Netflix announces Luke Littler darts challenge with Gary Lineker

Netflix has confirmed that Gary Lineker and Richard Osman will participate in the upcoming live darts competition, ‘Beat Luke Littler’. The event is scheduled to air live on Friday, October 30.

Lineker will serve as the host of the show, while Osman, a known darts enthusiast, will act as the expert analyst providing statistics and odds. The competition features 20 amateur players who will attempt to defeat the world number one, Luke Littler, in a game of 501. Any amateur successful in defeating Littler will win a £501,000 prize.

To select the competitors, regional qualifying heats will be held in Manchester and London during September. The production is being carried out in partnership with the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC).