In a hilarious moment that captured the attention of viewers, YouTube sensation Morgan Burtwhistle, better known as AngryGinge, was left in stitches during a recent episode of Channel 4’s *Celebrity Gogglebox* when he spotted an unexpected item in the home of his friend, darts prodigy Luke Littler. The unlikely duo, paired for the show, shared a couch and plenty of laughs, but it was a festive decoration—wildly out of season—that stole the spotlight. As the cameras rolled on June 8, 2025, Ginge’s bewilderment over a Christmas tree still standing proudly in Littler’s living room sparked a viral exchange, highlighting the camaraderie between the internet star and the teenage darts sensation who’s taken the world by storm.
Littler, the 18-year-old nicknamed “The Nuke,” has become a household name after his record-breaking victory at the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship, where he became the youngest champion in history at just 17 years and 347 days old. His meteoric rise, dubbed “Littlermania,” has not only revitalized darts but also landed him gigs like *Celebrity Gogglebox*, where his laid-back charm shines alongside Ginge, a 23-year-old Twitch streamer and lifelong Manchester United fan. The pair’s friendship, forged through gaming sessions on Twitch playing EAFC’s “Pro Clubs” mode, has produced countless viral moments, but none quite as amusing as Ginge’s reaction to the rogue Christmas tree. “Yeah, just a genuine question, Luke. Why the hell have you got a Christmas tree in your house, and we’re on the 8th of June?” Ginge asked, chuckling as he dragged the decorated artificial fir into view.
Barely containing his own laughter, Littler offered a cheeky explanation: “Yeah, good question. We were at the World Championships for the whole of December pretty much, became the champion, and we just never took it down. Can’t take it down now.” Ginge, incredulous, pressed further: “So it’s just there forever now?” Littler doubled down with a grin, replying, “Yeah, it’s there until next Christmas now.” The exchange took a playful turn when Ginge pointed out Littler’s upcoming commitments: “But you’re going to be at the World Championships again, so is it just gonna stay there again?” Littler quipped, “Yeah, but when we get back, it’ll go. Can’t be up for a full year.” The banter, laced with Littler’s tongue-in-cheek suggestion that the tree might stay until Christmas 2025—exactly 180 days away, a nod to his darts affinity—left viewers in hysterics and the clip racing across social media.
The moment was quintessential Littler: effortlessly charismatic, unbothered by convention, and thriving in the spotlight. His whirlwind year has seen him claim the 2024 Premier League Darts, Grand Slam, and World Series Finals, though he fell short of defending his Premier League title in May 2025, losing 11-8 to world No. 1 Luke Humphries at London’s O2 Arena. A shock last-16 exit alongside Humphries at the World Cup of Darts in June, defeated by Germany, showed Littler’s human side, but his infectious personality keeps fans hooked. Off the oche, Littler’s love for football shines through. A passionate Manchester United supporter, he made a memorable cameo for Ginge’s Winton Yanited Under-18s team, scoring a penalty in their championship-winning 5-2 victory over Cherrybrook Celtic in May 2025, only to jokingly demand a substitution seconds later.
Ginge, meanwhile, was gearing up for his Soccer Aid debut on June 15, 2025, at a sold-out Old Trafford, fulfilling a dream by playing alongside United legends like Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville for Unicef. Fresh off a successful Baller League UK season, where his Yanited team finished second to Alisha Lehmann and Maya Jama’s MVPs United, Ginge’s star is rising. His *Gogglebox* appearance with Littler showcased their natural chemistry, a bond that’s also produced viral moments like Ginge’s teasing interrogation during a 2024 Twitch stream when an unidentified female voice in Littler’s background hinted at a new romance. “Who the f*** is that? Who’s that, Luke?” Ginge had prodded, cementing their status as internet gold.
As Littler prepares to defend his world title at the expanded 2025/26 PDC World Championship, now featuring a 128-player field and a £1 million winner’s prize, the Christmas tree saga adds a quirky footnote to his extraordinary journey. Will the tree become a permanent fixture, a lucky charm for “The Nuke”? Or will it finally come down before next December’s festivities? For now, it’s a festive reminder that even global superstars like Littler keep life delightfully unpredictable.
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