Peter Wright reveals precisely what he instructed Luke Humphries after knocking him out of the World Darts Championship – with pair embracing on the Ally Pally after disagreement within the build-up to their thrilling last-16 conflict

Peter Wright has revealed exactly what was said during his emotional embrace with Luke Humphries, after staging a huge upset win at the World Darts Championship on Sunday night.

‘Snakebite’ rolled back the years with a sublime display at the Ally Pally, knocking the reigning world champion out with an impressive 4-1 victory.

Humphries, who beat Luke Littler in last year’s final, and the two-time world champion were caught up in a war of words ahead of the thrilling last-16 clash, with Wright initiating the mind games by telling the Englishman to prepare to relinquish his throne.

His trash talking did the trick on the night as he powered past Humphries in emphatic style — before sharing an emotional embrace with the world No 1 on the oche after the victory.

Speaking to talkSPORT, Wright revealed exactly what was said between the two darts stars at the Alexandra Palace.

‘[Humphries] was just saying that the media get carried away with silly comments. He said that he didn’t say the things that it actually came across like,’ Wright said.

Peter Wright has revealed what was said during his emotional embrace with Luke Humphries

Wright produced a stunning performance to upset the 29-year-old world champion on Sunday

The pair had traded barbs in the build-up to the thrilling last-16 match, which Wright won 4-1

‘I told Luke exactly the same, that is just the way it goes some time. He wished me all the best. He’s a lovely guy, a real family guy and I wish him all the best moving forward.

‘He’s been a fantastic world champion, he’s done everything for the PDC and for the sport. He goes all around the world doing interviews and stuff like Luke Littler has. They’ve been spreading the game fantastically.’

After his 4-1 triumph, Wright told Sky Sports: ‘Luckily I wasn’t playing Luke Humphries from last year because he was awesome.

‘I’m a double world champion and I want to win it for a third time. I’m not too old and you only have to play well for two or three weeks the whole year. These three weeks are all that matters and I’m in the quarter-finals.

‘I thought I played rubbish tonight so hopefully I can play better and score better in the next round. As long as this crowd is behind me, I’ve got a chance.’

Wright, who will now face either Stephen Bunting or Luke Woodhouse, both from England, in the quarter-finals on New Year’s Day, fired a warning to Humphries ahead of their last-16 showdown by claiming he does not ‘fear’ him, despite his status as world No 1.

Responding to Wright, Humphries said: ‘He’s had a lot to say over the last couple of weeks, where he says he doesn’t fear me and Luke Littler. He says he’s going to smash us. 

‘All the pressure’s on him now because if he doesn’t the egg’s on his face not mine. 

‘Snake Bite’ admitted Humphries has been a ‘fantastic world champion’ after his stunning win

Luke Littler, 17, (above) must see off Ryan Joyce on Monday to reach the quarter finals himself

‘I think Peter loves to play the mind games but it don’t work with me. I’m one world title away from almost matching his career and I’m about 25 years younger. 

‘So I think one [more] world title would match everything he’s achieved in the game.’

Humphries’ exit eradicates what had been billed as a highly-anticipated semi-final showdown with Littler, 17, who must see off Ryan Joyce on Monday to reach the quarters himself.

Littler may now see his side of the draw opening up for him as he bids to become the youngest world champion in history.