At just 18, Luke Littler, the darts prodigy nicknamed “The Nuke,” has taken the sporting world by storm, becoming the youngest PDC World Darts Champion and completing the prestigious Triple Crown with his World Matchplay victory in Blackpool in July 2025. But beyond the oche, Littler’s personal life has drawn intense scrutiny, particularly his relationship with 19-year-old beautician Faith Millar. In a candid interview with DartsStream Live, Littler opened up about the “jealous” online trolls targeting their relationship and why Millar’s presence is exactly what he “needed” during his whirlwind rise to fame.
Littler and Millar’s romance became public last month after months of speculation, culminating in a heartfelt moment captured on camera during the World Matchplay in Blackpool. As Pitbull’s *Greenlight* blared through the Winter Gardens, Littler shared a kiss with Millar before his quarter-final clash against Andrew Gilding, a gesture that set social media ablaze. The victory, a tight 16-14 win that saw Littler set a Matchplay record with 18 maximums, propelled him to the semi-finals and cemented his status as a darts superstar. Millar, a Wigan native who lives just 15 miles from Littler’s Warrington home, has since become a constant presence, accompanying him to the Australian Darts Masters in Wollongong, where he clinched another title with an 8-4 victory over Mike De Decker.
The couple’s bond, however, has not been without challenges. Littler revealed that both he and Millar have faced a barrage of online negativity since going public. “Obviously, at the start of last year, I was always looking at the comments. And she’s been having a look [at the] negativity,” he admitted. “But I just said, ‘They’re jealous. They wanna ruin us.’ But I just said, ‘Just don’t look at it and just focus on what we’ve got.’” His words reflect a maturity beyond his years, a trait that has helped him navigate both the pressures of fame and the vitriol directed at their relationship. Littler’s protective stance echoes his response to similar trolling during his previous relationship with Eloise Milburn, which ended in July 2024 due to his demanding schedule. At the time, he pleaded with fans to stop targeting Milburn, saying, “Everyone needs to stop sending hate towards Eloise saying it’s her fault this and that.”
Millar’s role in Littler’s life extends beyond emotional support. With his parents unable to join him for the long trip to Australia, her presence provided a sense of stability. “She’s a lovely lady, Faith,” Littler said warmly. “I think it’s sort of what I needed. I knew my mum and dad weren’t going to come. And as soon as I asked the question, she was like, ‘Yeah, I don’t think I’ll ever get the chance.’ So I said, ‘You can come with me.’” Millar, an eyelash technician described as “bubbly and kind,” has already met Littler’s parents and visited his new five-bedroom mansion, a testament to his meteoric success, which includes over £1 million in earnings in 2024 alone. Their relationship first sparked speculation in March when they were spotted together at a BoohooMan event in Manchester, though both initially insisted they were “just friends.”
Littler’s journey from a teenage prodigy to a global sports icon has been nothing short of remarkable. His 2024 season included a nine-darter at the Bahrain Masters, a Premier League title, and the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award, though he narrowly missed the main Sports Personality title to Olympian Keely Hodgkinson. Yet, his personal life has often been as much a focal point as his darting prowess. A previous relationship with Milburn, a 21-year-old beauty consultant, drew criticism for their five-year age gap, with her mother, Amanda, condemning the “vile” abuse. Littler’s current approach with Millar is more guarded, a lesson learned from past scrutiny. “Faith has been pestered quite a bit by fans who are keen to know who she was,” a source noted, emphasizing her desire to stay out of the spotlight.
As Littler prepares for the New Zealand Darts Masters on August 15-16, 2025, with Millar expected to join him, he remains focused on his craft. “Obviously, it hadn’t gone to plan on the World Series circuit this year,” he said after his Australian triumph. “But there’s plenty of opportunities to win, and I’ve finally picked up that trophy. I cannot wait for Auckland now.” With Millar by his side, Littler is not only silencing critics on the board but also proving that, despite the trolls, his personal life is a source of strength as he continues to redefine darts history.
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