‘Never change, John McDonald’, say stunned darts fans after spotting what iconic announcer did during walk-on

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DARTS fans were in a frenzy after spotting announcer John McDonald’s hilarious reaction to Dirk van Duijvenbode’s walk-on.

McDonald was caught bopping his head to the Dutchman’s go-to song at the Players Championship on Saturday night.

John McDonaldJohn McDonald was spotted enthusiastically dancing during one of the walk-ons

The legendary MC was wide-eyed as he groved to the tune of Radical Redemption’s Just Like You.

He even stuck his tongue out as he bounced his head before composing himself on live TV.

And Van Duijvenbode got the Minehead crowd going with an energetic entrance.

The darts star, 32, pumped his fists to those in attendance as he prepared to take on fellow countryman Jermaine Wattimena.

Van Duijvenbode came through the clash in emphatic style, booking his place in the quarter-finals with a 10-5 win.

But it was a moment prior to the start of the match which got many darts lovers talking on social media.

As the coverage panned to a zoomed out shot of the stage, McDonald could be seen moving to the music.

And the moment left viewers in hysterics as they hailed the 64 year old’s enthusiasm.

 John McDonald during the 2023 Cazoo Premier League - Rotterdam at Rotterdam Ahoy on April 20, 2023 in Rotterdam, Netherlands (Photo by Joris Verwijst/ BSR Agency/Getty Image)McDonald has spent 30 years behind the mic

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One said: “Never change, John McDonald.”

Another added: “Video of the year?”

While a third replied: “That’s brilliant 🤣.”

And a fourth responded: “He’s having the time of his life up there.”

But things weren’t so joyous on Sunday as Van Duijvenbode was dumped out of the semi-finals after a 11-8 loss to Luke Humphries.

The world champ went onto beat Luke Littler 11-7 in the final.

The defeat ended Littler’s 12-game winning streak – but Cool Hand said there will be plenty more victories to come for the youngster.

Humphries explained: “I said to Luke, there’s a lot of pressure on our shoulders. Everyone expected a 110-average game there. But it’s hard to do it after a long day.

“When you’re playing the best in the world, and he’s playing one of the best in the world, it’s hard to perform and be at that 110 average.

“I do believe we’re the two best players in the world and I’m going to have to keep working hard to keep up with him.”

Luke Littler prize money breakdown

Here is all the prize money Luke Littler has won so far after his Grand Slam of Darts victory:

World Championship 2023 – £200,000

Grand Slam of Darts 2024 – £150,000

European Tour – £91,000

Player Championships events – £71,500

UK Open 2023 + 2024 – £17,500

World Matchplay – £10,000

World Grand Prix – £7,500

European Championship – £7,500

(Unranked) Premier League Darts – £315,000

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