Luke Humphries’ drastic lifestyle change as Luke Littler rival begins World Championship challenge
Luke Humphries’ drastic lifestyle change as Luke Littler rival begins World Championship challenge – The Mirror
Luke Humphries begins his 2025/26 World Darts Championship campaign against Ted Evetts on Saturday night
Luke Humphries became a multiple major winner after adopting a new healthier lifestyle(Image: Getty Images)
What need to know about Luke Humphries’ liftstyle changes and darts career ahead of his first round match at the World Championship
- Health Fears Sparked Transformation: Luke Humphries was spurred to make significant lifestyle changes after experiencing a health scare on the oche in 2019, where he feared he was having a heart attack. This alarming moment, combined with the subsequent pandemic lockdown, prompted him to adopt a much healthier routine.
- Significant Weight Loss Achieved: He successfully underwent a dramatic body transformation, shedding approximately four to five stone in weight. His fitness regimen included using an exercise bike for about 30 minutes daily, alongside a dedicated focus on clean and healthy eating.
- Improved Mental and Physical State: Humphries credits his weight loss for giving him a much clearer mind and more belief in his abilities. He felt that being overweight had been stopping him from channeling his talent due to fatigue and anxiety.
- Consistency was the Missing Ingredient: Before his transformation, Humphries was a talented player but acknowledged he wasn’t good enough for long enough, suffering from fatigue during long playing days. Losing weight provided the energetic edge he needed to cope better and maintain a higher level of performance consistency.
- Early Career Success and Potential: Humphries gained attention by winning the 2019 PDC World Youth Championship, showing his early promise in the sport. He also had notable televised runs, reaching the quarter-finals of the PDC World Darts Championship multiple times (2019, 2020, 2022).
- The Major Title Floodgates Open: His career truly ascended in late 2023 when he secured his first three major PDC titles in quick succession: the World Grand Prix, the Grand Slam of Darts and the Players Championship Finals. This incredible run of form propelled him into the elite ranks of the sport.
- Crowning Glory as World Champion: Humphries capped his ascent by winning the 2024 PDC World Darts Championship, defeating Luke Littler in the final. This victory not only secured his maiden world title but also saw him become world number one.
- Continued Dominance and Major Trophies: Following his world title, he added further major honours, including winning the 2024 World Matchplay and the 2025 Premier League. His success firmly established him as one of the dominant forces in professional darts.
- READ MORE: Luke Humphries net worth from darts success, weight loss, Luke Littler relationship
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