RICKY EVANS brought the festive spirit to Ally Pally during his festive-themed walk-on at the World Darts Championship.
The fan favourite launched his latest campaign by beating Man Lok Leung 3-0 on Friday night.
Evans had the full support of the crowd thanks to his charismatic entrance to Shakin’ Stevens’ classic festive hit Merry Christmas Everyone.
Rapid Ricky wore a shirt with Santa’s face on it, while there were also snowflakes printed onto his trousers.
His bold outfit was completed with Christmas tree glasses – which he launched into the crowd after getting up on stage.
Fans loved it, with one joking: “Ricky Evans is the Micheal Buble of darts.”
While a second gushed: “The holiday season doesn’t start until Ricky Evans does his Ally Pally walk on.”
A third swooned: “The Ricky Evans walk on has happened. Christmas is here!”
And another added: “Christmas doesn’t start till rapid Ricky Evans has walked out in Christmas glasses.”
Despite being synonymous with the festive season, Evans has previously revealed that he does not like Christmas.
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The 35-year-old told the PDC website: “Ally Pally is always special. I love this tournament, which is weird for a bloke who hates Christmas!
“I don’t mind the party vibes and all that, but I don’t like receiving presents, watching the King’s Speech or the EastEnders specials.
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“I’m a right Scrooge. I only like Christmas now if I’m still in the World Championship!”
Evans will so far be delighted with the festive season then, after winning his round round clash 3-0.
The charismatic star followed up his triumph with a chaotic on stage interview, which saw him rip his trousers and then go on a rant about gravy.
Evans jokingly covered up the tear in his bottoms before turning to the crowd and bending over to show off the split.
He then ranted: “Gravy is the devil, if you go to a chicken shop you don’t order gravy.”
Next up, world No43 Evans will face either James Wade or Japan’s Ryusei Azemoto in round two.
