Meet the 24 contestants hoping to beat Luke Littler on Netflix show as £501,000 up for grabs
The full line-up for Netflix's Beat Luke Littler has been announced, with two of darts' most exciting prospects - Mitchell Lawrie and Jayden Walker - among those hoping to claim the life-changing prize.
Littler will go head-to-head against a diverse mix of characters in the one-off event that will be broadcast live on Netflix on Friday, October 30.
So, how will the show work? Each contestant will get a single 501 leg to beat the two-time world champion, who will have to win 20 successive legs to survive. If successful, they will take home £501,000.
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Meet the 24 contestants hoping to win big on Netflix's Beat Luke Littler
To book a spot in the line-up, contestants were put through a rigorous three-stage audition process. Firstly, contestants had to check out a leg of 501 in 24 darts or fewer, and anyone who failed was eliminated immediately.
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Those who qualified were then interviewed by the show's production team to assess their suitability for television and, if they did get through to the third stage, they were thrown in front of some of the sport's biggest names.
Phil Taylor, Barry Hearn and Laura Turner are said to have assessed their throwing ability and whether they could realistically challenge the world number one.
So, who made the final line-up? And do they have what it takes to scoop just over half a million pounds? Here is a behind-the-curtain look at every contestant who will feature on the highly-anticipated show.
Lauren Bloomfield (30), aka Bloomy – Kent, England
A Nando’s restaurant manager who has worked for the chain for more than a decade. Introduced to darts by her late mum, she hopes to use any prize money to give her two young children the best life possible.
David Wawrzewski (50), aka Wozzysonfire – London, England
A lifelong Manchester United fan who founded a darts academy for young players.
Wawrzewski has previously competed at PDC Q-School. In fact, the Plumstead-born thrower topped the first stage of Q-School in 2021 but narrowly missed out on securing a professional tour card.
Kasey Smith (16), aka Smiffy – Manchester, England
An aspiring criminologist who competed in morris dancing before discovering darts. She has also appeared in amateur productions of Bugsy Malone and Matilda.
Jarod Becker (23), aka The Finisher – Hildesheim, Germany
A teacher who once dreamed of becoming a footballer but suffered repeated injuries. If he wins, he plans to open his own darts sports bar.
Katie Sheldon (22), aka The Dublin Diamond – Dublin, Ireland
A dedicated darts player and the first girl born on her dad’s side of the family in seven generations.
Sheldon has previously represented her country at youth and senior level. She won the World Masters Girls title in 2019 and has since established herself on the PDC Women's Series, reaching two Women's World Matchplay quarter-finals.
She helped Ireland retain the Women's WDF World Cup title in 2025.
Zac Griffiths (25), aka Boy In The Corner – Hereford, England
An electrical engineer with tattoos dedicated to all three Catfish and the Bottlemen album covers and WWE star Jeff Hardy.
Zac Spain (30), aka Zachariah The Electrifiah – Melbourne, Australia
A jockey who has competed in more than 7,500 horse races.
Spain travelled thousands of miles from Melbourne to Manchester to audition for Beat Luke Littler. He is a keen darts player. In fact, he was ranked 15th in Australia by the World Darts Federation in September 2026.
Makinley Cooper-Johnson (14), aka Mighty Mak – Wrexham, Wales
A karaoke and impressions fan, best known for his Freddie Mercury impression. He has promised his brother a new car if he wins.
Taylon Forrester (18), aka The Trash Man – Bedford, England
A bin loader and huge The Inbetweeners fan who has rewatched every episode. If he wins, he’d take his family to Jamaica to meet relatives they’ve never met.
Pearse Mackle (21), aka Fierce Pearse Mackle – County Cavan, Ireland
A University of Galway Commerce student who previously played youth darts for Ireland. His party trick is naming every county in Ireland in under 15 seconds.
Jayden Walker (14), aka The Young Gun – Christchurch, England
A young darts talent who gave up Junior Premier League football to pursue the sport.
Walker is widely regarded as one of the most talented young players in the game. He became the youngest-ever winner of a senior WDF ranking title in October 2026 after beating Aaron Turner 5-2 in the England International Open final, averaging 93.81.
