Inside the whirlwind year of Luke Littler: Not many 17-year-olds can upgrade their parents' two-bed semi to a mansion with a pool!

Luke Littler broke down in tears on Saturday night moments after nearly hitting a nine-darter in his opening match at the World Championship at Alexandra Palace. Luke Littler broke down in tears after almost hitting a nine-darter against Ryan Meikle Darts sensation Littler, still only 17, has enjoyed a remarkable rise over the past 12 months The Man United super-fan has had the chance to meet legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson David Beckham casually sliding into his DMs, hanging out with John Cena and Max Verstappen, getting invited by James Maddison to watch Tottenham, hitting a 180 in front of the United squad at Carrington and appearing on The Jonathan Ross Show alongside artist Raye and actress Millie Bobby Brown. He also appeared on the Jonathan Ross show alongside music artist Raye Littler was named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year on Tuesday, and came second behind Keely Hodgkinson for the main award He claimed he has changed the sport of darts, and it is hard to disagree with the viewing figures that have been recorded this year Littler is regularly rubbing shoulders with other sports stars, including F1 driver Lando Norris He goes on to demolish his opponent and by the end the crowd are chanting ‘You’ve got school in the morning’ and Littler responds by pumping his chest. Littler’s hero Raymond van Barneveld said that ‘it was like a Formula One car against a normal car’ when he was knocked out in the fourth round last year. Littler has moved his family into a five-bed mansion after his incredible 2024 His new house even has an indoor swimming pool for Littler and his family to enjoy Barry Hearn believes people who aren't even fans of darts now want to watch Littler play ‘My wife wasn’t a massive darts fan but she always asks, “When’s that kid playing again?”,’ promoter Barry Hearn says.