Celebrities gather to watch Luke Littler in the World Darts Championship Final

'Luke the Nuke' was beaten in the World Darts Championship Final following a dream run
Luke Littler grimaces during the final match against Luke Humphries. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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Jacob Phillips3 January 2024

Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler attracted a star-studded crowd as he took on the No 1 -ranked player in the world Luke Humphries at Alexandra Palace.

Littler, who first played on a magnetic board as a toddler, was the youngest-ever player to reach the decider following a fairy tale run, but he faced his toughest test yet in the World Darts Championship Final.

The history-making youngster, nicknamed “Luke the Nuke” lost 7-4 in a 11 set thriller after leading 4-2 earlier in the game. 

James Maddison during the final of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship (Zac Goodwin/PA)
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Celebrities including England and Tottenham footballer James Maddison, boxer Derek Chisora, Romeo Beckham, and his girlfriend Mia Regan, gathered to watch the kebab-loving teen.

Romeo, 21, was pictured holding a sign saying “super Luke Littler” as he watched the tense final play out.

Friends and family of the 16-year-old darts prodigy lined the barriers at Alexandra Palace. Among the crowds was his girlfriend Eloise Milburn, who was seen embracing him on stage after his victory in the quarter-finals on Monday.

Derek Chisora watches the action during the final (Zac Goodwin/PA)
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The 21-year-old beauty consultant from Surrey is also an amateur darts player herself.

Members of Luke Littler's local club the St Helen's Darts Academy also traveled to Alexandra Palace to cheer him on.

St Helen’s Darts Academy members also huddled round to watch at his local club.

Romeo Beckham looks on during the final (Zac Goodwin/PA)
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Prior to the final the 16-year-old had revealed he had received a range of messages from Manchester United stars.

The Red Devils fan was messaged by Luke Shaw, Rio Ferdinand and Gary Neville.

Littler will still take home £200,000 following his dramatic run to the final.

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