Luke Littler promises gift to parents but owes them 'nothing' ahead of World Darts Championship final

Luke Littler promises gift to parents but owes them 'nothing' ahead of World Darts Championship final

WATCH NOW: Luke Littler speaks amid World Darts Championship form

Lewis Winter

By Lewis Winter


Published: 03/01/2024

- 08:37

Updated: 03/01/2024

- 08:40

The 16-year-old is set to land a huge prize even if he loses tonight's final

Luke Littler has promised to gift his parents if he goes all the way and wins the World Darts Championship this evening.

However, the 16-year-old sensation jokingly claimed he owes them nothing yet ahead of his showpiece match against Luke Humphries.


Littler's rise to stardom continued on Tuesday when he overcame 2018 champion Rob Cross at Alexandra Palace.

He brushed aside Cross 6-2 after going a set down for the first time in the tournament.

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Luke Littler has joked he doesn't owe his parents anything yet

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Littler averaged 106.05 and hit 16 180s in a stunning display in front of the adoring Ally Pally crowd.

He will now face the new world No 1 Humphries after he thrashed Scott Williams 6-0.

Littler embraced his parents in the crowd before and after his victory.

However, he jokingly claimed he doesn't owe them anything unless he wins this evening.

Asked what he owes his parents, Littler said with a smile: "Nothing yet, I've still got another game tomorrow!"

Littler admitted afterwards that his parents have played a big part in him reaching the tournament.

And he hinted he would give them a gift if he does see off the impressive Humphries.

Littler added: "Obviously they know I like what they've done for me, they've brought me to this table, to this darting scene.

"So I'll thank them enough and if I do get over the line then obviously I will give them something."

Littler is already guaranteed to walk away with £200,000 if he loses tonight's final.

But he will collect an astonishing half a million if he is victorious.

Littler has become a household name during the tournament following wins over the likes of Raymond van Barneveld and Brendan Dolan.

However, his win over Cross was arguably the most impressive so far.

Cross won the first set and Littler was faced with adversity for the first time, showing visible frustration at times.

But Cross missed a double to win the second set and he was made to pay by his teenage opponent.

Littler was overwhelmed with his performance and revealed what Cross told him on the stage afterwards.

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Luke Littler has been supported by his family at the tournament

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He told Sky Sports: "No words! Crazy to think I'm in a World Championship final in my debut.

"I was happy winning one game but I could go all the way!

"You're playing Rob, he's a world champion and won on debut. Rob told me 'God bless, you're a step away, do it'.

"I've just settled on the stage. It took me a few legs to settle in the game and once I found that rhythm I was good to go."

Luke Humphries

Luke Humphries stands in Luke Littler's way of World Darts Championship glory

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Littler will prepare for tonight's final in typical fashion with an omelette and a pizza.

Although he admits he doesn't wake up until midday ahead of the big clash.

"I'll do what I've been doing," he said.

"That's what I've done every day."

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