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LUKE LITTLER is on the verge of making history at the World Darts Championship.

The 16-year-old faces Rob Cross in the first of two semi-finals this evening.

Luke Littler will reach the final of the World Darts Championship with a win this evening4

Luke Littler will reach the final of the World Darts Championship with a win this eveningCredit: AP

Should he win, Littler will book his spot in tomorrow’s final where he will face either Scott Williams or Luke Humphries.

He will also become the youngest-ever World Championship finalist.

But how could the teenager’s life change if he goes all the way to win the tournament?

Celebrity status

Littler has become a household name in recent weeks amid his incredible success at the World Darts Championship.

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His social media following has skyrocketed, with the likes of Declan Rice, Aaron Ramsdale, James Maddison and Rio Ferdinand among his top supporters.

The darts star was seen taking selfies with some fans following his quarter-final win over Brendan Dolan on Monday – and he will likely have to get used to that given his new found fame.

Littler has even been named as an early frontrunner for this year’s Sports Personality of the Year award.

Littler was invited to watch Tottenham by James Maddison at the weekend4

Littler was invited to watch Tottenham by James Maddison at the weekendCredit: SpursOfficial/Twitter

Cash for a car

Littler has been guaranteed at least £100,000 in prize money for reaching the semi-finals of the World Darts Championship.

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If he gets to the final he will pocket £200,000 and if he wins he will rake in a whopping £500,000.

With all that money he will be able to buy himself a car – ready for when he turns 17 and learns to drive later this month.

Spending spree

The 16-year-old recently revealed what he will spend his prize money on.

Speaking to The Telegraph, he said: “I always treat myself to some Under Armour tracksuits.

“And just get myself a new coat and get myself some Fifa points for my Xbox. That’s pretty much it.”

He is also set to treat his mates to a trip to Blackpool or Alton Towers.

The teenager is set to treat his friends with the prize money4

The teenager is set to treat his friends with the prize moneyCredit: PA

Sponsorship deals

Littler is expected to received several sponsorship offers once the Championship draws to a close.

One kebab firm as already asked if they can sponsor him, while another has offered the darts star free kebabs for life if he wins the tournament.

Littler has received an offer to be sponsored by a kebab company4

Littler has received an offer to be sponsored by a kebab companyCredit: Dan Charity

Big pressure

Should he take home the Sid Waddell Trophy on Wednesday, Littler will likely return to Ally Pally in December as one of the favourites.

The expectation on him will be high, but The Nuke has already shown that he is calm and confident under pressure.

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