LUKE LITTLER'S darts heroics had sporting royalty, Hollywood stars and even political figures stunned. The 17-year-old sensation beat Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in the World Darts Championship final. Littler - who scooped the top £500,000 cash prize - became the youngest darts world champ in history.
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And it sent social media into a frenzy as fans and celebrities alike were stunned by the teenager's performance. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer posted: "Mesmerising performance from @LukeTheNuke180 to win the World Darts Championship. "Congratulations Luke on being the youngest ever PDC World Darts Champion. An inspirational performance under such pressure to lift the trophy.
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"You should be really proud of what you've achieved tonight, not just for yourself but for the sport of darts as a whole.". Movie star Matt Lucas said: "Wow! Congratulations!". Golfer Justin Rose posted: "Just awesome… Congratulations (world) Champion.".
![[Marcus Rashford posted a pic of the pair together]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot-2025-01-04-at-10.51.08.png?strip=all&w=418)
Actor Martin Kemp wrote: "Congratulations @LukeTheNuke180.". CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS. Fellow darts players were also full of praise, Adrian Lewis said: "Congratulations well deserved @LukeTheNuke180 unlucky @MvG180 Great effort.".
![[United star Harry Maguire was full of praise]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot-2025-01-04-at-10.53.52.png?strip=all&w=418)
Luke Humphries, who beat Littler in last year's final, wrote: "Congratulations to @LukeTheNuke180 on becoming world champion. "I think it was very well deserved! Unlucky @MvG180 never gave in and showed a valiant effort!". The legendary Phil Taylor added: "Huge Congratulations to @LukeTheNuke180 what a fantastic performance and now a Champion of the World.".
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