Luke Littler’s carefully cultivated public image has suffered a significant blow following the emergence of an X-rated video featuring the darts champion and his girlfriend, Faith Millar, during their vacation at Universal Studios. The footage, which has circulated widely on social media, has sparked a torrent of criticism and threatens to overshadow what was meant to be a period of well-earned rest for the young sports star.
The 19-year-old world champion, who has been enjoying a break from the grueling PDC circuit with Millar, visited the Universal Epic Universe park in Orlando recently . This trip was intended to allow Littler to “switch off” and recover mentally after a demanding season . Instead, the private moment captured in the video has become a public relations crisis.
While the specifics of the video remain unconfirmed, its nature has led to widespread condemnation and has been described as “damaging” to the reputation of the prodigy who has become one of the most recognizable faces in British sport.
A Rollercoaster Vacation
This controversy comes at what should be a celebratory time for Littler. He is currently on a stateside break after becoming the World Matchplay champion for the second consecutive year . The couple has been documenting their trip across the US, sharing highlights from Universal Studios and other attractions .
Littler had even taken a moment during the vacation to help a fan, posting a photo of a lost Hull City shirt found on a bus and asking followers to help reunite it with its owner . The wholesome nature of that gesture now stands in stark contrast to the current scandal.
This is also not the first time the darts sensation has found himself at the center of a storm this year. In April, he was embroiled in a heated incident with rival Gian van Veen during a Premier League match in Manchester . The stress of the controversy and the resulting crowd hostility took such a toll that Littler admitted he considered quitting the sport, telling Millar he was “down bad” .
Rekindled Controversy
The emergence of the X-rated video has reignited debate about Littler’s behavior off the oche, tarnishing the image he has worked hard to build since his meteoric rise. Known for his incredible composure on the dartboard, the public is now questioning the conduct of the young champion.
The video’s circulation occurs as Littler has deliberately stepped away from the sport to avoid burnout. He notably chose to skip World Series events in Australia and New Zealand to focus on rest in the US .
As Littler and Millar continue their vacation, the darts community and fans online are left to grapple with the fallout from the video. The future impact on Littler’s lucrative sponsorships and public standing remains to be seen.
This is a developing story.