The reigning Premier League Darts champ was 45 minutes late for a media call and Van Gerwen was less than impressed

Stephen Bunting made a damning clam about Luke Littler following on from Michael van Gerwen's remarks about him. Prior to this year's eagerly anticipated Premier League getting underway at the SSE Arena in Belfast, the eight stars who will grace the oche took part in a special promotional photoshoot.

Premier League Darts returns for 2025 on Thursday night with Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen among those most in the spotlight in Belfast.

Michael van Gerwen has hit out at Luke Littler after the teenager turned up late to his media duties ahead of the opening night of the Premier League in Belfast

Michael van Gerwen has launched a scathing attack on teenage darts sensation Luke Littler after the 18-year-old arrived 45 minutes late to a Premier League media launch in Belfast. The three-time world champion expressed his frustration as he and other competitors were left waiting for the delayed teenager to arrive at the event.