Luke Littler’s girlfriend Eloise, 21, cheers him up after World Darts Championship final defeat with loved-up message
LUKE LITTLER'S girlfriend wrote a wholesome message after his defeat in the World Championship final to Luke Humphries.
The 16-year-old's incredible rise to stardom did not have the dream ending as he was beaten 7-4 at Ally Pally last night.
Littler, who was making his debut at the World Champs, was supported all the way by his family.
His girlfriend Eloise Milburn was again in the crowd alongside his mum Lisa and dad Anthony.
During his walk-on ahead of the final, Littler embraced the 21-year-old beauty consultant as they shared a hug.
After defeat, he reflected on his incredible run to the final, saying on social media: "Unbelievable for myself, runner-up in my debut year, I can't believe it."
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Eloise commented on the post, writing: "Forever proud of you! Always a winner in my eyes."
It is not the first time the pair have shown off their love to the eyes of the world, having shared a kiss after Littler beat Brendan Dolan in the quarter-final.
The pair supposedly met just six weeks ago while playing Xbox.
And Eloise's mum Amanda insists their relationship is still in the early days.
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She told the : "They’re in a growing relationship, not a very serious one – although that might come later.
"I asked her for tickets because me and Phil would love to see Luke in action, but Eloise just says, ‘Mum, please, I don’t want you meeting him just yet, it’s too soon.’
"It’s quite ironic that I met my husband through darts and Eloise might have met hers in the same way.
"It’s still early days for them and she’ll kill me if I bring up talk of marriage.”
Littler has pocketed a whopping £200,000 thanks to his amazing run to the final.
