Mervyn King Left in Tears During Emotional Interview After Winning Back PDC Tour Card
Mervyn King was overcome with emotion after securing his return to the PDC Tour, breaking down in tears during a heartfelt interview that underlined just how much the achievement meant to him.
The veteran darts star, widely known as “The King”, reclaimed his Tour Card at Q-School after an intensely challenging period that saw him lose his professional status and question his future in the sport. When the final result was confirmed, the relief was immediate — and overwhelming.
Speaking moments after sealing his Tour Card, King struggled to hold back tears as he reflected on the pressure, uncertainty and self-doubt he had endured over the past year.
“I didn’t know if I’d ever get this back,” he admitted, visibly emotional. “People think once you’ve been there for years it’s easy, but it’s not. This means everything to me.”
King, a former World Championship finalist and Premier League regular, has been one of the most recognisable figures in darts for more than two decades. But the 57-year-old’s fall from the professional ranks was a stark reminder of how unforgiving the modern circuit has become.
After losing his Tour Card at the end of the previous season, King was forced to return to Q-School — an environment notorious for its intensity, where careers can be decided by a single missed double.
“I’ve had some dark moments,” King confessed. “You start thinking, ‘Is this it? Is this where it ends?’ I didn’t want my career to finish like that.”
As the interview continued, King’s voice cracked as he spoke about the support he received behind the scenes, particularly from his family and close friends, who encouraged him not to walk away from the game.
“There were times I didn’t believe in myself,” he said. “But they did. That’s what kept me going.”
King’s emotional reaction struck a chord with fans and fellow professionals alike, with many praising his honesty and resilience. Social media quickly filled with messages of support, celebrating one of darts’ most enduring competitors fighting his way back.
His return to the PDC Tour is more than just a personal victory — it is a testament to perseverance in an era where the standard of competition is higher than ever. With younger players flooding the circuit and margins getting tighter, King’s success at Q-School showed that experience and determination still count.
Now back among the professional ranks, King is already looking ahead.
“I’m not here just to make up the numbers,” he said. “I’ve got more to give. I’ve worked too hard to come back and not make the most of it.”
For Mervyn King, the tears were not just about winning a Tour Card — they were the release of months of pressure, fear and uncertainty. And as he wiped his eyes and smiled through the emotion, one thing was clear: The King is not done yet.
