Darts prodigy Luke Littler has hinted that he might entertain the idea of participating in the renowned I’m a Celebrity jungle if a staggering £50 million offer was on the table, despite his recent reservations about the show.
The 18-year-old sports sensation has been closely following the current season of the show to support his friend, Angry Ginge. Speculation arose about Littler joining the ITV program after Ginge’s participation this year, with Littler mentioning that he would contemplate it if the financial incentive was right.
When questioned about the possibility of following in Ginge’s footsteps, Littler stated, “Perhaps, if the price is suitable. I might consider a brief stint.” However, he has now elaborated on the substantial sum required for the “right price,” indicating a diminishing enthusiasm for joining the jungle hosts Ant and Dec.
During an interview with talkSPORT, Littler expressed hesitance, saying, “I initially mentioned I would go in if the offer was appealing, but after witnessing the challenges, I have second thoughts. It’s just not for me.”
When asked if he would reconsider for £10 million, Littler declined, but when the figure was raised to a substantial £50 million, he humorously responded with a “maybe.”
Commenting on his aversion to jungle life, Littler remarked, “Dealing with snakes and such is not my cup of tea,” before jokingly dismissing the idea of participating. While Angry Ginge gears up for his upcoming trials, Littler is preparing to defend his title at the PDC World Darts Championship, commencing at Ally Pally next month. Last year, he made history as the youngest world champion in darts and now returns as the sport’s current world No 1.
Littler aims to replicate Gary Anderson’s success by striving to retain the Sid Waddell trophy, beginning his defense with a match against Darius Labanauskas on December 11.