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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.'
Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Strictly star in tears as she updates on 'nightmare' trip after being robbed
Strictly Come Dancing star Saffron Barker has been left counting her blessings after she was robbed while on holiday with her boyfriend Josh Miln in the US Saffron Barker has issued a stern caution to her followers planning to travel along Route 66, following her harrowing experience of robbery on the iconic American highway. The 24 year old influencer and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant rented a car with her model boyfriend Josh Miln last week for a road trip from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. However, their journey took a terrifying turn when they stopped at Peggy Sue's, a renowned diner on Route 66, only to return to their vehicle completely vandalised, all their possessions stolen, and the vehicle being "completely smashed up." Following the shocking incident, she expressed gratitude for being unharmed and advised her fans to reconsider stopping along the route. In her recent YouTube video detailing the 'nightmare' holiday, she stated: "We keep saying how lucky we are, we could have been held at gun point. These people could have been following us." "I think honestly it happens quite often at Peggy Sue's. I know for a fact that if Josh had walked out and seen it you would have gone over there and they have guns and stuff here. So we are also very, very grateful that nothing like that happened to us and neither of us are hurt." Her boyfriend Miln added: "There were tourists everywhere, and apparently this happens almost every day. It's crazy that there are no warning signs." The couple, n ow safely back in the UK, had to continue their journey in the damaged car and conclude their trip in Las Vegas while awaiting emergency passports. Saffron revealed that they were left with nothing but their mobile phones after the theft. Thieves made off with their passports, cash and all their luggage. She explained: "We walked outside and the car was completely smashed in, the car that we rented." "And inside was every little thing that I feel like I own. 'I mean like our passports, cards, the list can just go on. I genuinely have nothing. The only thing we brought into the restaurant with us was our phones. It's just little things like I don't have contacts, I can't even see right now. We were saying it's not even the materialistic things." "Although it's really sad that we've lost all that money and all the things we have worked really hard for and all the things that we loved. 'But it's also the inconvenience of 1. we can't even get home. 2. we don't have cards to pay for anything. 3. we don't even have ID so they didn't even want to let us into the hotel because they don't have a physical ID even though I have a picture." Josh then revealed: "The house got robbed recently as well," as his girlfriend added: "I wasn't going to mention that part, but yeah." Updating fans on their current situation, the YouTuber said: "We're currently waiting to get emergency passports, we have to drive back to LA, but then our flights are out of Vegas so we have to drive back again. But we absolutely won't be stopping!" The couple were flooded with support in the comments, as one fan penned: "Someone's got an evil eye on you girl. I'm so sorry you've gone through this," as a second penned: "I'm so sorry this has all happened to you but hopefully it means great things are round the corner. Keep your head up!!!" Saffron Barker began her career on YouTube in 2015 and has amassed over 2 million followers since. She rose to mainstream prominence in 2019 when she competed on Strictly Come Dancing. The star was partnered with professional dancer AJ Pritchard, with the couple finishing in 10th place.
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Saffron Barker issues warning to her fans travelling along Route 66 after her terrifying robbery on the US road trip
Saffron Barker has issued a stark warning to her fans travelling along Route 66 after her terrifying robbery ordeal on the US road trip. The influencer and former Strictly Come Dancing star, 24, hired a car rental to travel from Los Angeles to Las Vegas along the iconic strip with her model boyfriend Josh Miln last week. But when they stopped off at Route 66's famous diner Peggy Sue's, they returned to a completely smashed up car, with all their belongings gone. She admitted she was 'grateful to be alive' following the horrifying robbery ordeal and urged fans to think twice before stopping off on the route. Speaking about her 'nightmare' holiday in her recent YouTube video, she said: 'We keep saying how lucky we are, we could have been held at gun point. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'These people could have been following us. I think honestly it happens quite often at Peggy Sue's. 'I know for a fact that if Josh had walked out and seen it you would have gone over there and they have guns and stuff here. 'So we are also very, very grateful that nothing like that happened to us and neither of us are hurt.' Her boyfriend Miln, added: 'There were tourists everywhere, and apparently this happens almost every day. It's crazy that there are no warning signs.' The couple, who are now back in the UK, had to drive the rest of the journey in the broken-in car and finish their trip in Las Vegas while waiting for emergency passports. Saffron explained they were left with nothing other than their phones after thieves stole their passports, money and entire luggage. she said: 'We walked outside and the car was completely smashed in, the car that we rented. And inside was every little thing that I feel like I own. 'I mean like our passports, cards, the list can just go on. I genuinely have nothing. 'The only thing we bought into the restaurant with us was our phones. She admitted she was 'grateful to be alive' following the horrifying robbery ordeal and urged fans to think twice before stopping off on the route (Her smashed up car rental pictured) 'Its just little things like I don't have contacts, I can't even see right now. We were saying it's not even the materialistic things. 'Although it's really sad that we've lost all that money and all the things we have worked really hard for and all the things that we loved. 'But its also the inconvenience of 1. we cant even get home. '2. we don't have cards to pay for anything. '3. we don't even have ID so they didn't even want to let us into the hotel because they don't have a physically ID even tho I have a picture.'
