Luke Littler set to make starring appearance on huge new football TV show alongside much-loved comedian

LUKE LITTLER is set to make a starring appearance on a huge new football TV show. 

The Warrington wonderkid, who turns 17 on Sunday, smashed in a nine-darter, 170 finish and won his first senior event the Bahrain Masters on Friday night. 

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Littler became the youngest-ever player to hit a perfect leg in a major senior event – just 16 days after reaching the World Championship final and picking up a cool £200,000.

But it has been revealed by Matt Lucas that Littler is set to appear on his Fantasy Football League show which returns on Sky Max and NOW on February 2.

Littler will talk about his love of Manchester United with other star guests set for the next series including Jack Wilshere, Gabby Agbonlahor, Wes Morgan, Pedro Mendes, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Jermain Defoe, Emile Heskey and Emmanuel Petit, Danny Dyer, Jill Scott, Stuart Broad and Tony Adams.

Lucas revealed: “We have great guests this year including Mo Gilligan and Luke Littler coming on.”

After winning in Bahrain, Littler immediately became the top trending star on X with thousands of fans flocking onto social media to wax lyrical over the young star. 

Eddie Hearn, the Chairman of the Professional Darts Corporation, said: “Wow. Kid’s a superstar.

“After his performance at the Worlds and all the madness that comes with it, to return and win his first tournament with a nine darter en route shows this kid is very special.

Ex-footballer Mick Quinn added: “Different class. nine darter for Luke Littler.”

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Comedian Tim Vine drooled: “Best first nine darts of any match on TV ever. (I think).”

TV presenter Dan Walker commented: “Luke Littler at it again.”

Ex-Darts frontman Dave Clark added: “Just when you thought life couldn’t get better.”

Former World Championship semi-finalist and Sky Sports pundit Wayne Mardle said: “There will be no one bigger than Littler. The kid is outrageously talented. How can you not be excited. 

“Darts is difficult… I’m not sure Luke Littler agrees with me.”

Ex-Soccer Am host and darts fan Helen Chamberlain added: “First leg 9 darter? Filth.”

talkSport pundit Paul Nicholson spoke about Littler’s 180 and then 170 finish, adding: “Nine-darters are rare, but 350 in six-darts is like an albatross in golf. He’s got them both today.”

YouTube podcaster star Jaackmate said: “Nuke’s a JOKE.”