Luke Littler wasn’t exactly thrilled when his private life suddenly became public just months before he produced one of the greatest performances of his young career.
Before lifting the World Darts Championship trophy in January 2025, Littler found himself at the centre of a completely different kind of attention. A seemingly innocent livestream with popular YouTuber Morgan Burtwistle, better known as Angry Ginge, accidentally sparked speculation that the teenage darts sensation had found a new girlfriend.
The moment was brief, but for Littler, it was clearly not something he wanted broadcast to thousands of viewers. And looking back now, the incident is even more interesting because the mystery surrounding that moment eventually became part of the story of his relationship with Faith Millar.
The livestream that caused a stir
At the time, Littler was already one of the biggest young names in British sport. His breakthrough run to the 2024 World Championship final had transformed him from a teenage darts prospect into a global sporting personality almost overnight.
That fame also meant his life away from the oche was attracting enormous attention.
Littler had previously been in a relationship with Eloise Milburn, who had been visible during his run at Alexandra Palace in 2024. The pair subsequently separated in July 2024, with Littler himself asking fans not to blame Milburn for the breakup.
Then came the livestream with Burtwistle.
During the gaming session, an unidentified female voice could be heard in the background. She said: “I’m gonna try and get some sleep because I’m so tired.”
Burtwistle immediately picked up on it and demanded answers.
“Who the f*** is that? Who’s that, Luke? Who’s that, Luke?” he asked.
Littler’s reaction said plenty about how badly timed the reveal was.
“F*** sake,” the darts star replied, before the pair laughed about the situation. Burtwistle then added: “Let her get to bed, Luke, come on.”
It was classic livestream chaos, but for Littler it was also a reminder that even a private moment could quickly become public when millions of people were interested in his life.
Littler clearly wanted some privacy
The reaction is understandable when you consider how quickly Littler’s fame had exploded.
He was only 17 when he reached the 2024 World Championship final. By the time he returned to Alexandra Palace for the next edition, he was carrying far greater expectations and attention.
Every result mattered. Every interview could become a headline. Even his relationships were being followed closely.
That makes the livestream incident more significant than it might initially appear.
Littler had not publicly introduced anyone as his girlfriend. Instead, viewers were left trying to work out who the unidentified woman was, while the player himself appeared desperate to shut down the conversation.
SportBible reported at the time that Littler was left “annoyed” by the accidental reveal.
And honestly, it is not difficult to see why. There is a huge difference between choosing to announce a relationship and having someone else’s voice in the background of a livestream trigger widespread speculation.
The mystery eventually became Faith Millar
The biggest twist is that the mystery surrounding Littler’s relationship status eventually had a much clearer answer.
Littler later began a relationship with Faith Millar, and the pair eventually went public in 2025. They were seen together during the World Matchplay, with Millar supporting Littler during his run to the title.
By then, the situation was completely different. Instead of an accidental voice in the background, Faith was openly part of Littler’s public life.
Their relationship has continued to attract attention, but there has also been evidence that Littler has become more comfortable allowing fans to see that side of his life.
Millar has supported him at major tournaments and was alongside him during significant moments away from darts. In 2026, she was also present when Littler received his MBE from Prince William.
The contrast with the 2024 livestream is striking.
Back then, Littler seemed irritated that fans had discovered something he had not intended to reveal. Now, his relationship with Faith is an established part of his public image.
From teenage sensation to world champion
Of course, the relationship drama ultimately became a footnote compared with what Littler did on the dartboard.
Just days after the original SportBible story was published, Littler completed his incredible World Championship campaign by beating Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in the final at Alexandra Palace.
It was the culmination of a remarkable rise.
Only a year earlier, Littler had reached the World Championship final on his debut before losing to Luke Humphries. Twelve months later, he returned and went all the way.
That is why the timing of the girlfriend story is so fascinating.
Littler was dealing with extraordinary public attention at exactly the same time he was trying to achieve something enormous in his professional career. Yet the relationship speculation did not stop him from delivering when it mattered most.
His personal life is now part of the spotlight
There is a broader point here about what happens when a young athlete becomes famous so quickly.
Littler was still a teenager when millions of people became interested in him. Suddenly, fans wanted to know what he did away from tournaments, who he spent time with and what happened in his private life.
That level of attention can be difficult for any athlete, never mind someone who had barely reached adulthood.
The livestream incident showed how little control Littler sometimes had over that attention. His later relationship with Faith, however, suggests he has gradually found a way to manage the balance between public interest and personal privacy.
And perhaps that is the most interesting part of the entire story.
Littler has come a long way since that night
Today, the teenage sensation from that livestream is a two-time world champion and one of the defining figures of modern darts.
Faith Millar has also become a familiar face around his biggest tournaments, while Littler appears far more comfortable with their relationship being known publicly.
What began with an unidentified voice and an irritated “F*** sake” eventually became something much more straightforward.
The bigger lesson is that Littler’s life has changed almost beyond recognition since that livestream. He has gone from teenage prodigy trying to protect his private life to an established world champion whose every move attracts attention.
And considering everything he has achieved since, that accidental reveal is now just one small chapter in an extraordinary rise.
What do you make of Littler’s reaction at the time, and do you think young sports stars deserve more privacy away from the oche? Share your opinion.