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Trendy hairstyle loved by Gen Z and millennial women linked to receding hairlines - as influencers left in tears over 'big bald patches'
A hairstyle popularised by Hollywood A-listers is causing women as young as 22 to get bald patches and lose their hair - as experts warn that it could lead to 'permanent damage'. The slicked-back bun is often the go-to for Gen Z and millennial women after it gained traction in 2022 when supermodels Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid were seen sporting it. The bun, which is a key part of the 'clean girl aesthetic', involves brushing your hair several times to sweep up every strand before using a gel or pomade to smooth the hair down and twist into a low bun. To achieve this look, however, the hair must be pulled back so tightly that it can cause balding, experts have now warned. Celebrity hairdresser James Parr told FEMAIL: 'Wearing your hair in tight, slicked-back styles too often can put a lot of stress on your roots. 'Over time, this constant tension may lead to a type of hair loss called traction alopecia - so it's a good idea to give your scalp a break and wear your hair down from time to time or use a softer scrunchy as opposed to a tight elastic.' Influencer Saffron Barker, 24, described being 'upset and scared' when she found out that she had traction alopecia at the end of 2022 after repeatedly tugging her hair into various tight slicked hairstyles, including the low bun. She travelled to Los Angeles for an event where she had her tresses styled and put up in a tight bun, which caused her to be in pain. She told her YouTube channel at the time: 'A couple of months ago when I went to LA, I went and got my hair done and I had a bun in the middle of my head. I had never felt pain like it in my life. 'I literally cried and cried and I was taking tablets but I had to keep the bun in because I was going to an event and I didn't have time to re-do my hair.' Saffron then took her hair out and said she had the 'worst headache ever' and said that she saw spots on her head where the bun had sat. 'When I took my hair out, my head felt like the worst headache ever but nothing really happened,' she added. 'Then I had loads of spots on my head and it was super sore and red. A few weeks later when I got home, I noticed there was a big bald patch at the middle of my head.' She initially thought it was because her hair had been ripped out from the bun, but became increasingly more concerned when her locks weren't growing back. The content creator added: 'I was putting off the appointment [with a trichologist] because I didn't want to know if I had alopecia and what would happen to my hair. I was so upset and scared to go.' After seeing a hair doctor, Saffron - from Brighton - was told that it was likely that she had traction alopecia. This is often caused by tight hairstyles and the continuous strain on the hair follicles pulls out strands of hair and can damage or destroy the follicles, according to charity Alopecia UK. Saffron then included pictures of her traction alopecia to raise awareness and give people an insight into her experience of hair loss. 'I get my hair styled a lot for shoots, events, carpets, Strictly Come Dancing. It means my hair really hasn't been taken care of,' she said. Her trichologist gave her a spray to help induce hair growth, along with heat protectant spray for when she is getting her hair styled. London based hairdresser Gustav Fouche said that the although slicked-back hairstyles can be a popular choice, it can cause problems with hair over time due to repeated tension. He said: 'There are ways to achieve the slicked-back look without putting too much strain on the scalp. 'For instance, using styling products such as gel, hairspray or a shine serum can help create the illusion of a tighter style without actually pulling the hair too hard. A "wet look" finish can also give the same sleek effect while being much kinder to the hair. 'Consistently pulling the hair back tightly can lead to permanent damage.' TikToker Dori, from London, said she wore her hair in a slicked back bun for three weeks in a row and noticed that she had a bald patch on her head. She wrote: 'It's not worth it girls,' before adding: 'Back to the density serum I go, if I don't laugh, I'll cry.' April Nelson Sanders, from Utah, also made a TikTok @itsaprilsanders) about her hair falling out and said: 'Oh my gosh are we seeing my hairline right now? 'This is my sign not to do any more slick backs and this is the TikTok that is going to hold me accountable because I cannot have this much balding at the age of 22.' April then captioned her post: 'I'm in pain. Catch me using my hair serum every day from now on.' TikToker Hannah expressed her concerns about the slicked back bun showing her hair loss, especially after having a baby. 'Fellow slick back lovers, what are we doing about the postpartum hair loss? Because we're getting a little thin on the old edges. This is my go-to hairstyle and I don't know what I'm going to do if I get that much thinner. 'This doesn't look that bad but it's hidden. I've got a little baldy patch coming along. So what are we doing about that? Please share your tips.' Olivia Hope Rivera (@oliviahoperivera), from New York City, also posted on the social media platform about the risky hairstyle and said: 'So we're not going to talk about how wearing a slicked back bun literally makes you bald? 'My newest hair fixation has obviously been doing the Hailey Bieber, bad b*** slicked back bun, I've been wearing them for two weeks and I have lost hair. 'I know I have not seen all that forehead before. That's more forehead than usual.' She added: 'Like [has this happened to ]anyone else? I've talked to friends [that] this has happened to. Ladies, beware!' Maria Dowling, founder and creative director of a multi-award-winning salon in Dubai, revealed the first couple of warning signs that you may have traction alopecia. She said: 'The first sign of this happening to you is usually broken hairs around your hairline or thinning hair around the temples, which is known as frontal or parietal hair loss. Then, as time goes on, the hairline at the front may also start to recede. 