Jamie Miller, a Welsh artist who appeared on The Voice in 2017, has achieved chart success with his song “Babydoll,” which currently holds the No. 1 position on the UK singles charts. Miller, who grew up in Pontprennau in Cardiff, becomes the first Welsh solo male artist to reach this milestone since Shakin’ Stevens’ “Merry Christmas Everyone” in 1985. Prior to this breakthrough, Miller’s music career had progressed modestly, with performances at venues such as The Globe in Cardiff and several record releases that did not generate significant mainstream momentum. He had reportedly considered leaving the music industry entirely before the recent success.
Originally released in early August, “Babydoll” experienced gradual growth before gaining substantial momentum following videos posted by actress Jennifer Love Hewitt, in which she performed both the song’s accompanying choreography and sang along. The track has since become associated with a specific dance routine that has circulated widely across social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram, as well as receiving airplay on traditional radio.
The dance accompanying the song features a series of coordinated movements, including stepping patterns performed while rolling shoulders, followed by alternating leg movements paired with arm motions. The routine has attracted participation from various public figures and celebrities. Antonio Cipriano, associated with the show Off Campus, recorded a version of the song with Miller, while television presenter Alison Hammond performed the dance with Miller, sustaining a wrist injury after falling during the routine. Miller and Cipriano appeared on the television program Strictly, where they performed the dance alongside the show’s cast, further amplifying the trend’s visibility.
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