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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Darts power couple Fallon Sherrock and Cameron Menzies SPLIT after four years together
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DARTS' golden couple Fallon Sherrock and Cameron Menzies have split up after four years. The shock break-up was revealed by former tour player Vincent van der Voort on his podcast. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Fallon Sherrock and Cameron Menzies have split Credit: PA 6 Sherrock lost in the Women's World Matchplay final on Sunday Credit: Getty 6 Menzies wasn't in the crowd to support Sherrock Credit: Getty The tungsten-throwing lovebirds met in an online darts league and fell in love over their love for KFC, but now they have brought their time together to an end. During the latest episode of the podcast Darts Draait Door, presenter Damian Vlottes let slip that Van de Voort knew their relationship had come to a close. Vlottes said: "They broke up — you told me.' To which Van de Voort replied: "True, yes. But what else do you want me to say about it? READ MORE ON DARTS LUKE AT THAT Littler is youngest EVER triple crown winner after winning World Matchplay "I don't work for a gossip magazine. I don't know the exact reason either. She told me and I didn't ask why.' SunSport has approached both Sherrock and Menzies' camps for comment. The news comes after Sherrock made her return to television on Sunday at the Women's World Matchplay. Menzies was nowhere to be seen in the crowd as 'The Queen of the Palace' took to the stage at Winter Gardens. 6 Former tour player Vincent van der Voort broke the news of their split Credit: Getty 6 Sherrock regularly watched Menzies' games from the crowd Credit: PA CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The Scot is normally watching on for all of Sherrock's matches but wasn't present for her return despite being in Blackpool himself for the Men's World Matchplay earlier in week. Sherrock reached the final, ultimately losing to Lisa Ashton, 54, after a string of eight missed darts at double. Darts star Cameron Menzies has nightmare as he busts with incredible 180 and is left with head in hands Meanwhile Menzies lost 10-2 to Danny Noppert in round one of the men's matchplay, exiting with the worst average (81.35) of the competition after busting with a 180. Menzies and Sherrock used to practice together at home, with Menzies admitting Sherrock would often get the better of him. He previously told Sky Sports: "We enjoy our practice together and she is a very class player. "She has done well for darts in general and is banging in 90 averages and 100 averages, the same as a lot of women. "I'm quite lucky I've got a very good partner who can play darts. "It's good in the house unless she beats me and I've got to make the food. I don't like it when she beats me. "I will support her left, right and centre. I am her biggest fan. "I might be a bit strict, but I know how good she is. I've known her for a very long time and I know she is very, very good. "She's taken me places I would never have experienced because of darts, so I'm a very lucky person." 6 The couple were together for four years Credit: Instagram @fsherrock The pair had met while playing in an online darts league, competing in a doubles team. Following their initial online encounter, Menzies revealed that "It started off with a KFC''. He said: 'I had known Fallon for years in darts and played doubles with her years ago. ''We met in an online league in Southampton. ''The rest is history as they say. It started off with a KFC.'' Former plumber Menzies, who fixed a sink on the day of his world championship appearance, was also a brilliant father figure to Fallon's son Rory from another relationship. Sherrock was dubbed the 'Queen of the Palace' after becoming first woman to win at the World Championship back in 2019, ultimately reaching the third round. The 31-year-old announced last month that she is taking a year-long break from darts after battling with health issues. She said: "I just need to sort myself out. "I need to get myself well again and then once I do, the sky is the limit because I know I can do it and I know how many hours I've got to put in, what standard I've got to play. So I can do it, I just need the energy for it first."
