Luke Littler admits losing control during World Darts Championship outburst

Teen darts star confesses to anger after crowd jeers during win over Rob Cross

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Luke Littler admits losing control during World Darts Championship outburst

Teenager Luke Littler, 18, admitted to losing control during his World Darts Championship last-16 match against Rob Cross at Alexandra Palace on December 29, 2025. The defending champion won 4-2 but faced jeers from sections of the crowd, prompting an outburst from Littler. He confessed he 'lost his head' and 'lost his composure' during the encounter, acknowledging he 'got angry' after Cross's supporters targeted him. Littler said he expected the worst from the audience but didn't anticipate the level of hostility, noting he was 'really angry' after the match. The incident occurred during the PDC World Darts Championship in London, with Littler advancing to the quarter-finals after the victory.

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