Following Luke Littler's latest run-in with a hostile crowd over the weekend, the Sky Sports Love The Darts Podcast has debated whether it is time for the world champion to change his approach.

Littler's bid for a clean sweep of all major PDC titles in 2026 was ended on Sunday after a crushing 10-4 defeat to Jonny Clayton in the last eight at the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam, but the action was overshadowed by the Brit's unhappiness at being repeatedly whistled at by the Dutch crowd.

After facing significant hostility during his win over home favourite Danny Noppert on Friday, Littler threatened to boycott future tournaments in the Netherlands after being booed and whistled at during his victory over Nathan Aspinall on Saturday, prompting referee Charlie Corstorphine to intervene.

On the latest episode of the Love The Darts Podcast, World Series of Darts Finals champion Ross Smith explained his own approach to hostile crowds, which he admits is inspired by three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen. Smith said: "I try not to rise to it because I know you're just going to get more stick. My manager once said to me, if you look at Michael van Gerwen, he never reacts... he'll always thank them and he never really gets too much stick."