In the whirlwind world of professional darts, where the sharp crack of tungsten on sisal board echoes like thunder and glory is measured in 180s and double 16s, Luke Littler has become a phenomenon that defies gravity. At just 18, the Warrington wizard—affectionately known as “The Nuke”—has already detonated records across the PDC circuit, amassing a haul that includes the 2025 PDC World Championship crown, a Premier League triumph, and a World Matchplay victory that netted him a cool £200,000 payday. His meteoric rise, from a 16-year-old qualifier storming to the 2024 World final to the reigning world No. 1 dismantling giants like Michael van Gerwen and James Wade, has turned him into darts’ golden boy. Yet, as the 2025 season winds down with majors like the World Grand Prix and Grand Slam on the horizon, Littler has dropped a tantalizing hint about 2026: a sun-soaked vacation with his girlfriend, Faith Millar, a much-needed reset button on a life lived at warp speed.
The announcement came casually, almost as an afterthought, during a post-match chat following his latest conquest at the World Matchplay in Blackpool’s Winter Gardens. With the Phil Taylor Trophy gleaming in his hands after an 18-13 demolition of Wade—complete with a blistering 115 checkout that left the crowd roaring—Littler fielded questions about his immediate future. But when the conversation turned to the long game, his eyes lit up. “Next year? Yeah, we’re planning a proper holiday,” he revealed with a grin, glancing toward the stands where Millar beamed back at him. “Me and Faith, just chilling somewhere warm. No boards, no oche—just us.” It was a subtle confirmation of their relationship, one that’s blossomed quietly amid the glare of spotlights and the sting of online trolls. For Littler, whose schedule has been a relentless blitz of travel—from New York’s Madison Square Garden for the US Darts Masters to Auckland’s glittering showdowns— this getaway promises to be his first true breather since bursting onto the scene.
Millar, the 19-year-old beautician from nearby Wigan, has been a steady presence in Littler’s orbit since early 2025. Their paths crossed in February, sparking whispers that evolved into a full-fledged romance by summer. She’s been spotted courtside at key events, from the O2 Arena’s Premier League nights to the Australian Darts Masters Down Under, her support a quiet counterpoint to the frenzy. “She’s a lovely lady, Faith,” Littler said warmly during a talkSPORT interview after their New York jaunt, where she jetted in to cheer him on amid his quest for a World Series title. That trip, exploring the Big Apple hand-in-hand before his on-stage battles, marked an early milestone—her first major outing with him abroad. But it hasn’t been without hurdles. Littler, drawing from the backlash his previous relationship endured, issued a gentle “warning” to Millar before going public. “I told her about the trolls straight up,” he admitted with a chuckle. “The darts world’s mad—people love you one minute, then they’re on about your personal life the next. But she’s tough; she gets it.” Their bond, forged in the shadow of his £1 million-plus prize pot and MBE honors, feels grounded, a far cry from the scrutiny that tested his earlier romance with Eloise Milburn.
That split last June was pragmatic, born of a schedule that left little room for anything but darts. “Calling time on their relationship seemed to be the only way forward,” a close source reflected at the time. “There is no bad blood between them, and Eloise is completely supportive of Luke’s career.” Milburn, a fellow darts enthusiast five years his senior, had braved the online storm during his 2024 Ally Pally run, but the age gap and fame’s glare proved too much. Littler, ever the defender, had fired back fiercely: “I am going to stick with my girlfriend whether people like it or not.” Now, with Millar—a low-key eyelash technician who’s met his parents and even visited his £6,000-a-month Cheshire mansion—the vibe is different. She’s not chasing the spotlight; she’s content in the wings, offering laughs during downtime and unwavering cheers during checkouts. Their New York escapade, complete with city strolls and pre-tournament nerves, hinted at deeper waters, and the family holiday in Spain post-World Cup of Darts sealed it. There, amid poolside dips with his dad Anthony and siblings, Millar made her debut with the extended Littler clan—a sign their connection has legs.
As 2026 beckons, this vacation isn’t just a holiday; it’s a declaration of balance in a career that’s already outpaced scripts. Littler’s 2025 has been a masterclass: avenging his World Championship loss to Humphries with a 7-4 thrashing of van Gerwen in January, where he averaged over 100 in five sessions and fired 76 maximums. The Premier League crown followed, then the World Cup pairing with Humphries—despite a gutting last-16 exit to Germany that stung fresh off their MBE nods. “Obviously, it hadn’t gone to plan on the World Series circuit this year,” Littler conceded after one Down Under dip, “but there’s plenty of opportunities to win, and I’ve finally picked up that trophy. I cannot wait for Auckland now. We’ll have a few days off, and then off we go!” His hunger remains insatiable—”I’ve got the ability to break Phil Taylor’s World Championship titles record,” he boasted post-Ally Pally—but even prodigies need recharge. Teasing the trip’s details, he added, “Somewhere with sun, sea, and no pressure. Faith deserves it after putting up with my mad life. Maybe Spain again, or the Maldives—who knows? Just us, no darts talk.”
Fans, from the raucous Blackpool faithful to global streams on Sky Sports, have lapped up the romance angle, flooding social media with heart emojis and well-wishes. It’s a humanizing thread in his superhero saga: the kid who once played FIFA between qualifiers now plotting sunset dinners with his partner. Yet, beneath the romance, Littler’s gaze is fixed forward. The 2026 calendar—kicking off with a World Championship defense, Premier League redux, and a renewed World Series push—looms large, with ambitions to eclipse Taylor’s 16 titles. “This means absolutely everything,” he said hoisting the Matchplay silverware, idol Taylor’s shadow ever-present. But for now, as October’s chill settles over Leicester’s World Grand Prix, the Nuke allows himself a flicker of normalcy. In a sport of unyielding precision, where one errant dart can shatter dreams, this vacation is his double-out: a clean finish to the year, launching him refreshed into the next.
For Millar, stepping into Littler’s orbit means navigating fame’s double-edged arrow—supportive crowds one day, keyboard warriors the next. But she’s all in, her presence at his triumphs a quiet vow. As they eye that 2026 horizon, their getaway symbolizes more than sand and sangria; it’s resilience, a reminder that even world-beaters need wings to soar. Littler’s story, from Runcorn takeaways to global icon, just got a chapter of sun-kissed serenity. The oche will wait— for now, love leads the throw.
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