Luke Littler says he came close to walking away from the Premier League darts setup during the competition before winning the title at The O2. In interviews following the final, Littler described how he had been emotionally affected as the tournament progressed, including a period when he faced boos. Despite that, he goes on to defeat Luke Humphries in an “epic” final to claim the championship. BBC News and The Independent both report that Littler’s comments focus on his near-exit from the Premier League, which he frames as a difficult moment during the event. The sources agree that the final result is a major turnaround for Littler: after an unsettling run marked by negative crowd reaction, he delivers a winning performance against Humphries at The O2. Both outlets present Littler as emotional in reflecting on his season and credit the outcome as evidence of his resilience, while keeping the emphasis on what he says he considered doing during the competition rather than any dispute about match details.