Luke Littler sends emotional message to girlfriend and wanted to quit darts | Other | Sport

He averaged 111.67 and registered 12 maximums in an outstanding final against Humphries to secure the trophy and £350,000 in prize money. Littler’s Premier League journey had been far from straightforward, though, with the world No. 1 subjected to boos at times following an incident with Gian van Veen in Manchester.

That weighed heavily on him throughout the 17 weeks and the emotions flooded out after he struck double top to seal victory.

Speaking on stage, Littler disclosed that he had confided in his girlfriend, Faith Millar, about wanting to quit due to the hostile reception. And after reversing his defeat in the 2025 final to Humphries, he expressed gratitude to his family and inner circle.

Littler posted on Instagram: “This Premier League has been one of the toughest tests for me and wouldn’t have this without everyone by my side. Can’t thank you all enough for that. We did it.”

In a separate video message, he added: “Hi everyone, what a journey its been throughout the 17 weeks of the Premier League. We’ve come out victorious once again. I’ve got the trophy back.

“A lot of emotions there, but I’m just so happy with the win, the family being there week in, week out, the sponsors being there week in, week out. Time to celebrate and thank everyone for all your support throughout the year and may it continue. I’ll see you all next week in Copenhagen.”

On her own Instagram, Millar shared a clip of Littler’s entourage, including Angry Ginge, belting out ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ by John Denver in a plush hotel bar in the early hours following the victory.

In another post, a photograph of the couple sharing a kiss before Littler took to the stage, Millar wrote: “So proud of you always and forever. I love you so, so much.”

During his tearful on-stage interview, Littler said: “It was a rollercoaster first four weeks, bottom of the table, but then the fifth night I won my first night. I had to pick myself up, some tough times.

“I think I had a 79 average in Brighton or something like that and it was tough. But I am here with the trophy.”

Breaking down in tears, he added: “After Brighton and the incident in Manchester, I was sat at home saying to Faith: ‘I don’t want to do it anymore, just the crowd every week’. “I said to her: ‘I’m down bad’.”