World number one Luke Littler said fans are “bored” of watching him win and described the hostile reception he now receives across Europe. The 19‑year‑old burst onto the scene at 16, secured world titles in 2025 and 2026, and endures boos in Germany and crowds at home. Recent outbursts at the World Championship quarter‑final and a spat with Gian van Veen have intensified the backlash.

On the Ariel Helwani podcast before the US Darts Masters in New York, Littler said spectators “just boo” and likened the abuse to that faced by boxers and footballers. He confessed he flirted with quitting after weeks of whistles and jeers. The Premier League victory at London’s O2 shows he still aims to add more titles.

Littler will defend his World Matchplay crown in Blackpool this July, where a £1 million prize pool awaits a field that includes 2024 champion Luke Humphries and three‑time winner Michael van Gerwen. His presence guarantees high‑stakes drama, and his recent comments suggest the boos will not deter his pursuit of back‑to‑back titles. The teenager’s next matches will test whether his resolve translates into further victories.