Luke Littler says he is ‘taking step back’ in cryptic video message

19 Sep 2025 • 6:20 PM MYT
The Independent
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Luke Littler has announced that he will be “taking a step back” to pursue “something he loves”.

In a cryptic video posted on X on Thursday (18 September), the reigning world darts champion reflected on his “awesome career”, adding that he “couldn’t ask much better for myself”.

Listing off some of his accomplishments, the 18-year-old thanked fans for a "phenomenal two years” but admitted it was time to step away.

“It'll shock some people. It's not been an easy decision. Now I want to focus and do something I really love."

Standing up and walking out of the camera, Littler can be heard mumbling: “You think they’ll fall for that?”

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