Eagle-eyed fans spot Michael Smith’s cheeky background as former World Darts Champion shares video of nasty injury
Michael Smith unintentionally sent fans into a frenzy after posting a video update about a painful injury — only for supporters to immediately focus on something entirely different in the background.
The 2023 World Darts Champion shared the clip to show the extent of a nasty cut he suffered during practice, but within minutes, social media was buzzing for a completely separate reason: a cheeky background detail that fans claimed “stole the whole video”.
Fans Notice What Smith Didn’t
While Smith talked viewers through the injury — a deep graze on his throwing hand — eagle-eyed fans paused, rewound and screenshot the footage to highlight a surprising item sitting behind him.
The comments came flooding in:
- “Forget the injury… what’s THAT behind him?!”
- “Bully Boy is finished for this — absolute class from the big man.”
- “Typical Smith, even his background’s got personality.”
Some fans joked that the background detail was “more dramatic than the injury itself”, while others praised the darts star for unintentionally delivering “peak comedy”.
Smith Laughs It Off
Never one to take himself too seriously, Smith responded to the teasing with a couple of laughing emojis and admitted he hadn’t even noticed what fans were reacting to.
Sources close to the former world champion said he found the whole situation “hilarious” and was more than happy to take the banter in stride.
The Injury Itself Looked Brutal
Despite the amusement, Smith’s injury was no joke. The cut appeared raw and swollen, raising questions about whether it might affect upcoming practice sessions and stage preparation.
Smith explained that it happened during an intense training routine, adding:
“Just one of those things — I’ll be alright for the weekend. Might sting a bit throwing, but we crack on.”
Fans Send Well-Wishes… and More Banter
Alongside the jokes about the background, supporters also rushed to send their support, with many urging him to rest and recover.
One fan wrote:
“Focus on healing up mate — but thank you for the accidental laugh of the week.”
A Mix of Drama and Comedy
Smith’s video managed to achieve something few players can: spark concern, laughter and viral discussion all at once.
And while the injury will no doubt heal, the cheeky background moment looks set to live on as another classic entry in the Michael Smith highlight reel — proving once again that the former world champion is box office even when he’s not holding a dart
