**12-Year-Old Jayden Walker Shares Luke Humphries’ Advice After Stunning Exhibition Win**
Jayden Walker, a 12-year-old darts prodigy dubbed “the next Luke Littler,” revealed the encouraging words world No. 1 Luke Humphries shared after losing to him 2-1 in an exhibition match in Portsmouth on November 30, 2024. The young talent from Christchurch, Dorset, averaged an impressive 102.34, leaving Humphries in awe. Speaking to Sky Sports, Walker recounted Humphries’ advice: “He told me to keep practicing, stay focused, and that I could be a star if I keep at it.” Humphries, the 2024 PDC World Champion, praised Walker’s potential, saying, “He’s the best 12-year-old I’ve ever seen. The things he was doing on the practice board were incredible. He could be one of the best in the world by 18.”[](https://www.skysports.com/darts/news/12288/13267282/luke-humphries-twelve-year-old-jayden-walker-could-be-a-star-after-impressing-in-exhibition-says-world-champion)
Walker’s breakout moment continued at the Red Dragon MODUS Super Series Influencer Darts Champions Showdown the next day, where he teamed with YouTuber AngryGinge to win a pairs title. He landed a stunning 145 checkout (treble 20, treble 15, double top) against Fallon Sherrock and podcaster Jaackmaate, and a crucial 180 in the final against Glen Durrant and Charlie Murphy. “It’s the best thing I’ve ever achieved,” Walker said, ranking the pairs title above his win over Humphries.[](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/darts/article-14146745/The-Luke-Littler-TWELVE-year-old-Jayden-Walker-takes-145-hitting-crucial-180-en-route-winning-pairs-title-day-beating-world-No-1-Luke-Humphries-exhibition.html)
Humphries, who faced a teenage Luke Littler in 2019 when Littler was just 12, drew parallels to Walker’s talent. “He was scarily good then, and Jayden’s on that path,” Humphries told BBC News, reflecting on Littler’s own meteoric rise. Walker, whose mother and grandmother are county-level players, made his Dorset County debut at 11 against Scott Williams. Posts on X, like @SunSport’s, amplified the buzz, calling Walker a “future star” after his Humphries upset.[](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2xyk5l408jo)
Walker’s performance echoes Littler’s early dominance, with the 18-year-old now a PDC World Champion and Premier League winner. Humphries’ mentorship highlights his commitment to nurturing the next generation, even as he and Littler prepare to lead England at the 2025 World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt from June 12-15. Walker’s trajectory suggests he could join their ranks, with Humphries’ advice fueling his ambition.
