Social media sensation and reigning I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! champion Angry Ginge has dropped a bombshell, admitting he is contemplating a surprising foray into professional darts. The influencer, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, is weighing up a potential appearance at the sport's prestigious Q-School in 2027.
Inspired by a World Champion
The revelation comes after Burtwistle spent much of the past month at Alexandra Palace, cheering on his close friend Luke Littler to a second PDC World Darts Championship title. Witnessing Littler's triumph firsthand appears to have ignited a competitive spark in the reality TV star, leading him to consider testing his own mettle on the oche.
"I might go to Q-School next year," Angry Ginge stated in an interview featured on darts outlet Oche 180. He was quick to temper expectations, however, adding, "Not to win, because I know I won't win. Just to see what it's like." He elaborated on the mental challenge, noting, "The more pressure you're under, the more you get used to it. In darts, your hands are shaking and everything. Darts is mainly about who's got the biggest bottle."
A Star-Studded Ally Pally Experience
Angry Ginge's darts interest was further stoked during last month's World Championship, where he, along with fellow online personalities Pieface and Bambino Becky, took part in a special Sky Sports Walk-On Experience. The event gave the influencers a taste of the electric atmosphere and intense pressure that defines top-level darts, potentially planting the seed for his 2027 ambition.
What This Means for the Darts World
While Angry Ginge is not predicting victory, his potential entry into Q-School would represent a significant crossover moment between the worlds of digital celebrity and professional sport. It underscores the growing profile of darts, heavily influenced by stars like Luke Littler, and its appeal to a younger, broader audience. His participation would guarantee major media attention for the qualifying event, highlighting the sport's continued cultural relevance. Whether he follows through on his consideration remains to be seen, but the prospect adds an intriguing subplot to the darts calendar for 2027.
