“I’m pretty lucky she has come over”: Luke Littler thankful for support of girlfriend after World Series double amid manager illness
Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts prodigy and PDC World Champion, expressed heartfelt gratitude for his girlfriend, Faith Millar, following his stunning World Series double at the 2025 Australian and New Zealand Darts Masters. The world No. 2, who clinched the New Zealand title with a 115 average and a nine-dart finish against Luke Humphries on August 16, 2025, credited Millar’s presence as a vital source of support, especially with his manager, Martin Foulds, sidelined by illness. Speaking to DartStream LIVE, Littler said, “I’m pretty lucky she has come over. Faith’s been amazing, keeping me grounded through all this” (www.sportbible.com, August 16, 2025).
Millar, a 19-year-old beautician from Wigan, accompanied Littler to both Australia and New Zealand, cheering him on during his 8-4 Australian Darts Masters win over Mike De Decker and the 8-4 New Zealand final against Humphries. Her support proved crucial as Foulds, who typically travels with Littler, was unable to join due to a health issue requiring hospital tests (www.mirror.co.uk, August 16, 2025). Littler, reflecting on Millar’s role, noted, “With Martin not here, it’s been different, but Faith’s been my rock” (www.nzherald.co.nz). Their bond, publicly confirmed after months of speculation, has faced online trolling, but Littler’s appreciation for Millar’s calming influence was evident, echoing sentiments he shared earlier about her support during the Australian Darts Masters (conversation, August 13, 2025).
Littler’s New Zealand performance was historic, with his nine-darter against De Decker sparking a surge of confidence. “That’s when I felt like no one could beat me,” he said (@OfficialPDC, August 16, 2025). His 115 average in the final, coupled with a 170 checkout, left Humphries calling him “untouchable” (pdc.tv). Fans on X celebrated Millar’s impact, with one post stating, “Faith Millar’s the real MVP behind Littler’s World Series sweep!” (@Darts180News, August 16, 2025). The double added £40,000 to Littler’s £1.1 million career earnings, solidifying his dominance as he prepares for the US Open Darts Masters (www.pdc.tv).
Littler’s reliance on Millar mirrors the support systems of athletes like Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin, who lean on their teams for the Davis Cup, or Emma Raducanu, bolstered by her friendship with Paula Badosa during injury recovery. With Foulds’ health uncertain, Millar’s presence has been a stabilizing force, helping Littler navigate the pressures of fame and competition while cementing his status as darts’ brightest star.
