Luke Littler’s new female ‘friend’ is spotted cheering on darts sensation, 18, as he loses out on £275,000 prize pot in Premier League final
**Luke Littler’s New Friend Cheers Him On Despite Premier League Darts Final Loss**
Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts prodigy, was supported by his parents and new friend Faith Millar at the 2025 Premier League Darts Play-Offs final at London’s O2 Arena on May 29, 2025, where he fell 11-8 to Luke Humphries, missing out on the £275,000 prize pot. Despite the defeat, Millar’s presence highlighted Littler’s growing personal circle amid his meteoric rise, though the pair insist their bond is strictly platonic.
**Faith Millar’s Support at the O2**
Faith Millar, a 19-year-old beautician from Wigan, was spotted in the crowd, intently cheering Littler during his battle against Humphries, as captured on Sky Sports’ broadcast. The Daily Mail reported, “Littler’s new female ‘friend’ was seen cheering on the darts sensation at the O2 Arena,” noting her focus as Littler fought to level the score at 8-8 with a D16 finish. Millar, who met Littler in February 2025, has become a frequent presence, having joined him at a BoohooMan Q&A in Manchester and visited his Cheshire home. Their close friendship, described as “almost inseparable,” follows Littler’s June 2024 split from ex-girlfriend Eloise Milburn, 22. Both Littler and Millar have emphasized they are not dating, with Littler sharing a cozy back-garden snap but downplaying romance, per GB News.[](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/darts/article-14763241/Luke-Littlers-new-female-friend-275-000-prize-pot-Premier-League-final.html)[](https://www.gbnews.com/sport/darts/luke-littler-friend-darts-premier-league-play-offs)
**The Final’s Dramatic Moments**
Littler, who topped the league with a record 45 points and six nightly wins, entered the final after a 10-6 semi-final win over Gerwyn Price, averaging 104.00. Against Humphries, he faced early adversity when a foam finger struck him and he dodged another object thrown pre-semi-final, yet stayed composed. In the final, Humphries’ 130 checkout (T20, T20, D5) sparked a “That will settle him!” cry from Sky Sports, giving him a 7-6 lead. Despite Littler’s 120 checkout and tying the match at 8-8, Humphries’ 103.50 average and 11-darter clinched the £275,000 title. Littler, emotional, told Sky Sports, “I’m gutted, but Luke played brilliantly. I’m glad the Premier League’s over—it’s been a tough 17 weeks.”
**Littler’s Season and Resilience**
Littler’s 2025 season was historic, with a Cardiff nine-darter, 103.00 average, and wins in Birmingham, Brighton, and Sheffield. His £125,000 runner-up prize, plus £60,000 from six nightly wins, pushed his PDC Order of Merit earnings to £1.3 million, second to Humphries’ £1.873 million. The crowd incident, following Liverpool boos for his Manchester United fandom, tested his resolve, yet he thrived, saying, “This crowd got me over the line” against Price. His friendship with Millar, who faced fan curiosity but kept a low profile, mirrors his grounded nature, seen in modest purchases like a “nice bag” despite his wealth.[](https://www.gbnews.com/sport/darts/how-much-premier-league-prize-money-2672230523)[](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/darts/luke-littler-premier-league-winnings-35300209)
**Parallels in Sports**
Littler’s bond with Millar, cheering despite chaos, echoes Katie Boulter’s support for Alex de Minaur after his 2025 French Open loss. Like Novak Djokovic’s apology post-scare, Fallon Sherrock’s health-driven break, Gerwyn Price’s crowd defiance, and Alexander Zverev’s watch wager, Littler’s resilience amid adversity—objects thrown, emotional loss—defines his journey, akin to his 2024 tears for a friend’s late father.
**Conclusion**
Faith Millar, Luke Littler’s new friend, was spotted cheering him at the 2025 Premier League Darts final on May 29, 2025, where he lost 11-8 to Luke Humphries, missing the £275,000 prize. Despite objects thrown pre-semi-final and a tearful exit, Littler’s 45-point season shone, bolstered by Millar’s support. Like Boulter, Djokovic, Sherrock, Price, and Zverev, his grit endures. Littler eyes the World Matchplay next, live on Sky Sports.
