Luke Littler 'to earn £10,000 a night' after signing up to new job away from darts

Luke Littler is reportedly set to bag himself a whopping £10,000 per night as an after-dinner speaker. The 17-year-old became an overnight sensation when he reached the World Darts Championship final at the start of the year and has since been crowned Premier League Darts champion.

Littler has defied his inexperience to become the most recognisable darts player on the planet in recent months.

He was undeterred by his World Championship final defeat to Luke Humphries as he got the better of his conqueror in the Premier League showpiece event less than five months later. And he is now set to cash in on his meteoric rise.

According to The Sun, Littler has signed up with the agency Champions, who also have former England football managers Glenn Hoddle and Kevin Keegan on their books.

And Champions explained in a statement: “Luke is making his mark in the world of darts, and solidifying his name in the history books of the sport.

“Having impressed the world with his talents at just 16 years of age, don't miss your opportunity to hire Luke Littler to speak about his darts career today.”

Littler cashed a cheque for £315,000 when he won the Premier League last month to take his total prize pot to £648,000 over the last five months.

And he has also started to make a name for himself away from darts after appearing on The Jonathan Ross Show, Children in Need and Sky's Fantasy Football League.

“One thing I want to say - for all the doubters, hello. I have just picked up this, you are not doubting me anymore,” Littler told Sky Sports after lifting his Premier League trophy.

And he then added: “It was just one of those weird feelings of people saying I wasn't good enough. I had just got to the World Championship final and got picked [to play in the Premier League] as I did and I accepted the invite and went on to win it.”

He then described the victory as the best night of his life as he exclaimed: “It is 100 per cent [the best night ever]. I couldn't believe it. I went over to Luke and he said, 'Go and celebrate with your family like you said to me'. And I did.

“I just burst out crying and hugged them. Whenever I win something and go over to them, all the emotions come out because my mum and dad, they put their own money into me, got me the sponsors I have today, and I can't thank you enough.”