Luke Littler categorically states that he will not be following his friend Angry Ginge into the wilderness after the YouTuber’s victory in a popular reality TV show set around a campfire.
The darts champion, known as The Nuke, was quick to praise Angry Ginge, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, for winning the television competition “I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.” However, Littler, who is gearing up to defend his Professional Darts Corporation title at Alexandra Palace, firmly declares that he will not endure the challenges of eating exotic foods in exchange for any amount of money.
The 18-year-old from Warrington draws the line at consuming unusual delicacies like kangaroo anus or crocodile genitalia for the entertainment of hosts Ant and Dec. Littler expresses his reluctance by stating, “Would I go into the jungle myself? No, I actually wouldn’t. At first, I considered it for the right compensation, but after watching the show, I have decided it’s a definite no. I simply couldn’t do it. No way.”
Regarding the distance from home and the unappetizing menu items, Littler adds, “Being around 23 hours away on a flight, away from home, and eating that sort of food? Nah, not a good idea. Not at all.” He further emphasizes his decision by mentioning the challenging trials faced by other contestants, asserting, “Watching it, I don’t believe I could actually participate. Especially after seeing what (rapper) Aitch had to endure. I told my girlfriend, Faith, that I would never do it. There’s absolutely no chance.”
Burtwistle, aged 24, emerged victorious as the King of the Jungle following a three-week adventure in the Australian rainforest, with Tom Read Wilson securing the runner-up position and Eastenders actress Shona McGarty finishing in third place.
In the final trial, Angry Ginge conquered various challenges, including having snakes and critters placed on his head in a task called the “Helmet of Hell,” while Read Wilson consumed unconventional foods like camel’s brain and pig’s reproductive organ.
To celebrate his friend’s success in Australia, Littler joined Manchester United’s dedicated fans at Molineux to witness the team’s 4-1 victory over Wolves. The world No.1 darts player was even spotted on TV cameras seated next to United’s head of fan engagement, Rick McGagh.
Bruno Fernandes, the captain of Manchester United who scored twice in the significant win, responded to Littler’s tweet about enjoying his first away game by using a darts emoji.