Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler has sent the sporting world into stitches with an unexpected social media blunder following his spectacular Grand Slam of Darts triumph in Wolverhampton.
The 17-year-old phenom, who continues to take the darts world by storm, found himself at the centre of a hilarious misunderstanding after securing his place in the tournament's knockout stages.
The Viral Mix-Up That Had Fans Buzzing
Fresh from his victory over Gian van Veen, Littler took to Instagram to share what he believed was a personal milestone - reaching 1.5 million followers on the platform. However, the young star had actually stumbled upon a government post about changes to the Highway Code.
"1.5 million followers, thank you everyone for the support," Littler enthusiastically posted, accompanied by a screenshot showing the official Highway Code announcement about new rules for self-driving vehicles.
Swift Realisation and Good-Humoured Response
The darts prodigy quickly realised his mistake, deleting the original post and replacing it with the correct screenshot of his actual Instagram follower count, which stands at an impressive 376,000.
Littler's good-natured response to the incident demonstrates the teenager's growing comfort with his sudden celebrity status. The Warwick-born player took the mix-up in his stride, showing the same composure that has seen him rise rapidly through darts rankings.
Continuing Success on the Oche
The social media amusement comes during another successful tournament for Littler, who has already secured his spot in the Grand Slam of Darts knockout phase with a match to spare. His performance continues to build on his remarkable debut year in professional darts.
Fans and fellow players have embraced Littler's relatable social media moment, with many praising his humility and sense of humour about the misunderstanding.
The incident has only added to Littler's growing reputation as not just a formidable talent on the oche, but as a grounded and likeable personality off it.
