Justin Hood left darts fans stunned during an incredible 4-1 victory over Josh Rock in the fourth round of the World Championship.
Hood, who was ranked at world number 86 before the tournament began, had already dispatched of Nick Kenny, Ryan Meikle and top 16 star Danny Noppert in the opening three rounds.
Rock, meanwhile, had been tipped by many as a candidate to win the tournament outright, with the Northern Irishman able to take one step closer to the top four in the rankings if he defeated Hood.
But it was instead 'Happy Feet' who produced one of the performances of his career on the Alexandra Palace stage.
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While he averaged 101 and hit 10 180s on his way to a 4-1 win, it was his doubling that left darts fans barely able to believe what they were watching.
Hood hit all 11 of his first attempts at double until the final set of the match - with commentator Rod Studd noting that it was a World Championship record.
He then missed five match darts before nailing double 13 for the victory over Rock, who had already appeared to be resigned to defeat and began encouraging the crowd to support his opponent.
Rock then walked over and lifted his opponent's hand in front of the Ally Pally crowd, to huge cheers.
One fan wrote: "Justin Hood, my hero."
A second said: "Justin Hood for Premier League 2026."
While a third added: "You think you've seen it all in darts. Staggering."
"Justin Hood may be my new favourite sportsperson," a fourth declared.
Hood, who stated after his third round win over Nathan Aspinall that he could now afford to quit his job in 2026, is now guaranteed to take home £100,000 at the end of the tournament.
That money will go towards his dream of opening a Chinese restaurant after his first year on the PDC main tour.
Speaking to Sky Sports reporter Polly James after the match, he said: "I was just thinking win the leg, win every leg.
"The only time I had a bit of nerves was when I throwing to win it, the leg before the one at the end there.
"What can I say? I'm not used to this. I normally get hate messages! This is mad, this is mad.
"It's a game of darts, isn't it? If I play well, I can win. I proved that today, and the last three games I've played. I'm doing well - long may that continue."
Turning to the crowd, he shouted: "Who wants a Chinese? You've still got to pay, mind!"
Topics: Darts, World Darts Championship
Ryan Smart