Saffron Barker Health Update - What Happened to Saffron Barker?

Stay updated on Saffron Barker's health journey as she shares insights into her well-being and personal growth.

by Aishwarya R

Updated Oct 05, 2024

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Saffron Barker Health Update

Saffron Barker shared a health update after being hospitalized with several painful symptoms, including rashes, headaches, body aches, shooting pains, and a high temperature. Initially, doctors suspected she had caught a tropical disease, possibly from a mosquito while she was on holiday, but tests later ruled that out.

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Saffron explained that her white blood cell count was very low, meaning her body was fighting an infection. She also posted photos showing the rash covering her body and shared how uncomfortable the experience was. After a week of dealing with these symptoms, she said she finally started to feel better.

In a recent update, Saffron said she is grateful to be on the mend as the rashes are beginning to fade. She had been on a trip to the Maldives before falling ill and shared pictures from the holiday. Despite the health scare, Saffron is now recovering and feeling more like herself again.

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Who is Saffron Barker?

Saffron Barker is an English influencer, YouTuber, and podcast host. She gained fame for her appearance on the seventeenth series of Strictly Come Dancing and the fifth series of Celebrity Hunted. Saffron was also a runner-up on The Celebrity Circle.

In September 2019, she was recognized as the top female influencer by The Sunday Times. Saffron is known for her engaging content and has a large following on social media. She shares lifestyle, beauty, and personal experiences with her audience.

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Details

Name

Saffron Barker

Gender

Female

Profession

YouTuber, Influencer, Podcaster

Date of Birth

2 July 2000

Place of Birth

Brighton, England

Age

24 (as of October 2024)

Nationality

British

Parents

Wendy Barker (Mother)

Siblings

1 brother (Casey Barker)

Marital Status

Single

Ex-Boyfriend

Louis Rees-Zammit

What Happened to Saffron Barker?

Saffron Barker was hospitalized after experiencing rashes, headaches, body aches, and a high temperature. Doctors initially thought she had a tropical disease, but it turned out her body was fighting an infection due to low white blood cells. After a week, she started to feel better and is now recovering.

Saffron Barker Career

Saffron Barker was part of a girl band called Born2Blush, along with Libby Whitehouse, Jazmine Tiley, and Georgia McNamara, but they disbanded when she was 15, which left her feeling devastated. This experience led her to start her YouTube channel on July 30, 2015, where she creates lifestyle, beauty, fashion, and fitness content. She also launched a second channel for vlogging on October 27, 2015, and has over 2 million subscribers on her main channel.

In March 2017, Saffron represented the UK at Nickelodeon's first-ever 'Social Squad of Influencers' at the Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles. In April of the same year, she and her family created a six-episode series called In My Day for TalkTalk TV. Saffron appeared in YouTube's annual Rewind video in December 2017 and was named Nickelodeon's UK representative for KCA PrankStars in March 2018.

On August 1, 2019, Saffron Barker announced that she would compete on the seventeenth series of Strictly Come Dancing, making her the second social media star to join the show, after Joe Sugg. She was partnered with AJ Pritchard, but they were eliminated after ten weeks on November 24, 2019. In March 2020, she participated in a special edition of The Greatest Dancer for Sport Relief and won with her team, Don8.

In December 2020, Saffron was a contestant on The Celebrity Circle, where she finished as the runner-up. In February 2022, she won The Real Dirty Dancing talent show with her partner Lee Ryan. In March 2023, she appeared on Celebrity Hunted, where she got caught by the Hunters after a member of the public revealed her location.

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In October 2017, Saffron Barker launched a collection of homeware, stationery, and loungewear with Primark. In May 2020, she released another loungewear range with In The Style. In November 2020, she began co-hosting a podcast with her mother called Mum Made Me Do It, which ran for eight months.

In October 2022, Saffron returned to podcasting with a new show on Spotify called Sex, Lies & DM Slides, where she discusses funny and awkward experiences with her friend Anastasia Kingsnorth.

Saffron Barker Family

Saffron Barker was born on July 24, 2000, in Brighton, East Sussex. She is the daughter of Darren and Wendy Barker. Saffron has two biological brothers named Jed and Casey, and she also has a foster brother named Jordan. She grew up in a supportive family environment. For her education, Saffron attended Longhill High School in Rottingdean. Her family has played an important role in her life and career as an influencer.

Saffron Barker Ex-Boyfriend

Saffron Barker recently ended her relationship with Welsh rugby player Louis Rees-Zammit, as confirmed on March 21, 2024. They had been dating for about four months, making their first public appearance together at The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes premiere in November 2023.

Saffron shared on social media that she is no longer in a relationship and is focusing on her well-being, family, and career. Fans noticed clues about their breakup, such as both of them unfollowing each other on Instagram and Saffron deleting a photo of Louis's initials tattooed on her arm.

Although there were rumors that they had split earlier, a source had claimed they were still together and managing a long-distance relationship due to Louis starting a new career in the NFL. Before dating Saffron, he was a player for Gloucester and decided to pursue American football instead of rugby.

Saffron Barker Net Worth

Saffron Barker Net Worth is around $1 million. She earns her income primarily through her YouTube channel, where she shares lifestyle content and has a large following. She also generates revenue from brand collaborations and her fashion and homeware collections, launched in partnership with retailers like Primark and In The Style. Additionally, Saffron has ventured into podcasting, hosting shows that contribute to her overall earnings.

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