Luke Littler has made it clear that he has no intention of following his friend Angry Ginge into the jungle after the YouTuber’s recent victory on a reality TV show set around a campfire.
Despite being one of the first to congratulate Angry Ginge, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, on winning “I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here,” darts champion Littler is adamant that he will not participate in the challenging bushtucker trials at any cost.
The 18-year-old wizard from Warrington, who is gearing up to defend his Professional Darts Corporation title at Alexandra Palace, firmly stated that he will not partake in eating unconventional foods like kangaroo anus or crocodile penis for the entertainment of hosts Ant and Dec.
Expressing his reluctance to venture into the jungle, Littler mentioned that despite considering it initially for the right compensation, he has now firmly decided against it after watching the show. The thought of being far away from home, enduring the extreme conditions, and consuming unpleasant items is not something he is willing to endure.
Reflecting on the challenges faced by contestants, especially the daunting tasks undertaken by rapper Aitch, Littler reiterated his stance to his girlfriend, Faith, that he would never participate in such trials. Burtwistle, on the other hand, emerged victorious as the King of the Jungle after spending three weeks in the Australian rainforest, with Tom Read Wilson securing the runner-up position and Eastenders actress Shona McGarty coming in third.
To celebrate his friend’s triumph, Littler attended a Manchester United football match as part of the club’s traveling fans, witnessing their 4-1 victory over Wolves. The world No.1 was even spotted on TV cameras alongside United’s head of fan engagement, Rick McGagh.
United captain Bruno Fernandes, who played a pivotal role in the team’s win with two goals, responded to Littler’s tweet about enjoying his first away day by using a darts emoji, acknowledging the darts champion’s presence at the match.