Luke Woodhouse chokes up live on Sky Sports after knocking close friend out of World Darts Championships
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LUKE WOODHOUSE was close to tears after celebrating WATCHING his mate Damon Heta hit a nine-darter!. The World No.35 still sent the Aussie crashing out of the World Championship after hitting NINE successive leg wins at the Ally Pally. But Woody, 36, jumped for joy more watching his pal Heta land the perfect leg against him earlier in the match.
![[Luke Woodhouse choked up on live TV after knocking close pal Damon Heta out of the World Darts Championships]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SPORTGRAB-00026jpg-JS960098520.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The Aussie’s nine meant for the second time in the tournament a fan won £60,000 along with £60k to Prostate Cancer and the player, as part of Paddy Power’s BIGGER 180 pledge. He said: “Me and Damo are good friends. We play golf together a lot. We hang out and practice together.
![[Woody trailed by 3-1 but came back to win 4-3]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SPORTGRAB-00019jpg-JS960098510.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
“I know he was gutted when he missed the double 12 in his first game. When he hit the nine-darter it was brilliant. The crowd went wild. Will he go halves on the £60k? He added: “I don’t think so!”. Woody trailed by 3-1 but came roaring back with the nine legs in a row and eventually won it 4-3.
![[He was happy for Heta after he landed the perfect leg against him earlier in the match]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SPORTGRAB-00028jpg-JS960098506.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
He added: “I’ve got no words at all. The crowd has been fantastic. BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS. “I don’t think it was the greatest game in the world but I’ve managed to come through it, onto the next round. “You ask anyone in darts, anyone can score. But hitting them doubles is the main focal point. I’m over the moon.
![[Damon Heta celebrated his nine-darter before crashing out in Round 3]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/x-com-officialpdc-status-1872632533923295673-960090751.webp?strip=all&w=620)
