Table of Contents
- Censorship of Crowd Chants
- Crowd Reaction on Social Media
- Previous Incident
- Wasp Interruption
- Match Outcome
SKY SPORTS had to censor the crowd at the World Darts Championship after they engaged in an inappropriate chant about Keir Starmer.
This occurred on Friday night, with Nathan Aspinall as the main attraction.
Darts enthusiasts chanted about Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the World Darts ChampionshipCredit: Getty
The lively crowd was vocally engaged throughout the thrilling darts action at the oche.
However, at one point, Sky Sports had to step in to mute the fans’ explicit chants directed at the Prime Minister.
Supporters were singing “is a W***er” to the tune of The White Stripes’ popular song, Seven Nation Army.
It became apparent that the broadcaster had utilized an effects button to drown out the chanting.
Fans quickly noticed this intervention and took to social media to express their thoughts.
One user remarked: “I wonder how many times they will block out the Keir Starmer’s a w***er chant at the darts.”
Another commented: “The crowd noise was ridiculous haha they could’ve made it a bit less obvious.”
A third wrote: “Chants of Keir Starmer’s a w***er at the World Darts Championship this evening.”
This is not the first instance of such censorship.
A similar situation occurred when Stephen Bunting faced Danny Noppert at the World Grand Prix back in October.
Meanwhile, Aspinall’s match against Lourence Ilagan was notable for another reason.
A wasp was seen hovering around as Filipino star Ilagan stepped back from a throw during the second game in the opening set.
Ilagan made every effort to evade the insect as he dashed from one side of the stage to the other.
The wasp caused the game to be paused for a second time in the opening set as Aspinall swatted at it as it flew nearby.
The Ally Pally Wasp has been a nuisance to players since the tournament commenced on December 11.
Aspinall won the match 3-1, advancing to the next round.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Sky Sports censor the crowd's chant?
Sky Sports censored the crowd's chant because it contained explicit language directed at Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
What was the crowd chanting?
The crowd was chanting “is a W***er” to the tune of The White Stripes’ song, Seven Nation Army.
What happened with the wasp during the match?
A wasp interrupted the match by flying around, causing player Lourence Ilagan to avoid it while Aspinall attempted to swat it away.
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