Luke Littler feels more relaxed heading into this season’s Premier League Darts finale.
This time last year, Littler was in high demand, appearing on ITV’s The Johnathan Ross Show and BBC’s Comic Relief following his run to the World Darts Championship final.
In May 2024, The Nuke showed his full potential by shocking Luke Humphries in the Premier League Final, hitting an impressive nine-darter.
He then went on to lift the Sid Waddell Trophy in January 2025, just 18 days before his 18th birthday.
Luke Littler credits cutting down on TV appearances for his relaxed state
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It has been a conscious decision from him and his team to reduce the number of times he appears on chat shows.
Littler, who has more than 1.9 million followers on Instagram, said: “I did a lot of stuff for social media.
“A lot of shows, like The Jonathan Ross Show, which was really good.
“I found out while I was doing the first Premier League that the travel was Thursday night, and then on Friday night we’d have to rush down to a European Tour.
“But this year it has been a lot more relaxing, which we wanted, in terms of the shows and stuff.
“That was good for my socials last year. This year it’s all about kicking on.
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Luke Littler holds the record with six night wins in Premier League Darts
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“I’ve secured top spot in the league and playing that first semi-final is so crucial.
“This is one of the biggest ones out there.”
On Thursday night, in semi-final one, Littler faces Gerwyn Price, who has won six of their past eight meetings.
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In semi-final two, world No1 Humphries takes on Nathan Aspinall, with a prize of £275,000 on the line for the inner at the O2 arena.
Littler beat England World Cup team-mate Humphries 6-3 in the final in Sheffield last week.
Humphries said: “I enjoy playing Luke as I know I have to be at my best.
“I hope this rivalry will flourish, it’s good for the game. When it was Phil Taylor and Raymond van Barneveld, everyone loved it.
The two Lukes have a great relationship
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“Of course, we want to beat each other, we want to win everything.
“But also we get on really well.”
The pair may face off in the final should they both win their semis, writing a new chapter in their great rivalry.
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