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ITV is looking to recruit Luke Littler for its World Cup broadcasting.
The young darts phenom is among several top players that TV executives are eager to secure.
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Ant and Dec, along with Littler’s darts rival Luke Humphries, may also feature as guests.
Littler, who is 19, and Humphries, 31, are scheduled to be in New York for the US Darts Masters on June 25 and 26.
Littler has tickets to watch Thomas Tuchel’s England face Panama on June 27 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
This indicates a potential appearance on ITV is likely.
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Fans have commended the broadcaster for its impressive rooftop studio in Brooklyn, which showcases the iconic Manhattan skyline.
This unique set occupies a specially constructed floor three meters above the original roof structure.
The assembly of the studio took six weeks and includes a dedicated indoor green room for inclement weather.
A support team of over 200 staff manages each broadcast, with about 70 personnel stationed in Brooklyn.
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Roy Keane, Ian Wright, and Gary Neville headline a lineup of 11 pundits, with Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods serving as hosts.
Before his and Humphries’ World Cup of Darts victory earlier this month, Littler stated: “I first wore my England jersey in Berlin last March.
“A PDC representative asked me: Are you definitely going? I replied, yes. It was confirmed weeks in advance.
“Both Luke and I are prepared. Hopefully, we can get a favorable draw in the opening round this year.”
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“Fingers crossed it comes home.
“My friend and I have been discussing it. We’ll have some late-night gatherings at each other’s homes.
“I plan to watch the final group match against Panama. I’m determined to catch it.
“Though I’ve never been to an England match before, I did visit St George’s Park, and they arranged tickets for us.”
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