Strictly Come Dancing star confirms she’s split from hunky boyfriend – after string of clues they’d called it quits
A STRICTLY Come Dancing star has confirmed that she's split from her rugby player boyfriend - saying: "I am no longer in a relationship."
The 23-year-old took to her YouTube channel to update fans about the split.
Strictly's Saffron Barker has confirmed that she's broken up with Louis Rees-Zammit.
On an Instagram post, Saffron penned: "I have so much exciting news to update you on, and I promise to keep you all posted on that.
"For now though I wanted to address some of the questions re my relationship. Whilst I won’t be going into any detail, I am no longer in a relationship.
"I am fully focused on my well-being, wonderful family, & career. I want to thank all of the incredible people who have sent me messages of love & strength over the past few weeks.
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"I have read every single one & I can’t tell you how much it has meant to me.
"The community I’ve built on here for nearly 10 years (how amazing!) are always there for me. It feels so special to have your support & strength - so thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.
"I know good things come to good people so I hold onto the hope that 2024 is going to be a positive year for me. Lots of love, Saffron x."
The pair were side by side just a few months ago at their first red carpet appearance as a couple.
They looked cosy at the The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes premiere in November.
However, fans speculated that the pair ended their relationship weeks ago.
They noticed the couple had unfollowed each other on Instagram, but an insider insisted they were still an item.
A source previously told : "Saffron and Louis are very much together and have not split. They are happy in their relationship and continue to focus on that and their careers.
"Louis has remained faithful to Saffron throughout their relationship and they remain a strong couple navigating a long distance relationship."
The comments were at odds with Saffron deleting a picture of his initials tattooed on her arm as well as liking a social media post that read: "A leopard never changes its spots. Hope everyone else finds out too."
Earlier this year former Wales international Zammit made a huge career move quitting his sport with immediate effect.
The 22-year-old released the bombshell statement just minutes before Wales' Six Nations squad was revealed.
"I can confirm that I will be joining the NFL's International Player Pathway program (IPP) in pursuit of earning a spot on an NFL roster in the United States for 2024.
"Opting to step away from international rugby on the eve of the Six Nations has been a painstaking decision.
"But I am extremely excited to take up a once in a lifetime opportunity to pursue a new challenge.
"Although this decision might come as a surprise, I would like to reiterate that this does not necessarily mean I am retiring from rugby.
"But rather at this age and stage of my life, I am excited to explore a unique challenge that has the potential to diversify my skill set."
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Then girlfriend Saffron commented: "So proud of you [heart emojis]."