Luke Littler expressed gratitude towards his family and girlfriend for their support during a challenging period. He emerged victorious in the Premier League for the second time by defeating Luke Humphries in a thrilling final that brought him to tears.
At 19 years old, Littler clinched the title in a nail-biting 11-10 finish, joining the ranks of Phil Taylor, Michael van Gerwen, and Gary Anderson as a multiple winner of the competition. His exceptional performance included an average score of 111.67 and 12 maximum throws against Humphries, earning him £350,000 in prize money.
Despite facing challenges during the Premier League season, including being booed due to an incident with Gian van Veen in Manchester, Littler’s determination paid off when he sealed the victory with a double top shot, leading to an emotional outpouring of relief and joy.
During the emotional moment on stage, Littler shared how the booing had almost led him to consider quitting, but the unwavering support of his girlfriend Faith Millar and the unwavering encouragement from his family and friends propelled him to success.
Reflecting on his journey, Littler took to Instagram to express his gratitude, stating, “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.” He also conveyed his excitement for the future and thanked his supporters.
In a separate video message, he acknowledged the rollercoaster journey of the 17-week Premier League season, emphasizing the importance of his family, friends, and sponsors in his victory celebration. Looking forward to the next chapter, he invited everyone to join him in Copenhagen.
Meanwhile, on her Instagram account, Millar shared a heartwarming video of Littler’s entourage celebrating their win by singing ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ by John Denver in a luxurious hotel bar after the victory. She also posted a touching photo of them kissing before Littler took the stage, expressing her pride and love for him.
In his tearful interview on stage, Littler recounted the ups and downs of the season, from starting at the bottom of the table to eventually lifting the trophy. Despite facing challenges like a low average score in Brighton and the crowd reactions in Manchester, he overcame adversity to emerge triumphant, demonstrating his resilience and determination.