Darts star sends grovelling private message to former world champion for ‘stealing his walk-on’ at Ally Pally
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DARTS star Romeo Grbavac issued an apology to Raymond van Barneveld on Wednesday following a mix-up with his walk-on song. Grbavac shocked fans after walking on stage to 'Eye of the Tiger' by Survivor ahead of his World Championship debut at Alexandra Palace.
![[Romeo Grbavac walked on to Raymond van Barneveld's music on his World Championship debut]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/romeo-grbavac-looks-competes-first-958535165.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The song has been synonymous with Dutch star Van Barneveld for years, so Grbavac's use of it sparked some controversy. A commentator picked up on the bizarre coincidence and said: "Is Raymond van Barneveld watching? Because someone has got your walk-out music! Oh my goodness!".
![[He stunned fans by walking on to Eye of the Tiger]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/romeo-grbavac-first-round-match-958535139.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Grbavac went on to lose his opening match 3-0 against Callan Rydz. He later messaged Van Barneveld to reveal that he did not intend to copy his walk-out music. Instead, there had allegedly been some confusion among those working behind the scenes at Ally Pally.
![[Van Barneveld has forgiven him for the error]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/netherlands-raymond-van-barneveld-walks-784199149.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Barney shared his message on X to clear up any controversy. It read: "Hello Barney. This song wasn't my choice and I don't know why they played it!". Van Barneveld went on to write: "Ok all is forgiven pal.". CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS. The Dutchman kicks off his World Darts Championship campaign on Saturday against Nick Kenny.
