At just 18, Luke Littler has catapulted from a teenage darts prodigy to a global sports sensation, his meteoric rise punctuated by a historic 2025 PDC World Darts Championship win and a £200,000 World Matchplay title, making him the youngest player to complete darts’ prestigious Triple Crown. But beyond the oche, Littler’s personal life has drawn almost as much attention as his dart-throwing precision. In a candid moment, the Warrington-born star revealed he issued a heartfelt warning to his new girlfriend, Faith Millar, about the onslaught of online trolls before they went public with their relationship, a decision that followed months of speculation and a public kiss that set social media ablaze.
Littler and Millar, a 19-year-old eyelash technician from Wigan, just 15 miles from Littler’s hometown, confirmed their romance in July 2025 during the World Matchplay in Blackpool. As Pitbull’s “Greenlight” blared through the Winter Gardens, Littler, fresh off a 16-14 quarter-final win over Andrew Gilding, shared a passionate kiss with Millar in front of cheering fans. The moment, captured on camera, marked a shift from their earlier insistence that they were “just friends.” Littler later nodded in agreement when a reporter referenced his “girlfriend” post-match, subtly confirming their status. “She’s a lovely lady, Faith,” he said of Millar, who had been by his side at the Australian Darts Masters, where he also clinched victory. Their bond, which began in February 2025, has seen them grow “almost inseparable,” with Millar meeting Littler’s parents, Lisa and Anthony, and visiting his £6,000-a-month Warrington mansion, complete with an indoor pool and six bathrooms.
However, the spotlight of fame has its shadows. Littler, no stranger to online scrutiny after his rapid rise, warned Millar about the inevitable trolling. “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 shared in an interview with DartStream LIVE. “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 advice stemmed from experience; his previous relationship with Eloise Milburn, a 22-year-old beauty consultant, ended in July 2024 after 10 months, strained by his hectic schedule and marred by vicious online abuse targeting their five-year age gap. Milburn faced accusations of being a “gold digger,” prompting Littler to defend her publicly: “Everyone needs to stop sending hate towards Eloise saying it’s her fault, this and that. I myself split up with Eloise and everyone just needs to give us some time.”
Littler’s foresight in preparing Millar for the social media storm reflects his growing maturity. After his 2024 PDC World Championship runner-up finish at 16, he hired a social media specialist to filter out toxic comments, a move he discussed with The Guardian: “It’s not going to affect me or my mental strength. I’ve got guys doing my Instagram now, and they delete it before I see it.” This shield has allowed him to focus on his craft, amassing over £1.5 million in career earnings, including £500,000 from the 2025 World Championship, where he thrashed Michael van Gerwen 7-3. His achievements—Premier League, Grand Slam, and World Series Finals titles—place him among darts’ elite, alongside legends like Phil Taylor and Gary Anderson.
Millar, described as “bubbly and kind,” has embraced the whirlwind of Littler’s fame, joining him at events like a BoohooMan Q&A in Manchester and a New York trip for the US Darts Masters. Yet, their relationship’s public debut wasn’t without hiccups. A microphone gaffe during a gaming livestream with YouTuber Angry Ginge in October 2024 sparked early rumors when a female voice—presumed to be Millar’s—said, “I’m gonna try and get some sleep because I’m so tired.” Littler’s exasperated “F***’s sake” and “If someone has screen recorded that, it’s in the papers in the morning” drew laughs, but underscored his desire for privacy. Despite initial denials, their chemistry was undeniable, with Littler sharing Instagram snaps of them together, including one from May 2025 that fueled speculation.
As Littler gears up for the New Zealand Darts Masters, his focus remains sharp. “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.” With Millar by his side, navigating the highs of his Triple Crown and the lows of online hate, Littler’s story is one of resilience, love, and a steely resolve to let nothing—not even trolls—derail his darting dynasty.
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