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Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Luke Littler says he could quit darts before he's 30 as he makes financial admission
New World Matchplay champion Luke Littler says he could play on for another 10-15 years before taking a break from darts, with the teenager having achieved so much already in his short career Luke Littler admits he could QUIT darts and make a comeback before he turns 30. The Nuke, 18, has added another big prize to his burgeoning haul by thrillingly winning the World Matchplay for the first time. He beat James Wade 18-13 in the final to become the youngest player ever to complete darts' Triple Crown, which also includes the World Championship and the Premier League. Littler has also won the Grand Slam of Darts and the UK Open since bursting onto the scene as a 16-year-old at the 2023/24 World Championship. With time very much on his side, there is speculation that he could threaten the records of Phil Taylor, who won 16 world titles and the same number of World Matchplay crowns. Littler would realistically need to play on for at least 20-odd years to get near the Power's milestones. However, the Nuke admits he may be ready for a break from the game in a decade's time. He exclusively told Mirror Sport: 'People are thinking, 'How long am I going to do it for?' But for myself, 10 years' time may come." With the success he's enjoyed over the past 18 months, Littler has already made himself a millionaire, while he has already been tipped to earn in excess of £10m in his career if he keeps his head down. Speaking out on his desire in life, Littler continued: "Hopefully, I've won everything that I've wanted [before I stop] and be financially secure. 'Then [after stopping] I might get bored in a year or two and come back. I'd probably say 10-15 years and see where my head's at.' Littler admits he doesn't have time to reflect on his incredible feats of the last year and a half due to his intense schedule, which is set to take him Down Under for the Australian Masters World Series event next week. He said: 'There's not enough time to sit back and look at what I've done. When I've got a week off, I don't want to be sat down analysing what I've done in the past. 'I know what I've done, I can see the trophies in my living room. It's about living in the moment.' On his increasingly large trophy collection, Littler added: 'Yeah, there's not a lot of room [for trophies]. I think there might have to be some trophy cabinets ordered!' Littler has teamed up with KP for the 'Nuts for Darts' campaign, which will see one lucky pub win an appearance from the world champion, who will spend an evening at the victorious boozer and throw some arrows with customers. He said: 'We need people to go to their landlords and get them to enter to get an appearance from me in their own pub. It's a brilliant idea by KP.'
Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Luke Littler fails his driving theory test for a FIFTH time as newly crowned World Matchplay champion reveals results of latest unsuccessful attempt
Luke Littler would be forgiven for believing the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency were behind a grand conspiracy to deny him the chance of driving his dream car - after failing his theory test for a fifth time. The newly crowned World Matchplay champion has been open with his followers on social media about his struggles to learn how to drive. On Wednesday, Littler revealed that he had again failed to make the grade on his theory test and as a result, will be forced to make another attempt to get his licence. In posting a score of 41 out of 50 in the multiple choice section of the exam, the Warrington native was two marks shy of the pass mark. While on the hazard perception section, he scored 44 out of 75 - the mark required to pass that section. Littler should take some heart from the fact that he was only two marks away from finally passing the test, even if his multiple choice score worsened by four points from the last time he sat the test. The 18-year-old accompanied an image of his result with the message: '5th time and counting...' The world champion has previously spoken about his love for the Mercedes A-Class Unfortunately for the darts sensation, the sub-par performance means he'll have to wait a little longer to get behind the wheel of his dream car. After becoming the youngest winner of the World Championship in January, Littler opened up on his love for the Mercedes A-Class. 'Last year I was looking at driving and I loved the Ford Focus, but now I've gone up in the world just a little,' he told reporters. 'I've always loved a Mercedes A-Class. Just a small car.' Littler is still basking in the glory of becoming the youngest player ever to complete darts' prestigious Triple Crown, after beating James Wade to clinch the World Matchplay title. The teenager secured £200,000 in prize money and even confirmed his relationship with his fun-loving beautician girlfriend Faith Millar. His haul was just the latest milestone in a year where he bagged £500,000 for the World Championship and earned in excess of £500,000 from Premier League success, propelling his career earnings to over £1.5 million.
