Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts prodigy, revealed he issued a candid warning to his new girlfriend, Faith Millar, about the online trolling they might face before officially confirming their relationship. The PDC World Champion, who went public with Millar, 19, last month after his World Matchplay quarter-final win over Andrew Gilding, spoke openly about the challenges of fame in a recent interview with DartStream LIVE. “I just said, ‘They’re jealous. They wanna ruin us,’” Littler told Millar, preparing her for the negativity they could encounter on social media. <grok:-
Littler’s foresight stemmed from past experiences, including the abuse he and his previous girlfriend, Eloise Milburn, endured in 2024, which led him to hire a social media specialist to filter comments. Of Millar, Littler said, “She’s a lovely lady, Faith. I think it’s sort of what I needed,” highlighting her support during his Australian Darts Masters campaign, where she joined him for sightseeing and attended his matches. He noted her enthusiasm when he invited her to Australia, recalling, “As soon as I asked the question, she was like, ‘Yeah, I don’t think I’ll ever get the chance.’ So, I said, ‘You can come with me.’”
The couple’s public debut followed weeks of speculation about Littler’s relationship status, amplified by their embrace after his 10-6 victory over Gilding. Despite the joy of their new romance, Littler acknowledged the toll of online hate, admitting, “It’s been tough. Obviously, at the start of last year, I was always looking at the comments. And she’s been having a look [at the] negativity.” His advice to Millar was to ignore the detractors and focus on their bond, a strategy that proved effective as he clinched the Australian Darts Masters title with an 8-4 win over Mike De Decker.
Littler’s resilience extended beyond personal matters to the oche, where he faced crowd heckling during the tournament, including taunts of “rubbish” and being called “washed.” He dismissed the jibes, stating, “The darts did the talking,” and expressed newfound confidence: “This is the most confident I’ve felt in a very long time.” Posts on X, such as those from @SunSport and @WalesOnline, echoed his sentiments, highlighting his ability to rise above both personal and professional challenges.
As Littler prepares for the New Zealand Darts Masters, his relationship with Millar appears to be a source of strength, bolstered by his proactive approach to shielding her from online vitriol. For more details, check sources like SportBible.com or posts on X from @Oche180. If you have a specific article or further context, share it, and I can refine the response!
