Luke Humphries makes surprise admission about his darts career after beating Luke Littler in Premier League
"Sometimes I enjoy it, sometimes I hate it."
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Topics: Darts, Luke Littler
Jack Kenmare
Topics: Darts, Luke Littler
Luke Humphries gave a fascinating insight into life on stage after he beat Luke Littler to win night four of the 2025 Premier League Darts season.
On an eventful Thursday night in Exeter, the world number one finally claimed his first Premier League victory in seven attempts over Littler as he recorded an entertaining 6-4 victory.
After beating Gerwyn Price and Rob Cross on his way to the final, Humphries averaged 101.24 against the 18-year-old, hitting more 180s and doubles than his in-form opponent.
It was hardly the most convincing of performances from Humphries and as a result, he showcased an array of emotions inside the Westpoint Arena.
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In fact, during his post-game interview, the Newbury-born thrower admitted to "hating" being on stage at times.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Humphries said: "You'll see me on the stage, and one minute I'm furious with myself, the next I'm happy. It's a strange relationship with myself, on stage. Sometimes I enjoy it, sometimes I hate it."
The 30-year-old added: "I wasn't at my best tonight. There were moments when I felt like I was giving legs away. It (the antics) doesn't effect my performance, which is the most important thing.
"If I did these things and it affected the way I play, then of course, I'd have to change it. But it doesn't affect me. Sometimes it's a love-hate relationship with darts. But tonight, I loved it in the end."
Littler, meanwhile, streamrolled past Stephen Bunting in his quarter-final clash, picking up a 6-3 victory to set up a semi-final showdown with Nathan Aspinall.
During that game against Bunting, Sky commentator Stuart Pyke described the action alongside Wayne Mardle, who said the format had "no let-up" and was "relentless" while watching the action unfold.
And as they discussed Bunting's struggles, Pyke aimed a not-so-subtle dig at Littler's boyhood football club by saying: "There is no Manchester United to relieve the pressure in this Premier League."
Mardle, a five-time world semi-finalist and die-hard Spurs supporter, laughed at the remark and added: "For anyone offended by that we’re sorry."
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