Gerwyn Price has sensationally escalated his feud with Luke Littler, now claiming the teenage superstar used “voodoo” to orchestrate his stunning 5-0 comeback victory on Night Seven of the Premier League in Dublin.
Just days after his explosive allegation that Littler employed an illegal electronic “chip” to turn the match around, the former world champion has raised the stakes with an even more bizarre accusation—one that has left the darts world torn between disbelief and amusement.
Speaking in a fiery interview following his opening match in Belfast, Price doubled down on his refusal to accept the legitimacy of Littler’s remarkable revival at the 3Arena, where the 18-year-old recovered from a 5-0 deficit to snatch victory in a last-leg decider.
“I’ve had time to think about it, and the chip theory—maybe that wasn’t quite right,” Price admitted, before veering sharply into new territory. “But something was off. Something I couldn’t put my finger on. Then I spoke to some people, people who know about these things, and they said to me: ‘Gerwyn, have you considered voodoo?’”
‘The Energy Shifted’
The Iceman, clearly still haunted by the defeat, described the match in terms that strayed far from conventional sporting analysis.
“I’m 5-0 up. I’m flying. The crowd is behind me. And then suddenly—I don’t know how to explain it—the energy just shifted,” Price said, lowering his voice for dramatic effect. “My arm felt heavy. My focus went. I couldn’t hit a double to save my life. Meanwhile, he’s smiling. He’s not even looking at the board the same way. You’re telling me that’s natural?”
When pressed on whether he genuinely believed Littler had employed supernatural means, Price did not hesitate.
“I’m not saying he’s got a little doll with my name on it. But I’m not saying he hasn’t either. You look at his walk-on. You look at those eyes. There’s something there. I’m telling you, something was working against me that night, and it wasn’t just a 17-year-old with a set of darts.”
Littler Laughs Off ‘Ridiculous’ Claims
Luke Littler, who has become accustomed to Price’s post-match grievances, responded with a mixture of laughter and disbelief.
“Voodoo? Seriously?” Littler said ahead of his own Belfast fixture. “Next he’ll be saying I hexed his breakfast. I was 5-0 down because he played better than me. Then I found my rhythm and played better than him. That’s the sport. There’s no curses, no spells—just 180s and doubles.”
When a reporter suggested Price might be joking, Littler shook his head. “I don’t think he’s joking. I think he genuinely believes something weird happened. But the only weird thing was him accusing me of cheating with a chip one week and voodoo the next.”
Darts World in Stitches—and Concern
Reaction across the sport has ranged from hysterical laughter to genuine concern for Price’s state of mind.
Pundit and former world champion Mark Webster described the claims as “bizarre” but stopped short of dismissing them outright. “Gerwyn is an emotional competitor. He wears his heart on his sleeve. But you have to be careful—this is starting to sound less like banter and more like someone who’s genuinely struggling to process a defeat.”
Social media erupted within minutes of Price’s comments, with fans creating memes featuring Littler surrounded by candles, skulls, and voodoo dolls. The hashtag #VoodooDarts began trending within hours.
Even rival players joined in the mockery. Michael van Gerwen, when asked for his reaction, simply raised an eyebrow and said: “Maybe I need to find this voodoo man myself. Could help my doubling.”
However, others expressed concern that Price’s increasingly outlandish accusations risked undermining the integrity of the sport.
“If you’re accusing someone of cheating, that’s one thing,” said commentator Emma Paton. “If you’re accusing them of witchcraft, you’ve left the realm of sport and entered something else entirely. Gerwyn is a brilliant player, but these comments aren’t helping anyone—least of all himself.”
PDC Yet to Comment
The Professional Darts Corporation has so far declined to issue a formal statement on what many are now calling the “Voodoo Gate” saga. However, sources suggest that officials are monitoring the situation closely, with some privately expressing concern that Price’s remarks are damaging the Premier League’s reputation.
A DRA spokesperson confirmed that no formal complaint has been received regarding supernatural interference, adding dryly: “Our regulations cover equipment, conduct, and substances. We do not currently have provisions for curses, hexes, or occult practices.”
Price: ‘I’ll Prove It’
Despite the ridicule, Price remains defiant—and claims he has evidence.
“I’m not stupid. I know how it sounds,” he said. “But I’ve got someone looking into it. A specialist. I’m going to get to the bottom of what happened in Dublin. And when I do, everyone laughing now will have to take it seriously.”
Asked whether he would be willing to undergo a “cleansing” before his next meeting with Littler, Price was ambiguous.
“Let’s just say I’ll be taking precautions. You won’t catch me unprepared again.”
With the Premier League roadshow continuing and the rivalry between Price and Littler now entering its most surreal chapter yet, fans can only wonder what the Iceman will allege next.
One thing is certain: when the two meet again, the crowd may be watching for more than just 180s. Some might even bring garlic.
Reporting by Patrick O’Connor, Belfast