Barney Walsh, the actor and presenter known for BBC's Gladiators and ITV's Breaking Dad alongside his father Bradley Walsh, as well as his role as Cameron Mickelthwaite on Casualty, is in a relationship with Stephanie Del Valle Diaz, a Puerto Rican musician and model who was crowned Miss World in 2016.
How They Met
Barney met Stephanie while working as an ambassador and presenter for the Miss World pageant. He is believed to have met the 26-year-old beauty while hosting the 2017 Miss World competition. A source told The Sun in 2022: "The couple started out as mates. They're now very loved-up. They get on really well and know they’re both young in their careers so give each other space to pursue their dreams. This is set to be a big year for them."
Going Instagram Official
In 2022, Stephanie shared a rare romantic sunset photo of herself posing with Barney, which appeared to mark their Instagram official status. The couple generally keeps their relationship low-key on social media.
Stephanie Del Valle Diaz's Background
Stephanie became the second woman from Puerto Rico to win the Miss World contest, following her victory in Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico in 2016. During the 2016 Miss World competition, when asked what she would change about the world, she said: "If I have the opportunity to change something about the world, I think what I would do is send a message of how important it is to change exclusion for acceptance, to promote and provide justice for others, and the importance of helping those in need. Thank you." She studied Law and Communication at Pace University in New York City and speaks English, Spanish, and French.
Public Appearances and Privacy
In 2019, the couple attended the BAFTA TV Awards together, stepping onto the red carpet. Despite this, both stars remain tight-lipped about their relationship, and it is unclear whether they are still together or have parted ways, as they maintain a private personal life on social media.
