PIERS MORGAN wants to go head-to-head with darts superstar Luke Littler at the World Championship.
The tournament will take place at London’s Alexandra Palace from December 11, with the final scheduled for January 3.
And defending champion Littler has been drawn to face Lithuanian Darius Labanauskus in round one.
But broadcaster and journalist Morgan has challenged the teenager to a clash at the oche.
Bookmaker Paddy Power announced that one person who donates to Prostate Cancer UK at Darts of Destiny will be given a chance to win £180,000 ahead of the final.
All the lucky winner has to do is score 180 or more in nine darts to bag the prize.
But Morgan fancies facing off against Littler – and he also revealed his nickname.
Taking to X, he said: “I quite fancy doing this. About time Luke Littler came up against Monsoon Morgan.”
Piers Morgan darts specials
HERE is a list of specials on offer with Paddy Power ahead of Piers Morgan potentially heading to the oche
To score 180+ – 8/1
To score nine points or less – 25/1
To score zero – 66/1
To miss the board entirely with any dart – 1/3
To hit a cameraman – 33/1
To break a dart – 12/1
To get booed while on stage – 1/10000000
Odds courtesy of Paddy Power
The prize pot for the World Championship winner has increased to £1million for the first time.
That is double the amount Littler pocketed when he lifted the famous Sid Waddell Trophy in January.
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And he will head into the tournament as the newly-crowned world No1 – just 22 months after he turned professional.
Littler, 18, is set to take on Mario Vandenbogaerde or David Davies if he overcomes Labanauskus at the first hurdle.
An encounter with No32 seed Joe Cullen is on the cards in round three at the Ally Pally.
Littler told Sky Sports: “I’m very happy with the draw.
“Darius is not the quickest player but it’s all about getting past the first round. It won’t be easy but I’ve just got to get past Darius.”
