Darts fans can't believe how old Luke Littler's opponent Stephen Bunting, 39, is in this throwback snap
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Darts fans have been left baffled by a viral photo of Stephen Bunting from 16 years ago. Bunting, now 39, has become a fan favourite in recent times thanks to his iconic walk-on song and routine to David Guetta's 2011 hit 'Titanium', along with his social media presence and general affable nature.
![[Fans couldn't quite believe that Bunting was only 23-years-old in the photo on social media]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/02/16/93678515-14244351-image-a-10_1735834195949.jpg)
The Bullet, who has coined the 'Let's Go Bunting Mental' phrase, is set to take on another fan favourite in teen sensation Luke Littler in the World Championship semi-finals on Thursday evening as he looks to reach the final for the first time in his career.
![[Bunting has gained cult status for his social media videos and iconic walk-on in recent times]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/02/16/93670929-14244351-Bunting_has_gained_cult_status_for_his_social_media_videos_and_i-a-3_1735834027283.jpg)
Bunting, who is two months younger than footballing superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, has swept aside four opponents en route to the final four, which included a thumping 5-2 victory over Peter 'Snakebite' Wright on New Year's Day. His growth on the oche has been accompanied by a rising cult status that has seen him achieve 2.6million likes and gain more than 235,000 followers on TikTok thanks to his hilarious and unique videos.
![[Bunting is in the form of his life right now and won his first major title earlier this year]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/02/16/93670921-14244351-image-a-5_1735834063269.jpg)
However, ahead of tonight's encounter, several fans have been discussing Bunting's age, with many left shocked that he is only 39. Darts fans have been left baffled by a viral photo of Stephen Bunting from 16 years ago. Fans couldn't quite believe that Bunting was only 23-years-old in the photo on social media.
![[His son Tobias has also gained fame for his celebrations and for being a mini-me of his father]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/02/16/93671065-14244351-Tobias_12_has_regularly_been_seen_celebrating_at_Bunting_s_games-a-7_1735834082972.jpg)
