Ally Pally wasp back AGAIN and wreaking havoc inside Teemu Harju’s shirt as opponent’s reaction caught on live TV
THE true star of the darts was back at the World Darts Championship today as the Ally Pally wasp buzzed back onto the stage.
During Tuesday’s opening match between Alan Soutar and Teemu Harju the now famous wasp returned to upstage the darts stars.
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The Ally Pally wasp returned to the world darts championship
Alan Soutar had a brilliant reaction as it landed in the collar of Teemu HarjuCredit: Sky Sports
There was no sight of the wasp yesterday as Cameron Menzies‘ outburst stole the headlines.
However, in the fourth set between Soutar and Harju, the wasp was spotted in the Finn’s shirt collar.
He was seen laughing about the unwelcome visitor to his attire as he pointed it out to officials.
Scot Soutar had a brilliant reaction as he peered over to take a look at the wasp.
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Harju, 33, eventually managed to flick the wasp away before winning the set to take the match into a decider from being 2-0 down.
Reacting on social media, fans were delighted with the return of the wasp.
One fan said: “Nathan Waspinall.”
A second said: “Beemu Harju.”
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A third added: “Stand up, if you love the wasp.”
The wasp was in for a real treat of an opener as it took 72 MINUTES for the Harju and Soutar clash to find a winner.
After missing 15 match darts, Soutar finally triumphed to move into the second round.
The 47-year-old will take on Gian van Veen in the second round on December 22.
The wasp has already caused havoc at this year’s World Darts Championship.
Luke Littler was forced to dodge the flying insect on the opening day, while Nitin Kumar amazingly hit the wasp as he threw a dart on Sunday.
The real reason behind the persistent appearances of the wasp is due to how old the venue is.
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Alexandra Palace, which opened in 1875, is a Grade II listed building which means it is difficult to get planning permission.
It is a big venue and there are lots of nooks and crannies where a queen wasp can infiltrate and then build a nest for the winter.
Others have a different theory. Alexandra Palace is set within 196 acres of parkland, which supports a wide range of wildlife, including insects, plants, birds and trees, and wasps will always look for someone warm and dry.
Once the doors are opened and the stage rigging takes place, they can fly straight in, attracted by the light and heat.
Bosses at the building say they always adopt non-intrusive measures in line with the site’s environmental responsibilities.
Though at some point, especially if someone is really stung, they may have to call in the pest controllers to get it resolved.
The problem also happens during the Masters snooker, which is staged in January in the same room.
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