'To minimise this happening to you, instead of wearing a tight or high ponytail, wear a lower bun or looser ponytail as this will minimise the amount of time your hair follicles are under tension. 'Also, avoid elasticated hair ties as the friction from these can increase the tension on the roots. If you really love this on-trend style, however, then limit its use to once or twice per week at the very most.' She said that if traction alopecia is caught early, it will limit the amount of permanent damage done to the follicles and strands should grow back after six months to a year. 'Unfortunately, however, if the traction alopecia has progressed to a more severe level, you may require a hair transplant to restore the original hairline and combat the hair loss that has been experienced as a result,' she said. But some content creators said they are aware that slicked back buns are ruining theirs strands - but simply don't seem to be bothered by it. British online gym coach Beth made a video of herself wearing the popular hairstyle and wrote what others had been saying to her: '"You're going to get a receding hairline having a slick back bun everyday".' Beth then captioned her video: 'Shut up Karen I don't care.' Robert Eaton, Creative Director at Russell Eaton Salons and Trichologist, said that slicked back buns can also cause hair follicle infections. He said: 'Over time, this tension can distort the natural growth pattern, causing the hair to fall out. Regularly wearing this style may also inflame the follicles, leading to conditions like folliculitis and even infections, both of which can contribute to further hair loss. 'The hairline is particularly vulnerable because the strands are finer and less resilient than those elsewhere on the scalp, making it more susceptible to progressive thinning.' Victoria Lynch, hair loss expert and founder of premium human hair extension brand Remi Cachet, added that if the hairstyle is worn repeatedly, it could lead to traction alopecia at the front, sides and nape of the hairline.
Metro
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Strictly's Saffron Barker shares update after being targeted by armed robbers
Strictly Come Dancing star Saffron Barker has revealed she has made it back to the UK after a terrifying road trip in the United States. The 24-year-old influencer – who has appeared on the likes of Strictly and Celebrity Hunted over the years – started her YouTube channel in 2015, where she continues to share content about lifestyle and beauty, fashion and fitness to her two million followers. Just over a week ago, Saffron revealed she'd faced a series of setbacks having being hospitalised for emergency surgery, and then having 'every single thing' including her passport taking from her 'smashed up' rental car. She was stuck in the US waiting to be allowed to travel home, but she's now shared some wholesome posts from a family BBQ in the garden, confirming she's back in the UK. 'Home sweet home,' she captioned a snap of herself snuggled up on the sofa. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. It comes after she shared a video with her TikTok followers going into more detail about her horrific ordeal. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video She and her model boyfriend Josh Miln were on a road trip, but after stopping off at a diner, they returned to find the car broken into. 'Our parents keep saying 'you should be grateful you guys are still alive,'' Josh added, while Saffron admitted they felt fortunate it wasn't worse, given they've since found out the robbers were armed. 'We're currently waiting to get emergency passports, we have to drive back to LA, but then our flights are out of Vegas so we have to drive back again. But we absolutely won't be stopping,' Saffron continued, shortly before they returned home. Posting a photo on Instagram of herself in hospital cuddling a teddy bear, she previously explained: 'In the last week I've been in hospital, had emergency surgery, got my rental car completely smashed up and every single thing I own stolen including my passport so I can't get home.' Over the past week Saffron has been posting photos from California but hasn't shared any further update on the issues she's facing. It's the latest setback she's faced recently, with the influencer being rushed to hospital with a suspected 'tropical disease' last year. In October she posted a series of updates showing her skin covered in a red rash, an IV drip coming from her arm and bloody bruises where blood had been drawn by medics. She said in a caption alongside an image of her lying in bed in pyjamas: 'Thank you so much for all your well wishes, after a week I finally feel somewhat normal again. 'The doctors thought I'd caught a tropical disease from a mosquito when I was away. 'I had all the symptoms being, rashes all over my body, headache, body aches, shooting pains in my body, temperature, sore throat and ears etc.' However, she went on to share she hadn't contracted malaria but was still battling the rash. Earlier in the year she also sought medical help during a skiing holiday following a painful fall. More Trending In 2023 her brother Casey also suffered a 'major heart attack' aged 27 and was admitted to hospital. She later detailed he made it to the hospital 'just in time' to save him and they were 'lucky he [is] still here'. A version of this story was first published on May 11, 2025. View More » Strictly Come Dancing is streaming on BBC iPlayer. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Strictly Come Dancing pro sparks quitting fears after announcing new career move MORE: All celebrities tipped for Strictly Come Dancing 2025 including 'impressive' TV star MORE: Inside Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell's £3,500,000 luxury mansion with jaw-dropping garden
