At just 17, Luke Littler, the darts prodigy dubbed “The Nuke,” has transformed from an unknown teenager to a global sensation, with his 2024 BBC Sports Personality of the Year nomination capping a whirlwind year. His journey from the oche to opulence—complete with a rumored new romance, a lavish mansion, and a net worth soaring past £1 million—has captivated fans as much as his pinpoint precision at Alexandra Palace.
Littler’s ascent began at the 2024 PDC World Darts Championship, where, as a 16-year-old, he stunned the sport by reaching the final, toppling icons like Raymond van Barneveld and Rob Cross. Though he fell to Luke Humphries, pocketing £200,000, the run ignited “Littlermania,” drawing 3.7 million viewers and sparking a darts renaissance. In 2024, Littler dominated, clinching the Premier League, Grand Slam of Darts, World Series Finals, and 2025 UK Open, alongside a historic 2025 World Championship title at 17 years and 347 days, making him the youngest world champion ever. His 13 PDC titles, including five majors, rank him ninth in PDC history, with prize money alone hitting £1,013,500 by October 2024, per talkSPORT, boosted by sponsorships from Xbox, boohooMAN, and KP Nuts.
Off the dartboard, Littler’s life is equally dazzling. He recently upgraded from a modest £180,000 two-bedroom Warrington home to a £6,000-a-month, five-bedroom mansion on Millionaire’s Row, boasting an indoor pool, home cinema, sprawling garden, and six bathrooms, with rent covering pool maintenance and a gardener. The Mirror describes it as “finished to an uncompromising standard, with intelligent design, top-of-the-range fixtures, and superb leisure facilities,” a testament to Littler’s newfound wealth.
His personal life has also drawn headlines. Littler’s 2023 relationship with Eloise Milburn, a 21-year-old beauty consultant and amateur darts player, ended abruptly in July 2024 after 10 months. The couple, who met playing FIFA on Xbox, faced “vile” online abuse over their five-year age gap, condemned by Littler and Milburn’s mother, Amanda. The split, reportedly initiated by Littler via text, left Milburn blindsided, and he publicly urged fans to stop targeting her. Speculation about a new girlfriend emerged during an October 2024 livestream with YouTuber Angry Ginge, when a female voice—saying, “I’m gonna try and get some sleep because I’m so tired”—sparked banter and fan frenzy. Littler, laughing off the teasing, has neither confirmed nor denied the rumors, keeping his love life private.
Littler’s grounded nature shines through despite his riches. A Manchester United fan, he paraded his 2025 World Championship trophy at Old Trafford and remains close to his parents, Lisa Littler and ex-cabbie Anthony Buckley, who introduced him to darts at 18 months. His sister, Caitlin, a TikTok creator, calls him the “GOAT” online. Managed by Martin Foulds of ZXF Sports, Littler balances fame with gaming sessions alongside Twitch streamer Angry Ginge, hitting a 180 by age six and a televised nine-darter at 14.
With endorsements and a potential £500,000 World Championship prize, Littler’s net worth could climb higher. Named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year and runner-up to Keely Hodgkinson for the main SPOTY award, his influence—dubbed the “Luke Littler effect”—has inspired a new generation of darts fans. As he eyes more titles, Littler’s blend of talent, humility, and a taste for luxury cements his status as darts’ brightest star.