Fallon Sherrock among 24 amateurs to challenge Luke Littler on Netflix darts show

The Netflix‑backed event will be staged at Manchester Central Convention Complex on 30 October.

By Felo News Desk · Published Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:16:24 GMT

Fallon Sherrock, the women’s world number three, has been named among 24 amateurs who will try to beat two‑time world champion Luke Littler for a £501,000 prize on Netflix’s live darts special.

What happened

The competition, titled “Beat Luke Littler”, will be broadcast live from the Manchester Central Convention Complex on 30 October. Each amateur will face Littler in a single leg of 501, with the winner taking the cash prize. The audition process, held in London and Manchester in September, required participants to complete a leg of 501 in 24 darts or fewer before progressing to an interview stage.

What the reports add

BBC Sport notes that Sherrock joins fellow teenagers Mitchell Lawrie and Jayden Walker, both of whom have notable youth titles, and that Littler rose to fame after reaching the PDC World Championship final at 16 in 2024. The Independent adds that the field also includes a former army captain, an Australian jockey and former professional Mark Pooke, who once recorded a 12‑dart 501 leg during auditions. Pooke is quoted as saying the show is his “last chance” to return to the PDC circuit.

What was said

Mark Pooke told the Independent, “My dream is to get myself back on to the PDC circuit, but I can’t afford to do it, so this really is my last chance. I know I’ve still got the game; I just need …”.

How it came about

The live showdown follows a series of Netflix‑sponsored amateur heats that concluded in Manchester on 18 September, as reported by Felo News in “Gary Lineker’s Darts Show: Manchester Heats Close”. Those heats narrowed the field to 20 finalists, who will be joined by the additional four contestants announced this week, bringing the total to 24. Earlier coverage also highlighted Littler’s upcoming European Darts Championship appearance in Dortmund and his recent loss at the World Grand Prix opener.

Key facts

Fallon Sherrock is one of 24 amateurs competing against Luke Littler for £501,000. (bbc.co.uk)
The live event will be held at Manchester Central Convention Complex on 30 October. (bbc.co.uk)
Auditions required a 24‑dart 501 leg and took place in London and Manchester in September. (bbc.co.uk)
Other contestants include teenagers Mitchell Lawrie and Jayden Walker, a former army captain, an Australian jockey and Mark Pooke. (independent.co.uk)
Mark Pooke recorded a 12‑dart 501 leg during auditions and said the show is his last chance to return to the PDC circuit. (independent.co.uk)