Darts prodigy Luke Littler, the 18-year-old world No. 2 and reigning PDC World Champion, unleashed on social media trolls on September 25, 2025, after a fake Instagram account impersonating his girlfriend, 19-year-old beautician Faith Millar, surfaced online. The hoax profile—posing as Millar’s “backup” account with a suspicious bio link to a shady website—prompted Littler to rally his 1.9 million followers to report it, slamming the culprits as “very strange people.” The account was swiftly removed by Instagram, but the incident highlights the dark underbelly of Littler’s skyrocketing fame: relentless online harassment targeting his personal life, from age-gap jabs to outright impersonation scams. As he preps for the World Grand Prix next month, Littler’s plea underscores a teen navigating adoration and abuse in equal measure.
The Impersonation Drama: A Fake Profile Sparks Swift Action
The troll account popped up late Wednesday, mimicking Millar’s real handle (@faithmillar_) with identical photos and a bio claiming it was her secondary page. The linked site? Likely a phishing trap or scam hub, per cybersecurity alerts from fans. Littler, fresh off his Gambrinus Czech Darts Open win (edging Luke Humphries 8-7 in the final), spotted it during downtime and fired off an Instagram Story plea:
> “Everyone go report this fake account of Faith Millar. Some very strange people in the world isn’t there.”
His call-to-arms worked: Within hours, the profile vanished, thanks to mass reports from his loyal “Nuke” army. Millar, from Wigan (just 15 miles from Littler’s Warrington base), stayed silent publicly but was spotted supporting him courtside in Prague—her signature quiet strength amid the storm. This isn’t isolated; earlier 2025 saw catfish schemes using her likeness for “fan chats” that devolved into creeps soliciting nudes, forcing Littler to tighten her privacy settings.
#### Relationship Under Fire: From “Just Friends” to Troll Target
Littler and Millar, who met in February 2025 post his split from ex Eloise Milburn (a four-year age gap that drew prior backlash), went public in July with a courtside kiss at the World Matchplay in Blackpool—where he clinched the Triple Crown as the youngest ever. Initially labeled “inseparable friends” by his team (“Luke doesn’t want a girlfriend—he’s too busy with darts”), their bond evolved organically: Millar flew to the Australian Darts Masters (which he won) and US Darts Masters, cheering from the stands in NYC and Sydney.
But fame’s flip side hit hard. In an August DartStream Live interview, Littler opened up about the vitriol:
> “It was tough at first… jealous trolls want to ruin us. I warned her about it before we went public—they’re just bitter.”
He dismissed the hate as envy-fueled noise, praising Millar as “a lovely lady” and “exactly what I needed” for grounding amid his £1.5 million net worth and global jet-set. Age-gap gripes (he’s 18, she’s 19) echo his Milburn era, but Littler flipped it: “If you’re happy, who cares?” Fans agree, with X users flooding #ProtectFaith posts: One viral thread called the impersonator a “lowlife scumbag,” racking 10K likes.
Broader Backlash: A Pattern of Protection
This troll wave fits Littler’s 2025 troll timeline:
– **June (Premier League Final)**: Millar sat with his parents at the O2, but Snapchat comments bombarded her with “gold-digger” slurs.
– **July (World Matchplay)**: Post-kiss, X erupted with “fake relationship” memes, prompting Littler to block hundreds.
– **September (Prague Hotel Clash)**: Amid his fan-grab rant, creeps twisted it into “he’s abusive” narratives targeting Millar.
Insiders say the impersonation crossed a line—potentially doxxing risks for Millar, who juggles her Wigan salon job with tour travel. Littler’s camp is mulling legal steps, echoing PDC’s anti-harassment push after his Belfast wrist-yank incident. “Some very strange people,” he reiterated in a follow-up Story, but ended on a high: A cozy pic of him and Millar at a Prague café, captioned “Us against the world ❤️.”
As “The Nuke” eyes the World Grand Prix (October 6-12), this saga spotlights youth stardom’s shadows. Littler’s not backing down—his 78% win rate and £1.2M earnings prove resilience on and off the oche. For Millar, it’s a harsh intro to the spotlight, but with Littler’s shield, they’re unbreakable. Trolls? Consider this your 180 out. 🎯
