More than ‘just friends’! Luke Littler kisses fun-loving beautician girlfriend in darts crowd – months after emphatically denying they were dating

Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts sensation, has sparked widespread attention by sharing a passionate kiss with his girlfriend, 19-year-old beautician Faith Millar, in the crowd during his World Matchplay Darts quarter-final against Andrew Gilding on July 25, 2025, at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens. This public display of affection comes months after Littler and his camp emphatically denied they were dating, insisting their relationship was strictly a friendship. The moment, captured as Pitbull’s “Greenlight” played during his walk-on, proved to be a good luck charm, with Littler securing a 16-14 victory, hitting a record 18 maximums to reach the semi-finals for the first time, setting up a clash with Josh Rock.

The couple’s bond had been under scrutiny since they were first pictured together in May 2025, when Littler shared an Instagram photo with Millar, followed by reports of them spending significant time together after meeting in February. Despite initial claims from a source that they were “firm friends” and Littler’s focus on his darts career left no room for romance, the kiss has shifted the narrative. Millar, an eyelash beauty specialist from Wigan—15 miles from Littler’s Warrington home—has supported him at events like a BoohooMan Q&A in Manchester, and the pair’s chemistry was evident to onlookers. This follows Littler’s split from former girlfriend Eloise Milburn in July 2024, after a 10-month relationship strained by his rising fame.

The public kiss, widely discussed on social platforms, contrasts with earlier denials, suggesting a natural progression in their relationship. Littler’s focus remains on his game, with his semi-final looming, but this moment has added a personal layer to his “Littlermania” phenomenon, blending his on-ouce success with off-stage headlines.