Luke Littler reaches third straight World Darts Championship last: Star, 18, thrashes Ryan Searle as buddy Angry Ginge and Lewis Capaldi be part of his girlfriend in crowd at Ally Pally

Luke Littler‘s imperious defence of his World Darts Championship title has continued after reaching Saturday’s final.

The world No 1 lived up to his billing once again after dismantling Ryan Searle in the first semi-final on Friday night.

The teenage sensation, 18, was sublime at the oche as he beat his English compatriot 6-1 in sets.

Littler will face either two-time champion Gary Anderson or Gian van Veen in Saturday’s showpiece.

As custom during his walk-on, the teenager embraced his parents Anthony Buckley and Lisa Littler, while also sharing a kiss with girlfriend Faith Millar.

And the Warrington-born star had some other star-studded support in his corner as friend and recent I’m A Celeb King of the Jungle Angry Ginge, real name Morgan Burtwistle, was in attendance. As well as him, musician Lewis Capaldi was at the north London venue.

Luke Littler is through to Saturday’s World Darts Championship final after beating Ryan Searle

Littler shares a kiss with girlfriend Faith Millar during his walk-on on Friday night

As well as his girlfriend, Littler’s dad Anthony Buckley and his mum Lisa Littler (left) were there

Musician Lewis Capaldi watches on during as the first semi-final unfolded on Friday night