LUKE LITTLER’s pal AngryGinge has revealed the darts star struggled with fame after his initial breakthrough in the sport.
The Nuke stunned the darts world when he was just 16 as he made it all the way to the final of the PDC World Championship in 2024.
Luke Littler rose to prominence at the PDC World ChampionshipCredit: Getty
AngryGinge revealed that the star ‘struggled’ with public appearancesCredit: Reuters
Only former world no1 was able to put a stop to his incredible run in a thrilling final.
, 19, has since won the premier darts tournament back-to-back and cemented himself as .
However, with his success at the oche came plenty of fame and interest from the media.
The Warrington thrower has grown into a confident talker on stage and in podcasts.
But his pal star AngryGinge, real name Morgan Burtwistle, has revealed that Littler used to get “nervous”.
Speaking on the Double Tops podcast , sponsored by BetMGM , he said: “It’s just Luke. He’s just brilliant.
“And obviously, you would have known from the first podcast you had him on.
“He struggled at first speaking on camera and stuff like that. You can tell he’s a bit nervous.
“His first time ever doing it.
“Obviously he’s got so much better now. He’s done that much media. You’d expect it.”
Littler was crowned before he turned 19 in January, and despite facing fellow youngster , 23.
AngryGinge also claimed that Littler knew he was going to despite losing the first frame.
He added: “I was there for the final against Gian and he’s come in, he’s got his AirPods in or whatever, he’s practised a few, he’s had a margherita pizza, practised a few more then gone on.
Littler is now a double world champion and no1Credit: PA
He is also now much more confident on stageCredit: Getty
“Gian gets the first set.
“I don’t know if anybody saw it but as he [Littler] walked off he looked over to where we’re all stood and he goes: ‘No more.’
“Then he gets seven on the bounce.”
Littler started 2026 where he left in 2025, adding the to his World Championship collection.
The Manchester-thrower, who is close to Ginge through their love for , , and their home city, then went one of the few titles he hadn’t claimed in his rapid two-and-a-half year ascent to the top of the game.
He has now won three of the of the Premier League heading to Manchester on Thursday.
Littler hit against in last week’s final in Germany, including one to win the match.
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