Darts host forced to apologise after Nathan Aspinall's X-rated interview with Asp left covering his face in horror
NATHAN ASPINALL went from hero to zero after accidentally swearing during an on-stage interview.
The Asp won the European Tour 8 final last night, beating Damon Heta 8-6 to bank a whopping £30,000.
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Aspinall is in great form after making the Premier League play-off last Thursday by finishing in the top four and he won the night in Aberdeen on May 15.
The 33-year-old was asked about his recent brilliance in a live TV interview after picking up the trophy in Leveruksen, Germany yesterday.
Aspinall reflected: "I've been through rubbish but I'm getting back there.
"When things are not going your way, you have to keep fighting, digging and believing you can get back to your best. That is what I do.
"And the last few weeks have been pretty f***ing good."
Aspinall immediately covered his face in horror after his X-rated remark.
Host Philip Brzezinski said: "Very nearly Nathan. We apologise for the language."
Heta was also seen giggling to himself after his rival's dropped the F-bomb.
It came after Aspinall also said: "To bounce back after the defeat on Thursday night, to come here and win this tournament, shows where my game's at at the moment.
"I don't make games easy but in the semi-final and final I played fantastic.
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"Credit to Damon - I thought that final was absolutely fantastic, it was a great game of darts, nip and tuck."
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