Darts superstar Luke Littler 'very upset' after break-up from girlfriend Eloise Milburn

07/18/2024 12:17 PM

Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler has reportedly been left ‘very upset’ after breaking up with his girlfriend Eloise Milburn, partly down to his hectic schedule on the oche.

Littler shot to fame as he reached the final of the 2024 World Darts Championship as a 16-year-old, and Milburn joined him in the limelight thanks to his success at Alexandra Palace.

The pair had only been dating for a short amount of time at that point and things quickly changed for them as the Nuke became a household name and international star.

Embarking on a professional career in the PDC, the now 17-year-old Littler has been extremely busy playing darts around the world and it has seemingly taken its toll on his relationship to the point that Littler and Milburn, 21, have now split up.

A source told The Sun that feelings are ‘very raw’ after the break and explained: ‘He is naturally very upset but they have agreed to stay friends.

‘Luke and Eloise tried hard to make their relationship work but with his darts schedule, he is travelling non-stop and it has become increasingly difficult for them to spend quality time together.

‘He is so focused on his sport and that is taking up so much of his time. Calling time on their relationship seemed to be the only way forward.

‘There is no bad blood between them and Eloise is completely supportive of Luke's career.’

Ironically Littler is now in a quieter time on the darts calendar than he has been for most of the year after his early exit from the World Matchplay.

The Nuke was handed a brutal first round draw against Michael van Gerwen and fell at the first hurdle to the Dutchman.

The next event for Littler on the PDC calendar is not until a Players Championship event on 31 July.

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