The Irish Sun
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Luke Littler, 18, fails driving theory test for a FIFTH time and scores even worse than last attempt just two weeks ago
LUKE LITTLER has failed his driving theory test for an astonishing FIFTH time. The darts sensation conquered his rivals yet again at the World Matchplay last weekend. Advertisement 2 Luke Littler has failed his theory driving test for a fifth time Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 2 The darts star's score decreased in one department Credit: Instagram @lukethenukelittler Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw He is the Littler, 18, has failed his theory test for a fifth time. And to make matters worse, he scored worse than he did on the test he failed just two weeks ago. The Nuke improved in the area he needed, hazard perception, going from 41/75 to the 44/75 required to pass. Advertisement READ MORE ON LITTLER However, his multiple choice score decreased from a passworthy 45/50 to 41/50 - a fail. Littler has shared updates throughout his theory test journey, and posted his latest results alongside the caption: "5th time and counting...😵" Littler, who Morgan Burtwistle, better known as streamer AngryGinge, referenced Littler's extensive trophy cabinet and Advertisement Most read in Darts Breaking CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS He asked: 'What have we got behind us here, Luke?' Littler replied: 'What haven't we got?' Luke Littler takes part in annual fishing competition Joking with his friend, AngryGinge answered: 'You can do all this, but you can't pass your driving theory.' Advertisement
Scottish Sun
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Luke Littler, 18, fails driving theory test for a FIFTH time and scores even worse than last attempt just two weeks ago
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LUKE LITTLER has failed his driving theory test for an astonishing FIFTH time. The darts sensation conquered his rivals yet again at the World Matchplay last weekend. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Luke Littler has failed his theory driving test for a fifth time Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 2 The darts star's score decreased in one department Credit: Instagram @lukethenukelittler Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw Play via Dream Team's app or website today! He is the youngest triple crown winner ever but there is still one obstacle he cannot get over - his driving test. Littler, 18, has failed his theory test for a fifth time. And to make matters worse, he scored worse than he did on the test he failed just two weeks ago. The Nuke improved in the area he needed, hazard perception, going from 41/75 to the 44/75 required to pass. READ MORE ON LITTLER WADING IN Darts star who broke etiquette vs Littler tipped for Premier League comeback However, his multiple choice score decreased from a passworthy 45/50 to 41/50 - a fail. Littler has shared updates throughout his theory test journey, and posted his latest results alongside the caption: "5th time and counting...😵" Littler, who bagged himself an MBE last month, was recently teased by his pal on TV for being unable to pass his theory. Morgan Burtwistle, better known as streamer AngryGinge, referenced Littler's extensive trophy cabinet and lucrative brand deals during their Celebrity Gogglebox appearance. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS He asked: 'What have we got behind us here, Luke?' Littler replied: 'What haven't we got?' Luke Littler takes part in annual fishing competition Joking with his friend, AngryGinge answered: 'You can do all this, but you can't pass your driving theory.'
The Sun
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Luke Littler, 18, fails driving theory test for a FIFTH time and scores even worse than last attempt just two weeks ago
LUKE LITTLER has failed his driving theory test for an astonishing FIFTH time. The darts sensation conquered his rivals yet again at the World Matchplay last weekend. 2 2 He is the youngest triple crown winner ever but there is still one obstacle he cannot get over - his driving test. Littler, 18, has failed his theory test for a fifth time. And to make matters worse, he scored worse than he did on the test he failed just two weeks ago. The Nuke improved in the area he needed, hazard perception, going from 41/75 to the 44/75 required to pass. However, his multiple choice score decreased from a passworthy 45/50 to 41/50 - a fail. Littler, who bagged himself an MBE last month, was recently teased by his pal on TV for being unable to pass his theory. Morgan Burtwistle, better known as streamer AngryGinge, referenced Littler's extensive trophy cabinet and lucrative brand deals during their Celebrity Gogglebox appearance. He asked: 'What have we got behind us here, Luke?' Littler replied: 'What haven't we got?' Joking with his friend, AngryGinge answered: 'You can do all this, but you can't pass your driving theory.'