Walker also made headlines in 2024 when he beat former world champion Luke Humphries in an exhibition match. He recorded an impressive 102 average that day.
Pwyll ap Llŷr Edwards (34), aka Cambi One Eighty – Bala, Wales
A fencing contractor whose first language is Welsh and who didn’t learn English until he was eight. He keeps bees at home, with six hives in his garden.
Tony Cole (39), aka Top Cat – South Wales
A bank business adviser who has never played darts against another person, meaning Luke Littler would be his first-ever opponent.
Jasper Scarrott (54), aka 9 Scarrott Gold – York, England
A British Army captain who has served for 38 years and became the first Army Darts Championship champion.
Scarrott is a talented player. He made history in September last year when he became the first player to hit a nine-darter on his MODUS Super Series debut. He has also competed on the PDC Challenge Tour.
Bhav Patel (36), aka Breaking Bhav – Kent, England
A pharmacist who owns and runs five pharmacies across Kent. If he wins, he plans to open his own darts venue to inspire the next generation.
Jacob Gwynne (27), aka The Cracker – Leeds, England
A Yorkshire darts player with a Doctor Who TARDIS tattoo who has previously faced Littler in the PDC Youth Championships.
Gwynne has competed on the PDC Challenge Tour and previously attempted to secure a professional Tour Card at Q-School. He has enjoyed success on the amateur circuit, winning five titles during The Vault 4.0 series in Yorkshire and Humber.
Théodore Wallich (23), aka The Moustache Kid – Paris, France
A student originally from Brittany whose signature moustache was inspired by his girlfriend. He has only been playing darts for three years.
Mitchell Lawrie (15), aka Wee Sox – Renfrew, Scotland
A school pupil and Rangers fan whose nickname came from his grandpa because he hated wearing socks as a child. If he wins, the first thing he plans to buy is a brand-new Rolex.
Lawrie has broken record after record in recent years. He became the youngest player to win a match at the WDF World Championship in November 2025, beating Tomoya Maruyama 3-0 at Lakeside before going on to reach the final.
He has been tipped to become one of Littler's biggest rivals in the coming years.
Ashley Coleman (29), aka The Prince of Darkness – Suffolk, England
A qualified bricklayer who owns more than 750 sets of darts, including vintage sets and darts used by professionals to win matches. He has competed in more than 1,000 tournaments over 23 years.
Mark Pooke (57), aka Who Are Ya – London, England
A maintenance technician who returned to darts after a 20-year break, encouraged by his wife. He has previously competed in PDC Players Championship events and represented London at county level.
Fallon Sherrock (32), aka Queen Of The Palace – Milton Keynes, England
A professional darts player and qualified hairdresser and barber. Her twin sister, Felicia, also plays darts, and Fallon would love the chance to beat Luke, whom she has never faced professionally.
Will Kemp (30), aka Tempo Kempo – Harrogate, England
A recruitment consultant who discovered his passion for darts while recovering from a heart attack at 29. He also plays Grade 7 trumpet and Grade 4 piano.
Sonny Johal (29), aka The Viking – Derby, England
A driving instructor and former amateur boxer who was named Junior Boxer of the Year for Derbyshire and the Midlands. He can move his pecs, eyebrows and ears independently.
Brett Todd (25), aka Jarra Arra Junior – Ipswich, England
A British Army helicopter technician and keen movie fan who collects cinema tickets. He has visited 39 countries and taken on solo skydives and the world’s second-highest bungee jump in Nepal.
When is Beat Luke Littler and who will host the show?
The event will take place at Manchester Central on Friday, October 30.
Former Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker will host the show alongside presenter and novelist Richard Osman, who will serve as expert analyst, breaking down the numbers and real-time stats behind the gameplay.
Speaking on The Rest Is Entertainment, Osman rated Littler's chances of beating every single contestant.
“We were looking at all the numbers and you think, like, in any given leg, Luke Littler has got an 85 per cent chance of beating a player at that standard,” Osman said.
“So, any given leg, of course, he is going to win. But 20 legs, I think he’s got a 15 per cent chance of winning all 20. Which means an 85 per cent chance of giving away £501,000 to an amateur darts player.”
Jack Kenmare