Sherrock one of 24 ‘amateurs’ taking on Littler
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.
In short
- 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.