Saffron Barker and Louis Rees-Zammit split after four months of dating
- Saffron Barker and Louis Rees-Zammit have broken up.
- Saffron announced her split from Louis Rees-Zammit on Thursday via Instagram story.
- The two dated for almost four months.
Saffron Barker and Louis Rees-Zammit Break Up
Split alert! Saffron Barker and Louis Rees-Zammit are no longer a romantic couple. The two called it quits on their romance less than a year after dating.
The former Strictly Come Dancing star, 23, confirmed on Thursday, that she and the former rugby union player have broken up. She wrote on her Instagram story,
“Hi everyone. 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,”
The breakup announcement comes weeks after the pair hinted at their separation, unfollowing each other on Instagram. Similarly, Barker had deleted a photo of his initials tattooed on her arm.
She continued on her Instagram story,
“I want to thank all of the incredible people who have sent me messages of love & strength over the past few weeks. 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!0 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”
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Saffron and Louis sparked dating rumors after being spotted together at The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes world premiere at the BFI IMAX Waterloo in November 2023.
A source told MailOnline at the time that they had been getting to know each other.
What’s the reason for Saffron Barker and Louis Rees-Zammit’s breakup?
Saffron hasn’t shared the specific reason behind her split with Louis. However, she liked a comment insinuating that he had cheated.
Similarly, when fans asked Saffron earlier if the duo were still together, she reacted by commenting.
“A leopard never changes its spots. Hope everyone else finds out too.”
In early of this year, Louis made a shocking announcement that he quitting rugby just weeks before he was expected to represent Wales at the Six Nations.
He then later announced that he was joining the NFL’s International Player Pathway Programme after dreaming of playing American football since he was a child.
In January, he headed to Florida to begin a 10-week camp alongside 15 other international hopefuls. He said at the time,
“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.”
“My best wishes go out to Wales for the up-coming Six Nations and year ahead, while I will continue to follow the continued progress of Gloucester from afar.”
Meanwhile, Saffron and Louis were in a long-distance relationship.
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