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Darts power couple Fallon Sherrock and Cameron Menzies SPLIT after four years together
DARTS' golden couple Fallon Sherrock and Cameron Menzies have split up after four years. The shock break-up was revealed by former tour player Vincent van der Voort on his podcast. 3 Fallon Sherrock and Cameron Menzies have split Credit: PA 3 Sherrock lost in the Women's World Matchplay final on Sunday Credit: Getty 3 Menzies wasn't in the crowd to support Sherrock Credit: Getty The tungsten-throwing lovebirds met in an online darts league and fell in love over their love for KFC, but now they have brought their time together to an end. During the latest episode of the podcast Darts Draait Door, presenter Damian Vlottes let slip that Van de Voort knew their relationship had come to a close. Vlottes said: "They broke up — you told me.' To which Van de Voort replied: "True, yes. But what else do you want me to say about it? READ MORE ON DARTS "I don't work for a gossip magazine. I don't know the exact reason either. She told me and I didn't ask why.' SunSport has approached both Sherrock and Menzies' camps for comment. The news comes after Sherrock made her return to television on Sunday at the Women's World Matchplay. Menzies was nowhere to be seen in the crowd as 'The Queen of the Palace' took to the stage at Winter Gardens. Most read in Darts CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The Scot is normally watching on for all of Sherrock's matches but wasn't present for her return despite being in Blackpool himself for the Men's World Matchplay earlier in week. Sherrock reached the final, ultimately losing to Lisa Ashton, 54, after a string of eight missed darts at double. Darts star Cameron Menzies has nightmare as he busts with incredible 180 and is left with head in hands Meanwhile Menzies lost 10-2 to Danny Noppert in round one of the men's matchplay, exiting with the worst average (81.35) of the competition after busting with a 180. Menzies and Sherrock used to practice together at home, with Menzies admitting she would often get the better of him. He previously told Sky Sports: "We enjoy our practice together and she is a very class player. "She has done well for darts in general and is banging in 90 averages and 100 averages, the same as a lot of women. "I'm quite lucky I've got a very good partner who can play darts. "It's good in the house unless she beats me and I've got to make the food. I don't like it when she beats me. "I will support her left, right and centre. I am her biggest fan. "I might be a bit strict, but I know how good she is. I've known her for a very long time and I know she is very, very good. "She's taken me places I would never have experienced because of darts, so I'm a very lucky person." The pair had met while playing in an online darts league, competing in a doubles team. Following their initial online encounter, Menzies revealed that "It started off with a KFC''. He said: 'I had known Fallon for years in darts and played doubles with her years ago. ''We met in an online league in Southampton. ''The rest is history as they say. It started off with a KFC.'' Former plumber Menzies, who fixed a sink on the day of his world championship appearance, was also a brilliant father figure to Fallon's son Rory from another relationship. Sherrock was dubbed the 'Queen of the Palace' after becoming first woman to win at the World Championship back in 2019, ultimately reaching the third round. The 31-year-old announced last month that she is taking a year-long break from darts after battling with health issues. She said: "I just need to sort myself out. "I need to get myself well again and then once I do, the sky is the limit because I know I can do it and I know how many hours I've got to put in, what standard I've got to play. So I can do it, I just need the energy for it first." MORE TO FOLLOW... THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
Scottish Sun
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘It didn't look safe' – Fears for darts stars after Luke Humphries injured by fan at US Masters in New York
A solution to the issue has now been proposed SUPPORT ACT 'It didn't look safe' – Fears for darts stars after Luke Humphries injured by fan at US Masters in New York FEARS have been sparked over the safety of darts stars after Luke Humphries was injured by a fan at the US Masters. The world No1 was forced to go to hospital after being pulled back by a supporter during his walk-on in New York last month. Advertisement 1 Fears have been sparked over player safety after Luke Humphries was injured by a fan during a walk-on Credit: Rex The over-zealous fan latched on to Humphries' thumb before yanking it as the star made his way to the stage. It left the former world champion with a swollen digit that made it painful to hold darts in his 8-6 win over Nathan Aspinall. Humphries was forced to go to A&E after the match for an emergency X-ray. Fortunately for him, no serious damage had been done. Advertisement READ MORE IN DARTS 'A REAL ISSUE' Littler fired career warning amid fears darts fans are turning on young star But questions have now been raised over the safety of players during fan walk-ons. Darts stars are always up for signing autographs and posing for photos as they make their way to the oche. Yet there are concerns over how darts moves forward after the raucous crowd in New York. Speaking on the Darts Draait Door podcast, former pro Vincent van der Voort said: 'Humphries showed me his thumb the next day, it was really swollen.' Advertisement BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Host Damian Vlottes then noted: '(The walk-on) really didn't look safe for the players.' Van den Voort then suggested that players fist-bump fans instead of shaking hands. Being made an MBE shows I've helped 'change face of darts' says Luke Humphries He added: 'Raymond van Barneveld always fist-bumps with his non-throwing hand. Advertisement 'He says, 'I don't want those beer-soaked hands anywhere near my darting hand'. 'More players should take a leaf out of his book.'
