THIS is the moment the Ally Pally wasp was hit by a DART.
The insect has become quite the local celebrity at the iconic venue for the World Darts Championship – and has already caused havoc this week.
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Nitin Kumar and Richard Veenstra were in first round action at Ally PallyCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
The Infamous Ally Pally wasp was struck with a DARTCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
World No1 and defending champion Luke Littler was forced to dip and dive during a post-match interview from his first round win.
The wasp was in a mischievous mood that night as it buzzed around the head of the 18-year-old live on air as he got set to speak to presenter Emma Paton.
A sighting came again during the afternoon session at Alexandra Palace – only this time a little too close to the action.
During the first round clash between Richard Veenstra and Nitin Kumar, the wasp was STRUCK mid-flight with Sky Cameras catching the moment.
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Punters seen the funny side of the moment with one account sharing the moment and posting: “The Ally Pally Wasp will not be defeated.”
Another darts fan wrote: “Can we just disqualify anyone who tries to murder the Ally Pally Wasp?”
The action on the Oche was nothing short of dramatic with Kumar emerging victorious to book his spot in round two.
He came out on top 3-2 in sets as the Ally Pally crowd went wild.
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The infamous Ally Pally wasp has been causing it on the big stage for a number of years now.
Back in the 2024 edition of the tournament, Littler, just 16 at the time had another interaction following a win over Brendan Dolan.
It was a 5-1 win that night on New Year’s Day – which nearly started with a STING.
He said at the time: “I’m not sure what happened there.
“I felt a little zap, I saw it fluttering around near the end.
“It didn’t bother me. I felt it a little bit. I’m not sure if I was stung. But I had to focus and get over the line.”
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