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Jamie Miller, the Welsh singer behind the TikTok sensation “Babydoll,” describes his collaboration with actor Antonio Cipriano, a star of the Amazon Prime series *Off Campus*, as “mind-boggling.” Originally from Pontprennau in Cardiff, Miller had nearly given up on his music career at the start of 2026, seeing that year as his final opportunity both financially and emotionally. However, everything shifted dramatically over the summer when “Babydoll” gained viral popularity on social media, sparking a dance trend, securing a spot in the UK’s top ten singles for the first time, and climbing to the top position on the US iTunes pop chart.
The collaboration with Cipriano came about unexpectedly. After seeing a comment from the *Off Campus* actor expressing how much he needed the song, Miller reached out to suggest featuring him on a track, quickly second-guessing himself and jokingly retracting the request. Miller revealed, “I’m a fan of Antonio’s voice, and I have been a fan for a long time.” Cipriano’s enthusiastic response led him to fly to Los Angeles, where they recorded “Babydoll” together on the day they met. Reflecting on the experience, Miller said, “It was the best time ever,” praising how their simultaneous rise and the duo’s chemistry created exceptional opportunities.
*Off Campus*, based on Elle Kennedy’s book series, has also become a global hit, ranking as the third most-watched series launch in Amazon Prime Video’s history. The show’s soundtrack blends timeless classics with fresh tracks, boosting the profiles of many artists, including Cipriano. When asked about future involvement with the show, Miller expressed enthusiasm, stating, “I’m such a fan of the show. I think it’s absolutely incredible what they’re doing, what Antonio is doing. In any capacity, I would love to. We’ll see.”
Recently, “Babydoll” climbed from number three to number two in the official UK charts, held back only by Taylor Swift’s hit “Patient Zero.” Miller has also toured the United States supporting The Jonas Brothers and described having Cipriano join him as a guest during these performances as another surreal milestone. “I think the easiest thing about it was we’re doing it together, for the first time. It was his first arena, it was my first arena, and I think that’s the most amazing situation to be in, because we can lean on each other,” he said. Sharing the stage with a close friend, he added, “Introducing him gave me chills because, as well as my dreams coming true right now, his dreams are too. It’s so nice and needed, to have a friend who can guide you through.”
Jamie Miller’s journey into music began years ago, competing at the age of 19 on *The Voice UK* where he finished third under coach Jennifer Hudson. Nevertheless, his passion for music was ignited much earlier during primary school, where he joined a school play to avoid math classes. “Just to see the reaction from the teachers after they asked me to sing a song, was just absolutely like ‘I want to do this, this is actually incredible,'” he recalled. Despite growing up among friends who played rugby and football, Miller found his calling in music and has pursued it ever since.
Now 29, Miller reflects on the challenges he faced before his breakthrough. He admitted, “The past couple of years have been really tough,” with both industry shifts and personal struggles leaving him feeling lost. Financial strain had him convinced 2026 was his last shot to break through. “I think the thing with success, people think you have a lot of money… I didn’t really see that side of that. So financially, this year, I couldn’t really make it work anymore. I was on my last legs,” he said. A transition in his songwriting to happier themes helped bring a refreshing light with “Babydoll.” “Going into this year, I’d built my career off sad music, and I’m not sad anymore, I’m happy,” Miller explained. “I think Babydoll maybe brought a bit of light to a world that needed it. I know that sounds really cliché to say, but I do feel that is true, we needed some joy.”
Despite the rapid rise, Miller has faced skepticism, with some accusing him of being an “industry plant,” suggesting his success is due to behind-the-scenes backing rather than genuine talent. Laughing, he dismissed these claims: “I wish I was an industry plant, I’ve done this for nine years.” Early criticism branded his approach as a gimmick. “But that’s the thing, I’m not trying to be cool, I’m trying to just have fun,” Miller said. “Literally, my mentality was ‘if I’m going out, and this is my last chance at music, I’m going out my way.’”
Miller also emphasized that the success of “Babydoll” unfolded without any premeditated social media campaigns. The viral dance spread organically, allowing him to collaborate with a variety of well-known figures, including Jennifer Love Hewitt, Lucy Hale, Julianne Hough, and Meghan Trainor. “All these incredible people I’ve been able to do it with, they’ve said it themselves, they’ve said ‘we needed this song,'” he shared. “From all sides of the world, it’s kind of unified people in a way, and it’s just a beautiful thing to be a part of something that made someone smile.”
While proud of his latest work and eager to tour globally—especially in his native Wales—Miller admitted that adjusting to his newfound rapid success has been difficult. “It feels like so many life changes are happening around me, but I’m still the same person. It’s dystopian, in a way,” he reflected. Coming from Wales, where such fame is rare outside of legends like Tom Jones, he expressed gratitude and hope: “I’m very appreciative for everything that’s going on right now, and thank my lucky stars. I just hope I’m doing Wales proud, to be honest.
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