Luke Littler, the world No 1 darts player, expressed surprise at the caliber of competitors he faced on his recent Netflix show, "Beat Luke Littler." Initially expecting to compete against amateur players, Littler instead found himself up against notable figures, including Fallon Sherrock, who won a £501,000 jackpot when she triumphed in a one-leg shoot-out on October 30. Sherrock, recognized for reaching the third round of the PDC World Darts Championship in 2020, was among a lineup that included junior players Mitchell Lawrie and Zach Griffiths, both of whom Littler had previously played with on the Development Tour. Despite some criticism from Sky Sports pundit Mark Webster regarding Sherrock's inclusion, Littler deemed her a worthy opponent, noting that he was familiar with over half of the 24 players involved in the competition.

In the competition, Littler initially dominated, winning 14 matches in a row before succumbing to Sherrock, who checked out in 15 darts after winning the bull to throw first. Reflecting on the experience, Littler acknowledged that while there were some lower-level competitors, including an Australian jockey and a Nando’s manager, the event served as a significant platform for the sport. He described the night as a positive experience overall, indicating that it was beneficial for both himself and Netflix, and expressed eagerness for a potential second season of the show.S1S2

As he prepares to defend his title at the Grand Slam of Darts, scheduled to take place from November 14 to 22, 2026, Littler emphasized his commitment to elevating the profile of darts. He stated, "I want to grow darts as big as possible. I want to grow my profile as big as possible," highlighting the unique opportunity he has had with his own Netflix show. Littler is set to compete in Group A alongside Beau Greaves and Niels Zonneveld, with the event being broadcast live on Sky Sports.S1S2