January 4th 2024.
Luke Littler's incredible performance at the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace in London came to an end on Wednesday night. The sixteen year old's run was ended by world number one Luke Humphries in a thrilling final that saw Littler take the first set, only to lose the next five in a row.
Heartbroken family and friends watched the match from the stands, including Littler's 21 year old girlfriend Eloise Milburn. Despite the loss, Littler vowed to return and become world champion. "The past three to four weeks have been unbelievable and now I just can't wait to go home," he said in his post-match press conference.
The teenager's incredible run in the competition made him a household name, and gained him attention for more than his darts prowess. His relationship with Eloise has come under scrutiny due to their five year age gap, and both of their families have been targeted by online trolls.
In response, Eloise's mother Amanda Milburn told MailOnline, "There's been a lot of horrible stuff being posted online about my daughter and my husband Phil and I are very angry about it. She's not with him for any of these reasons. She doesn't care about his money or his fame, she's with him because she likes him. It's as simple as that."
Despite the disappointment of his loss, Littler's family were proud of his incredible achievement. His mum applauded his excellent effort, and his opponent Luke Humphries said, "He is incredible. I had to win the championship after backing Luke Littler to dominate darts for the next decade."
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