Strictly star reveals she's quitting UK to live in Dubai with boyfriend who grew up there
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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.
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Saffron Barker revealed she is moving to Dubai
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The influencer is moving there with boyfriend Josh Miln
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Josh, a model, grew up in Oman and Dubai
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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.
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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.
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"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.
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Saffron competed on Strictly in 2019
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