‘It's Such A Positive That People Are Connecting More Than Ever'

Vlogger and Strictly star Saffron Barker on how her love of social media is so important right now

- Rianne Ison

For as long as she can remember, social media has been Saffron Barker’s safe place. She’s built up a loyal following of over two million subscribers and, after making a living out of it, landed a spot on 2019’s Strictly Come Dancing. But now more than ever the bubbly 18 year old is relying on the internet.

Because, although socialising face to face is strictly off limits, catching up over social media is the new normal and Saffron’s still busy uploading entertaining videos for her fans.

Here, Saffron reveals her handy tips for isolation and how fun dance app TikTok is helping her retain her Strictly moves…

Hi Saffron! Do you find you’re having even more interaction on social media at the moment?

Yes, I think a lot more people are using and discovering new things on social media. It’s been lovely having time to connect with my followers – I love hearing about what they’ve been up to. And being able to provide entertainment for people through my vlogs has always been the best part of what I do. It’s such a difficult time for a lot of people but the online community can be a positive place in times like this.

Are you giving fans any tips on how to stay busy during this time?