Luke Littler has sent a sweet message to girlfriend Eloise Milburn after she turned 22 on Tuesday.
The couple have recently been in the spotlight, with Littler taking the darts world by storm ever since his appearance at the World Championship.
Littler has been cheered on by Eloise amid his sensational exploits, with the 17-year-old showing he's one of the brightest talents in the country.
Eloise celebrated her 22nd birthday on Tuesday and Littler, writing on Instagram, said: "Happy birthday babe, love you."
Luke Littler has wished girlfriend Eloise Milburn a happy birthday online
Eloise has since responded, simply saying: "Thankyou! Love you."
Both of them shared love hearts in their messages and seem extremely happy together, despite being criticised in some corners online.
They have been defiant, however, with Littler recently saying messages they'd received had been 'very bad'.
Last month, in an interview with The Guardian, he said: "We knew people would find out [about their relationship] but it started off very bad.
"As the weeks go on [the abuse of Milburn on social media] has been almost forgotten.
"We’ve been talking for a few months now.
"I’ve brung her along to the worlds, got to the final and whatever people say, they can say it.
"It’s not going to affect me or my mental strength.
"I’ve got guys doing my Instagram now and they delete it before I see it."
Eloise also spoke out - and insisted the couple weren't fazed because they only cared about the people that matter in their lives.
"It was tough to start with. The first day I let it get to me a lot," she said.
"But you learn that as long as the pair of you are happy, that’s all that matters. The people that matter most are supportive of us."
Littler is, meanwhile, currently preparing for round two of the Premier League.
He impressed on his debut last week, beating Luke Humphries for the second time since his recent defeat to the 28-year-old at Alexandra Palace.
Littler was, however, unable to beat Michael Smith.
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Yet the teenager is happy with his performances and believes he has shown he's capable of competing with the best.
"I am just happy with how I have been playing," he told PA.
"The Worlds was a big step up but I have proved I can play with the best and that is why I have got my shot in the Premier League.
"Now we are kicking on with the Premier League. I know I have got the ability to beat the best.
"It was good to win on my debut (in Bahrain) and obviously be the youngest person to hit a nine-darter as well.
Luke Littler has been cheered on by Eloise Milburn amid his sensational darts displays
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"Overall it was just match practice for the Premier League, as was Holland."
When asked about his newfound fame, he continued: "It's been crazy but I've just been living how I have been doing.
"Chilling when I have time off but when I'm at my darts events, being fully focused.
"That's what I have always done. I have always been myself and keep myself to myself."
