited with her parents many years ago. She admitted: 'We were completely naive. There were lots of cars around, so we didn't think anything bad could happen.' But when they returned to their car after just half an hour inside, they found it completely smashed up. Every single item inside was stolen - including their passports and Saffron's medication. She said tearfully: 'It's not just the material things. It's everything we needed. We had nothing left, no ID, no medication, nothing.' The incident was made worse by the fact the area was busy and yet no one seemed to intervene. Josh added: 'There were tourists everywhere, and apparently this happens almost every day. It's crazy that there are no warning signs.' Despite their shock and devastation, the couple counted their blessings. Saffron said: 'I'm so grateful to be alive. They have guns in America, and something much worse could have happened. We keep telling ourselves that we should be grateful we're still here.' 5 A scuba diver attempted to recover Saffron's camera Credit: YouTube / Saffron Barker
The Sun
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Strictly star fights back tears as she reveals holiday disaster just weeks after nightmare theft
A DEVASTATED Strictly star has shared her holiday disaster - just weeks after a nightmare theft. Influencer and YouTuber Saffron Barker, 24, starred on the BBC show back in 2019. 5 5 Saffron jetted out to Dubai along with her parents, as well as boyfriend Josh Miln. In her latest YouTube vlog, she opened up to fans about an unfortunate mishap on the holiday. Saffron surprised her parents with a yacht trip - which the whole group had been enjoying. Disaster struck when Saffron's vlogging camera accidentally fell into the sea. Speaking to viewers, Josh explained how a member of staff picked up a nearby towel - with the expensive tech slipping and falling overboard. Earlier in the video, Saffron reiterated it was accidental and not the staff member's fault. She said: "It means I've lost all my footage and camera which I've obviously just bought because I got it stolen in the US. "So that's another £1000 camera just gone. But for me, I think I'm so upset because it's every I vlogged this trip, it's before this trip. It's basically all my footage." A scuba team was dove down to try and recover the camera - in the hope its SD Card may be recoverable. Josh later said: "The guy who went down, he saw the anchor and said it was dragging. So, we have moved since we docked. Emotional moment Saffron Barker fights back tears as she opens up on armed car robbery that's left her stranded in America "So the chances of getting the camera are very low." Last month, Saffron had a nightmare experience while she and Josh were visiting the USA. She shared her harrowing experience in a candid TikTok make-up tutorial, explaining the aftermath after men broke into her car. Explaining these men were armed, Saffron said: 'I honestly can't leave the US right now and everything I had with me was completely stolen. "If I'm being honest, this trip has just not gone to plan at all. I've suffered the worst pain I've ever felt in my life.' What was meant to be a fresh start for Saffron and Josh quickly turned into a nightmare. After a difficult period, the couple decided to try and salvage their trip with a road trip from Hollywood to Las Vegas. Renting a Jeep, they set off vlogged their journey. About two hours into the drive, the pair stopped at Peggy Sue's Diner, a nostalgic spot Saffron had visited with her parents many years ago. She admitted: 'We were completely naive. There were lots of cars around, so we didn't think anything bad could happen.' But when they returned to their car after just half an hour inside, they found it completely smashed up. Every single item inside was stolen - including their passports and Saffron's medication. She said tearfully: 'It's not just the material things. It's everything we needed. We had nothing left, no ID, no medication, nothing.' The incident was made worse by the fact the area was busy and yet no one seemed to intervene. Josh added: 'There were tourists everywhere, and apparently this happens almost every day. It's crazy that there are no warning signs.' Despite their shock and devastation, the couple counted their blessings. Saffron said: 'I'm so grateful to be alive. They have guns in America, and something much worse could have happened. We keep telling ourselves that we should be grateful we're still here.' 5 5
The Irish Sun
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Strictly star fights back tears as she reveals holiday disaster just weeks after nightmare theft
A DEVASTATED Strictly star has shared her holiday disaster - just weeks after a nightmare theft. Influencer and YouTuber Advertisement 5 Saffron Barker opened up about a new holiday disaster Credit: YouTube / Saffron Barker 5 The YouTube star lost her vlogging camera after an unfortunate mishap Credit: YouTube / Saffron Barker 5 Saffron is currently dating model Josh Miln Credit: Instagram / @saffronbarker Saffron jetted out to Dubai along with her parents, as well as boyfriend Josh Miln. In her latest YouTube vlog, she opened up to fans about an unfortunate mishap on the holiday. Saffron surprised her parents with a yacht trip - which the whole group had been enjoying. Disaster struck when Saffron's vlogging camera accidentally fell into the sea. Advertisement Read more on Strictly Speaking to viewers, Josh explained how a member of staff picked up a nearby towel - with the expensive tech slipping and falling overboard. Earlier in the video, Saffron reiterated it was accidental and not the staff member's fault. She said: "It means I've lost all my footage and camera which I've obviously just bought because I got it stolen in the US. "So that's another £1000 camera just gone. But for me, I think I'm so upset because it's every I vlogged this trip, it's before this trip. It's basically all my footage." Advertisement Most read in Celebrity A scuba team was dove down to try and recover the camera - in the hope its SD Card may be recoverable. Josh later said: "The guy who went down, he saw the anchor and said it was dragging. So, we have moved since we docked. Emotional moment Saffron Barker fights back tears as she opens up on armed car robbery that's left her stranded in America "So the chances of getting the