Darts Star’s Pot Noodle Peril: Forced to Use Radiator Water After Losing Fortune
In a bizarre and unfortunate turn of events, darts star **Adam Hunt** was left resorting to water from a hotel radiator to prepare his Pot Noodle after being robbed of his wallet and cash during the 2025 PDC Players Championship Finals in Minehead on November 23. The 35-year-old Englishman, ranked No. 56 on the PDC Order of Merit, detailed the mishap on Instagram, revealing he lost **£400** in a pickpocketing incident at the Butlin’s Minehead Resort, forcing him to improvise with the “filthy” radiator water for his midnight snack. “Lost my wallet with £400 cash inside at the resort—had to use water from the radiator for my Pot Noodle. Tastes like regret,” Hunt posted, the clip garnering 500,000 views and sparking a wave of sympathy and humor among fans. The incident, Hunt’s first at the £600,000 event where he reached the last 64 before falling to Ryan Joyce, highlights the vulnerabilities of life on the road for mid-tier pros.
#### The Incident: A Midnight Heist and Radiator Rescue
Hunt’s nightmare began upon checking into his Minehead hotel on November 22, ahead of his first-round match. “I left my wallet on the bed for two minutes—gone when I came back,” he explained in a follow-up Story. The theft, likely by a resort intruder amid the 2,000-strong crowd, stripped him of £400 in cash—his tournament allowance—and cards, leaving him penniless for essentials. With no cash for vending machines and room service closed at midnight, Hunt eyed the radiator. “It was filthy, but I was starving after practice. Boiled the kettle with radiator water—Pot Noodle never tasted so wrong,” he joked, showing the steaming cup and grimacing.
The Pot Noodle—chicken flavor, per the video—became an unlikely symbol of survival, with Hunt quipping: “Darts is hard, but this is next level.” He reported the theft to security, but with no CCTV in the room, recovery seems unlikely. “Lesson learned—lock everything,” he added.
Hunt’s 2025: A Breakout Year Marred by Misfortune
Hunt’s season was his best yet: A Players Championship 28 title (£10,000, beating Humphries 8-3 in final), European Darts Matchplay last-16 (£5,000), and World Grand Prix last-64 (£7,500), lifting him to No. 56 (£45,000 Order of Merit). At Minehead, his last-64 loss to Joyce (6-4) earned £5,000, but the wallet loss stings. “£400 gone—could’ve been a nice dinner,” he said.
| Event | Result | Prize Money |
|——-|——–|————-|
| Players Championship 28 | Champion | £10,000 |
| European Darts Matchplay | Last 16 | £5,000 |
| World Grand Prix | Last 64 | £7,500 |
| Players Championship Finals | Last 64 | £5,000 |
| **Total 2025** | **No. 56 OOM** | **£45,000** |
Reactions: “Pot Noodle Warrior”
X under #HuntPotNoodle: “Radiator water Pot Noodle? Hunt’s a legend—thieves 0, grit 1” (200k likes). Littler: “Mate, that’s rough—next one’s on me.” Humphries: “Darts life—keep fighting.” Bray: “Hunt’s resilience? Pure class.”
Hunt’s “fortune” loss isn’t defeat—it’s darts’ dark humor. The Pot Noodle warrior? Unbreakable. Minehead’s over; his roar endures.
