# Sherrock one of 24 ‘amateurs’ taking on Littler

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/sherrock-one-of-24-amateurs-taking-on-littler/
- Published: 2026-10-22T16:45:14+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T17:57:43+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/darts/articles/c95ynp3dp8pvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Entertainment, Sport, TV

## Key points

- Twenty-four contestants will face Luke Littler in one leg each.
- Beating him could earn a £501,000 prize.
- The Netflix special will be live from Manchester on 30 October.

## Summary

Twenty-four contestants, including women’s world number three Fallon Sherrock, will each play Luke Littler in one leg of 501 for a chance to win £501,000. The contest is part of a live Netflix special, highlighting the challenge of beating the two-time reigning world champion in a single leg.

The event will take place at Manchester Central Convention Complex on 30 October. Other contestants include 15-year-old Scotland player Mitchell Lawrie, a two-time youth world champion, and Jayden Walker, the youngest winner of a senior WDF title. Participants were selected through auditions in London and Manchester, with Phil Taylor, Barry Hearn and Laura Turner among the judges.

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