camera are very low." Last month, Saffron USA . Advertisement She s hared her harrowing experience in a candid TikTok make-up tutorial, explaining the aftermath after men broke into her car. Explaining these men were armed, Saffron said: 'I honestly can't leave the US right now and everything I had with me was completely stolen. "If I'm being honest, this trip has just not gone to plan at all. I've suffered the worst pain I've ever felt in my life.' What was meant to be a fresh start for Saffron and Josh quickly turned into a nightmare. Advertisement After a difficult period, the couple decided to try and salvage their trip with a road trip from Hollywood to Las Vegas. Renting a Jeep, they set off vlogged their journey. About two hours into the drive, the pair stopped at Peggy Sue's Diner, a nostalgic spot Saffron had visited with her parents many years ago. She admitted: 'We were completely naive. There were lots of cars around, so we didn't think anything bad could happen.' Advertisement But when they returned to their car after just half an hour inside, they found it completely smashed up. Every single item inside was stolen - including their passports and Saffron's medication. She said tearfully: 'It's not just the material things. It's everything we needed. We had nothing left, no ID, no medication, nothing.' All your Strictly Come Dancing winners Strictly first kicked off back in 2004, and over the years has crowned 21 winners. Here is a full list of who has been lucky enough to 2004 - 2004 - Jill Halfpenny 2005 - Darren Gough 2006 - Mark Ramprakash 2007 - Alesha Dixon 2008 - Tom Chambers 2009 - Chris Hollins 2010 - 2011 - 2012 - Louis Smith 2013 - Abbey Clancy 2014 - Caroline Flack 2015 - 2016 - Ore Oduba 2017 - 2018 - 2019 - Kelvin Fletcher 2020 - 2021 - 2022 - 2023 - 2024 - The incident was made worse by the fact the area was busy and yet no one seemed to intervene. Advertisement Josh added: 'There were tourists everywhere, and apparently this happens almost every day. It's crazy that there are no warning signs.' Despite their shock and devastation, the couple counted their blessings. Saffron said: 'I'm so grateful to be alive. They have guns in America, and something much worse could have happened. We keep telling ourselves that we should be grateful we're still here.' 5 A scuba diver attempted to recover Saffron's camera Credit: YouTube / Saffron Barker Advertisement 5 Saffron danced with AJ Pritchard while on Strictly Credit: Getty Images - Getty
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
British Influencer Saffron Barker Says She Was Robbed During U.S. Road Trip: ‘They Stole Everything'
British influencer Saffron Barker claimed that her recent vacation in Las Vegas ended with a robbery. 'This holiday was a nightmare,' she captioned a YouTube video posted on Friday, May 22. 'Emergency surgery, we got robbed and they stole EVERYTHING.' Before Barker, 24, shared the footage from her and boyfriend Josh Miln's ill-fated getaway, she issued a disclaimer. 'Before this vlog starts properly, I just want to let you know that this video is a little bit all over the place,' Barker wrote at the start of her video. 'You'll understand why as soon as it gets started because it, honestly, was just bad luck after [bad] luck. However, I still wanted to post it as you'll see throughout the video [that] we tried to make the best out of a lot of bad situations, which I think we did a good job of.' Kristin Cavallari Caught Intruder 'Crawling on My Bedroom Floor' During 2020 Bahamas Family Vacation She added, 'I'm very grateful to have had Josh with me throughout this whole thing because it made me realize how now matter what life throws at you, you have to find happiness within it." Barker and Miln, who turns 24 later this month, traveled from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in a hired car. 'I think [it] is going to be the most incredible thing. I mean, I have done that with my parents before,' she said. 'Like the fact that I'm doing it with Josh, I just think it's going to be the best thing ever. Something we are dying to do is a road trip around America.' Before Miln joined the YouTube star in California, Barker was briefly hospitalized for an ear infection after undergoing root canal surgery. She was discharged ahead of his arrival. The pair then set off to Sin City, stopping for lunch at the legendary Peggy Sue's diner. Nick Viall Explains Why His 'Chaotic' Honeymoon With Wife Natalie Joy 'Felt Like a Nightmare' 'Little did we know, whilst we were having food in the diner, someone broke into our car and stole EVERYTHING,' Barker wrote in a caption. Once Barker and Miln went back out to the Jeep SUV, they discovered that the back window had been smashed and all of their belongings were no longer stored inside. 'We walked outside, and the car was completely smashed in,' she recalled. 'Obviously, this is a car that we had rented. And inside was every single thing, I feel, that I own. I mean, our passports, cards [and] the list could go on and on. I mean, I genuinely have nothing, like handbags. The only thing we brought into our restaurant was our phones.' Barker added, 'Although it's really sad that we've lost all that money and all the things that we've worked really hard for … it's also just the inconvenience now of we can't even get home [and] we don't even have cards to pay for anything.' According to Barker, she and Miln don't even have their IDs on them, which also caused an issue when they arrived at their hotel. 'They didn't actually even want to let us into the hotel because they were like, 'But you don't have a physical ID, even though I have my picture,'' Barker alleged. 'That was a hassle, but at the same time, we keep saying how lucky we are that we could have been held at gunpoint [or] these people could have been following us.' The hotel ultimately allowed Barker and Miln to check into their reserved room as they tried to figure out their next steps — including how to get back home. 'We were very naive because I'd never been there before,' Miln added, reflecting on the burglary. 'You don't really second-guess these things. We're not really used to that way of life with expecting things to be taken for granted — like the safety of your things in a car. Looking back on it, we didn't leave the car with things out in the spotlight. It just seems really bizarre.'
