Luke Littler ‘can't pass his driving test' as darts ace eyes buying hot hatchback after being driven around in a van
DARTS sensation Luke Littler has hit a roadblock in his incredible success story - as he "can't pass" his driving theory test.
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Luke Littler has hit a roadblock in his incredible success story - as he 'can't pass' his driving theory test
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Despite being the reigning world champion and pulling out constant record breaking performances at the oche Luke hasn't quite been able to get to grips with driving yet
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Luke was teased about his theory test by close friend AngryGinge when the pair appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox last week
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The teenage wonderkid stunned the world when he was crowned the best darts player on the planet at just 17 years old in January.
His impressive accolades and lucrative sponsorship deals have even propelled him to a net worth of over £2million and helped him become one of the nation's most-loved sportsmen.
But he's been lovingly mocked by his pal Morgan Burtwistle, better known as streamer
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The pair made their
Pointing to the impressive accolades sitting on a shelf
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to the sofa, AngryGinge asks him: 'What have we got behind us here, Luke?'
He laughs before correcting himself, adding: 'What haven't we got?'
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Smirking, Luke acknowledges his awards, including his incredible achievement in May when he became the first person to win five Premier League nights in the same year.
The Nuke's even managed to
Luke Littler's journey from 13-year-old darts prodigy to 17-year-old world champion as he turns 18
Laughing, AngryGinge goes on: 'You get a bonus as well don't you? We can all do the maths, Luke. You're doing alright.'
But then he lovingly mocks: 'You can do all this, but you can't pass your driving theory.'
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Luke, who laughs in response, previously revealed when he turned 17 that driving lessons were first on his agenda.
But it appears he's been unable to hit the roads ever since as he continues to stall over his theory test.
Following his show-stopping display at Alexandra Palace in January, Luke, of Warrington, Cheshire, said he was desperate to get behind the wheel.
He revealed that his dream car is a modest Mercedes A-Class - a step up from his previous favourite Ford Focus - and he was eyeing one up with his £500,000 winnings.
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But the sportsman was initially forced to cancel his driving lessons due to burnout fears regarding his busy schedule.
He had more bad luck when
Luke, who owns the vehicle and is driven around by his team, branded the thugs 'scum of the earth'.
His representative has been contacted for comment.
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Luke and AngryGinge have been close friends for some time with the YouTube star often appearing at Luke's darts matches
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Luke became the first person to win five Premier League nights in the same year back in May
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