LUKE LITTLER knows people are watching darts because of him after a stunning 12 months.

The 17-year-old is preparing to return to Alexandra Palace for the World Championship, a year on after his debut run to the final turned him into a global superstar.

Littler, who was beaten by Luke Humphries in the final, is now comfortably the biggest name in the sport, making the shortlist for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year while also being named as the most searched sportsperson on Google for 2024.