Darts star Fallon Sherrock added a touch of light-hearted drama to the PDC World Darts Championship on Thursday night, appearing to poke fun at her ex-boyfriend Cameron Menzies during her own first-round match.
A Playful Jab on the Alexandra Palace Stage
Sherrock, facing Dave Chisnall in her opening match at the iconic Alexandra Palace, suffered a 3-0 defeat. However, it was a moment of humour that caught the crowd's attention. During the encounter, Sherrock was seen mimicking the action of shaking a table on the stage.
This gesture was a clear reference to an incident involving her former partner just days earlier. Cameron Menzies, 36, had made headlines after his own first-round exit, a 3-2 loss to Charlie Manby, by punching a table on stage three times in a visible display of frustration.
The Meltdown That Sparked the Reaction
Menzies' post-match outburst quickly became a major talking point in the darts world. The Scottish player later issued a public apology for his actions, acknowledging the unsporting behaviour. His meltdown occurred on the same stage where Sherrock would later compete.
The pair's relationship, which spanned more than four years and began during the pandemic, ended prior to this year's championship. Sherrock's playful imitation during her high-pressure match against Chisnall suggested there were no hard feelings, at least on her part, and provided a moment of levity.
Sportsmanship and Spectacle at the Worlds
While Sherrock's night ended in defeat, her antics underscored the unique blend of intense competition and entertainment that defines the World Darts Championship. The tournament at Ally Pally is as much about personality as it is about precision, and this episode added another layer to the narrative.
The contrasting reactions to defeat—Menzies' furious table punch and Sherrock's subsequent good-natured mockery—highlighted different approaches to handling the immense pressure of the sport's biggest stage. Sherrock's gesture, though humorous, also served as a subtle reminder of the professionalism expected at the pinnacle of the game.
As the championship continues, all eyes will remain on both the dartboard and the characters who make the event a perennial highlight of the British sporting calendar.