Daily Record
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Shock World Cup warning for England power pair Luke Littler and Luke Humphries
Red-hot English favourites not guaranteed to fire says Vincent van der Voort Power pair Luke Littler and Luke Humphries have been handed a shock World Cup warning. The two best players on the planet are red-hot favourites to win darts' showpiece team event in Frankfurt next month. Humphries, who won 12 months ago alongside partner Michael Smith, is confident he and Littler can do the business. But ex-Dutch World Cup ace Vincent ver Doort is convinced his nation can pull off a shock success. Michael van Gerwen has opted to go on holiday leaving Danny Noppert and Gian van Veen to try and get the job done for their country. But van der Voort said: 'If both of them play well, they absolutely can beat England. It's all pairs matches, after all, which is different to singles. A strong partnership becomes even more important. Individual talent comes second. That's what determines whether you're a good team or not. You can't just assume two good players automatically make a good pair.' Speaking on the Darts Draait Door podcast, he added: 'I really like the World Cup of Darts because you get to see a wide range of countries and players. But I'm not exactly excited about Littler and Humphries as a duo. I'm not curious to see what they'll do. You just expect them to win. You hope there are a few countries that can really push them. Because if this is the new standard, it's going to be very tough for everyone else. There aren't many nations who stand a real chance against them.' Scotland Gary Anderson and Peter Wright and Wales' Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton are other formidable duops facing the nuclear Lukes. Humphries said: 'The two best players in the world, a lot of pressure is going to be on our shoulders. I think everybody is expecting us to win it and no one's going to touch us. There are great teams in there. The likes of Gezzy and Jonny are a potential banana skin. Gian is playing really well. Him and Danny, if they get going, that's a tough team. Gary and Peter, Peter's playing better again now. But if me and Luke gel and everything goes well, it's going to be an incredibly tough performance to beat us both.'
Wales Online
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Worrying Michael van Gerwen update shared by friend as he pulls out darts tournament
Worrying Michael van Gerwen update shared by friend as he pulls out darts tournament Michael van Gerwen withdrew from the Players Championship 16 after his first round exit in the tournament's previous edition, with a fellow darts star issuing a concerning statement Michael van Gerwen has withdrawn from a darts tournament (Image: Getty Images ) Michael van Gerwen has pulled out of the Players Championship 16, with his close friend Vincent van der Voort giving a worrying update about the darts legend. The 36-year-old Dutchman, who has struggled to reach the same heights he managed earlier in his career in recent years, made the decision to withdraw after a first-round exit in the previous edition of the tournament. Three-time world champion Van Gerwen suffered a 6-5 defeat at the hands of world No. 96 Dominik Gruellich, marking his sixth first-round loss in this year's PDC ProTour. And his friend and fellow dartist, Van der Voort, admitted he is worried about Van Gerwen's performances and behaviour at the oche when speaking on the Darts Draait Door podcast. "When I see how things are going, the belief just isn't there," Van der Voort pointed out. "His presence is lacking, there's no aggression or passion in his game. It's just about throwing at the board and hoping for the best." Van Gerwen's current form also puts him at risk of missing the finals night of the Premier League Darts. Article continues below MVG has been a regular fixture at The O2 Arena play-off night, winning the tournament a record seven times and only failing to make The O2 once in 12 years, during the Covid-hit 2020 edition. Yet, he currently sits in 4th place, just one point ahead of Nathan Aspinall, despite not having a single nightly win to his name. With only two more nights before finals night, in Aberdeen and Sheffield, the pressure is certainly mounting. Van Gerwen missed the Premier League Darts night in Berlin due to a bizarre neck injury he got while trying on shirts. Van Gerwen is fighting to make the Premier League Darts Play-Offs (Image: PA ) Despite the growing concerns about his game, MVG previously assured his fans that his drive to be the best is still present. per cent," he said. Article continues below "When you face the past, you have your back against the future. You have to look to the future. "I changed darts for a reason. To get my mind off things. When you aren't 100 per cent comfortable, it's a nice thing, but it didn't work out the way I wanted it to. "It's not the most pleasant moment in my career. I'll never give up. I'll fight for everything. I know it's still there. You don't lose talent like that."
