Saffron Barker and her boyfriend Louis Rees-Zammit have hit back at claims they have ended their romance.
The social media star and the sportsman, both 23, sparked speculation last week that they were splitting after fans noticed they had unfollowed each other on Instagram.
But a source close to the couple has now told MailOnline that they are ‘very much together’ and focusing on ‘navigating a long-distance relationship’ after Louis launched a new career in the NFL.
A source said: ‘Saffron and Louis are very much together and have not split up. They are happy in their relationship and continue to focus on it and their career.
‘Louis has remained faithful to Saffron throughout their relationship and they remain a strong long-distance couple.’
Saffron Barker and her boyfriend Louis Rees-Zammit have hit back at claims they had ended their romance after fans speculated whether they would split
The social media star and the sportsman both sparked speculation that they were splitting last week after fans noticed they had unfollowed each other on Instagram
Before the rumors spread, Saffron and Louis made their first red carpet appearance together at the world premiere of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes in November.
Eagle-eyed fans noticed that both Saffron and Louis had unfollowed each other on Instagram in recent days, among other clues hinting at their split.
Followers also saw that she had deleted a photo of his initials tattooed on her arm and then liked a comment insinuating that he had cheated.
The TV personality shared a series of photos from her trip to Dubai earlier this month, leaving followers wondering if the duo were still together.
In November, Saffron attended the world premiere of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes at the BFI IMAX Waterloo with Louis by her side.
The couple cut smart figures as they got suitably glammed up for the evening.
A source for Saffron confirmed to MailOnline at the time that the pair had met and that the premiere was their first public appearance together.
In January, Louis was pictured heading to Florida to begin a 10-week camp to become an NFL player.
Saffron previously responded to a comment that read: ‘A leopard never changes its spot. I hope everyone finds out too’
In January, Louis was pictured heading to Florida to begin a ten-week camp to become an NFL player
The now former Gloucester player made the stunning decision to quit rugby just weeks before he was due to represent Wales in the Six Nations.
Louis announced he was joining the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program after dreaming of playing American football as a child.
Mail Sport reported that Rees-Zammit started the camp in January, along with 15 other international prospects from sports including athletics, basketball and Gaelic football.
Announcing his decision to retire from rugby, he said: ‘The choice to retire from international rugby on the eve of the Six Nations has been a difficult decision, but I am extremely excited to take this unique opportunity to pursue a career. new challenge.
“My best wishes go out to Wales for the upcoming Six Nations and the year ahead, as I will continue to monitor Gloucester’s continued progress from afar.”
Saffron previously sparked dating rumors with ex-Gogglebox star Tom Malone Jr. in January 2023 when she matching costumes for a New Year’s Eve party in Brighton.
The pair both took part in The Real Dirty Dancing, which aired on E4 last year, and Tom then made a guest appearance on Saffron Barker’s Sex, Lies & DM slides podcast.
