Luke Littler leaves the UK after earning £500,000 following epic World Darts Championship win
Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler has jetted off to Benidorm with his family to celebrate his historic World Darts Championship victory.
The 17-year-old champion, who pocketed £500,000 in prize money from his triumph last week, is enjoying temperatures of 20C in the Spanish resort.
Littler is accompanied by his parents Lisa Littler, 40, and Anthony Buckley, 43, along with his sister Caitlin and brother Leon, 21, who brought his partner and baby.
The holiday comes just a week after Littler’s remarkable 7-3 victory against Michael Van Gerwen at London’s Alexandra Palace.
Luke Littler has jetted off to Benidorm with his family to celebrate his historic World Darts Championship victory
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The teenage champion attempted to maintain a low profile at Manchester Airport before his flight, wearing his hood up and keeping his earphones in.
One source at the airport said they spotted Littler but were refused a photo, though he did shake their hand.
“He appeared a bit annoyed that I’d recognised him, so I suggested he was attracting more attention with his hood up,” the source told The Sun.
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Luke Littler is soaking up the sunshine in Spain following his recent World Darts Championship triumph
The young champion later swapped his hood for his brother’s baseball cap instead.
The weather contrast is stark, with Benidorm reaching 20C compared to -6C and heavy snow in his hometown of Warrington, Cheshire.
Despite his celebrity status, Littler surprised locals by asking for an autograph and selfie with pub singer Matt Fisher, a well-known face in the resort.
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Fisher, 44, who has performed in Benidorm since 1998 and appeared on The X Factor in 2006, met the darts champion on Tuesday.
One fan commented on social media: “Comes to Costa Blanca, and asks Matt for an autograph. Priceless.”
The young champion has been warmly received by other holidaymakers in Benidorm.
A couple shared a selfie with Littler on Facebook from the old town, saying: “Met him today, nice lad.”
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Their new five-bedroom residence, costing £6,000 monthly in rent, features a swimming pool, large garden and six bathrooms.
This isn’t Littler’s first trip to Benidorm, having visited for ten days in May during champions week.
The teenager, who turns 18 later this month, won’t have long to relax, as he’s due to compete at the Bahrain Masters starting next week.
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