Fallon Sherrock stuns Luke Littler to win Netflix darts jackpot
Professional darts player Fallon Sherrock defeated Luke Littler in a high-stakes Netflix special, winning a £501,000 prize. The event concluded a series of challenges against the world champion, marking a significant career milestone for Sherrock.
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Fallon Sherrock in action during the World Darts Championship in December 2025.
Listen Fallon Sherrock beat Luke Littler to claim a £501,000 (S$857,400) prize in a live Netflix darts special on Oct 30, producing a dramatic upset in front of a global audience at Manchester Central.
Sherrock finished from 43 on double top to win a single leg of 501 against Littler, ending the event after 14 previous challengers failed to beat the two-time world champion.
The 32-year-old from Milton Keynes won the bull-off to earn the throw and produced a 15-dart leg under intense pressure, with the format designed to conclude as soon as a challenger defeated Littler.
Her winning dart sparked celebrations inside the arena as Sherrock, one of the most recognisable players in women’s darts, secured the biggest prize of her career.
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