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WHAT an incredible year Luke Littler has had in 2024.
The darts sensation, at just 17, made a significant splash at the World Darts Championship in 2023.
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A remarkable journey at Ally Pally has brought him unprecedented success on the oche, a competitive spirit with world No 1 Luke Humphries, and considerable wealth enhanced by incredible sponsorships.
Unexpected connections have blossomed with sports icons, including David Beckham and Lando Norris.
He has even graced prime-time television, appearing on Bullseye’s Christmas special and conversing with Jonathan Ross.
To cap it off, he has improved his living standards—utilizing his earnings to acquire a mansion with a pool for his family.
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Additionally, he has been recognized at the SPOTY Awards for his extraordinary ascent.
SunSport explores Littler’s thrilling year, commencing with his achievements on stage.
Prize money
Despite losing to Humphries in last year’s World Darts Championship final, Littler still took home £200,000.
His current total prize earnings are £1,028,500—and this amount is expected to grow as he continues to compete at the Palace.
A significant £633,500 of this total was earned through ranking events, while prestigious wins like the Premier League and the World Series of Darts contributed an impressive £395,000.
Energetic Luke Littler, 17, shares a four-word chant with the World Darts Championship audience while imitating a Ronaldo celebration.
His dominance this season is apparent in his record of winning 146 out of 190 matches.
The thrill factor of his games has been undeniable.
A natural showman, he has delivered five nine-darters alongside over 800 maximums.
Given his remarkable accomplishments, it was expected that he would be honored at the SPOTY Awards.
Although he lost the prime honor to Kelly Hodgkinson, he still made great use of his tux by winning the Young Sports Personality of the Year Award.
Deals
Littler’s newfound fame has skyrocketed his earnings.
Sponsors have been eager to support the teenager, whose potential seems limitless.
As he established himself in the sport, Target Darts offered him a significant contract.
Reports indicated it was the most extensive sponsorship deal in darts history.
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Moreover, boohooMAN contacted Littler to model their latest clothing line.
Additionally, YouTube stars Sidemen enlisted Littler to promote their new cereal, BEST.
Recently, KP Nuts joined on board, sponsoring him by placing their brand on his shirt during matches.
In a partnership that reflects his passion for gaming, Xbox has also teamed up with him.
Celebrity connections
Littler’s rise has brought him closer to some of his heroes.
Following his impressive exploits at the Worlds, he received an invitation to Old Trafford to watch his beloved Manchester United face Spurs.
At the venue, he snapped a photo with legendary coach Sir Alex Ferguson and received a warm welcome from Bruno Fernandes.
He even had the chance to walk onto the iconic Old Trafford pitch.
Amidst all this, David Beckham reached out personally, sparking a surprising friendship. Becks now follows him on social media and they have exchanged messages.
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The elite of football are also interested in connecting with Littler.
During a hotel stay, Declan Rice and Aaron Ramsdale reportedly sought a photo with the young star.
“Shouldn’t it be the other way around?” Littler humorously said.
Additionally, F1 star Lando Norris teamed up with Littler, enjoying some darts and taking him for a spin around the Silverstone track.
Television appearances
His growing stardom has attracted the attention of TV producers eager to feature Littler’s charisma.
On the Jonathan Ross Show, Littler shared the stage with actress Millie Bobby Brown from Stranger Things and Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher.
Even among such renowned company, it was Littler who stole the spotlight.
He even got to teach actress Brown how to throw darts—who would have imagined such a seamless connection between Hollywood and darts?
Littler’s popularity also led to a revival of the classic game show Bullseye.
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During this appearance, he amazed the audience and host Freddie Flintoff with an impeccable throw.
Living in luxury
Back in June, he hinted at acquiring a new car after passing his driving test—a simple Volkswagen.
However, it later came to light that he moved his parents from their £180,000 two-bedroom semi to a lavish property costing £6,000 per month located on “Millionaires Row” in Warrington.
This five-bedroom detached residence features expansive gardens and is situated in a beautiful village on the outskirts of his hometown in Cheshire.
It was Littler’s parents who announced their affluent new rental home.
The darts star’s parents, Anthony Buckley, 43, and Lisa Littler, 40, shared heartfelt snapshots of themselves enjoying their private pool on Instagram.
In the background, a projection screen showed they were tracking the darts matches, including those involving Littler’s rival Luke Humphries.
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His family’s French bulldog Nahla has also acclimatized well.
Alongside the swimming pool, the house boasts extensive gardens and six bathrooms.
In just the past year, Luke Littler has wholeheartedly embraced a spectacular and extraordinary lifestyle as he continues to ascend as a celebrated sports figure.
