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ALLY PALLY was astonished as EastEnders actor Shaun Williamson displayed his singing prowess by belting out a classic tune from the 1980s on stage.
The performer, recognized for his role as Barry, graced the stage to captivate the crowd.
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Williamson, aged 59, was filmed by attendees as he performed the 1987 Labi Siffre classic ‘(Something Inside) So Strong’.
He was joined by the backing darts cheerleaders, who enhanced the vibrant atmosphere with their energetic dance moves.
As he wrapped up his performance, the audience erupted in cheers, expressing their appreciation for his contribution.
A video showcasing the performance has been making the rounds online, garnering enthusiastic responses from fans.
One viewer declared: “The highlight of 2024. This man is a legend.”
Another remarked: “Truly a cultural icon.”
A third commenter shared: “Try convincing me that darts isn’t the greatest show on earth!”
A fourth person added: “Simply amazing.”
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Another fan expressed: “Two of my all-time favorites together.
“The darts world and Barry singing that song. I must be dreaming.”
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This performance follows a decade after Williamson’s unforgettable rendition of the same song at the World Indoor Bowls Championships held in Great Yarmouth.
During that event, he entertained the audience just before an exhilarating final, which saw Scotland’s Darren Burnett defeat local hero Mervyn King.
Williamson’s character met a tragic end in EastEnders back in 2004, when Barry was pushed off a cliff.
He recently stated that departing from the cherished soap was his best choice.
Meanwhile, the PDC World Championship has been packed with thrilling moments.
One tournament favorite, Luke Littler, broke down in tears following his victory over Ryan Mielke in the second round.
In addition, Gary Anderson faced an unexpected defeat against Jeffrey de Graaf, claiming his loss was due to having to cut down TREES.
List of all-time Darts World Champions
BELOW is a comprehensive list of Darts world champions by year.
The list does not include victors from the era prior to the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) or BDO world champions.
This means Raymond van Barneveld is listed only once – he also claimed four BDO titles – and none of Eric Bristow’s five BDO titles are included.
- 1994 – Dennis Priestley
- 1995 – Phil Taylor
- 1996 – Phil Taylor (2)
- 1997 – Phil Taylor (3)
- 1998 – Phil Taylor (4)
- 1999 – Phil Taylor (5)
- 2000 – Phil Taylor (6)
- 2001 – Phil Taylor (7)
- 2002 – Phil Taylor (8)
- 2003 – John Part
- 2004 – Phil Taylor (9)
- 2005 – Phil Taylor (10)
- 2006 – Phil Taylor (11)
- 2007 – Raymond van Barneveld
- 2008 – John Part (2)
- 2009 – Phil Taylor (12)
- 2010 – Phil Taylor (13)
- 2011 – Adrian Lewis
- 2012 – Adrian Lewis (2)
- 2013 – Phil Taylor (14)
- 2014 – Michael van Gerwen
- 2015 – Gary Anderson
- 2016 – Gary Anderson (2)
- 2017 – Michael van Gerwen (2)
- 2018 – Rob Cross
- 2019 – Michael van Gerwen (3)
- 2020 – Peter Wright
- 2021 – Gerwyn Price
- 2022 – Peter Wright (2)
- 2023 – Michael Smith
- 2024 – Luke Humphries
Most World Titles
- 14 – Phil Taylor
- 3 – Michael van Gerwen
- 2 – John Part, Adrian Lewis, Gary Anderson, Peter Wright
- 1 – Dennis Priestley, Raymond van Barneveld, Rob Cross, Gerwyn Price, Michael Smith, Luke Humphries
