World Darts Championship star makes awkward gaffe on way to stage on Ally Pally debut
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WORLD Darts Championship debutant Rashad Sweeting made an awkward gaffe on his way to the Ally Pally stage. Sweeting has won over the hearts of Alexandra Palace this year with his antics at the famed oche - which saw him mimic Cole Palmer's celebration.
![[Rashad Sweeting made an awkward gaffe on his way to the Ally Pally stage on Tuesday night]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/msemail_Screenshot-2024-12-19-135807jpg-JS958538905.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
But the Barbadian almost didn't make it onto the stage when he hilariously took a wrong turn during his walk-on. Announcer John McDonald revealed Sweeting's debut telly appearance against world No.81 Jeffrey de Graaf in the first-round. The crowd cheered as the 34-year-old walked down to the tune of Nakhaz's 'I'm a Bahamian (That's What I Like)'.
![[The Barbadian has won over the hearts of Alexandra Palace this week]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/RexShutterstockPaddyPower2025WorldDartsCh15011969fgjpg-JS958170651.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
But after high-fiving fans, Sweeting turned left and headed towards the side stairs that players use to leave the stage. Cameras captured a member of staff getting Sweeting's attention before directing him onto the entrance steps. The Candy Man swiftly recollected himself as he waved at the 180-hungry spectators, offering an applause before pointing to the sky.
![[Rashad Sweeting celebrated a 180 by doing Cole Palmer's 'cold' celebration]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/1c9e464c-1451-4662-9841-9afdafdd69cf.webp?strip=all&w=670)
De Graaf, the strong favourite, started slowly, missing seven darts in the opening sets as Sweeting teased an upset by taking it 3-1. Sweeting - who works as an immigration officer - was leading 1-0 in and they were tied 2-2 in the second set. BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS.
![[The Chelsea star always hits the move after scoring a goal]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cole-palmer-chelsea-celebrates-goal-955992790_b97b93.webp?strip=all&w=670)
He needed 194 to take the second set and put himself on course for victory. After hitting two double 20s, the crowd encouraged Sweeting to go for the 180 - and he obliged, despite it leaving him with a tricky double seven to pull off. He could have hit a lower sum to leave himself with an easier checkout.
