CUPID'S ARROW
Mum of Luke Littler’s girlfriend hits back at trolls after ‘money grabber’ comments made over five year age gap
Amanda has played darts since she was 17 and introduced Eloise to the sport at 11
THE mum of Luke Littler's girlfriend has hit back at "money grabber" comments made about the couple's five-year age gap.
The darts wonderkid, 16, celebrated his PDC semi-final win on Tuesday night with girlfriend Eloise Milburn, 21, in the crowd.
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Unfortunately it was commiserations in order on Wednesday night as Littler fell to a 7-4 defeat in the final to Luke Humphries.
The couple met by chatting while playing FIFA on Xbox after being introduced by mutual friends, before growing close over their love for the game and darts.
But Eloise's mum Amanda, 56, has slammed trolls after jibes were directed at her daughter over the pair's age gap.
She told MailOnline: "There's been a lot of horrible stuff being posted online about my daughter and my husband Phil and I are very angry about it.
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"Eloise has been accused of all sorts and that she's only with Luke because of his money and fame.
"But that's a total pack of lies and disgusting. She's not with him for any of these reasons.
"She doesn't care about his money or his fame, she's with him because she likes him. It's as simple as that."
Amanda said both she and her daughter have found the comments "really hurtful", adding that Eloise is "none of these things that these vile people are making out".
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The mum has not yet met darts sensation Luke, who became the youngest ever PDC finalist following his victory over Rob Cross on Tuesday night.
And she revealed her daughter does not want her to attend Ally Pally in support of Luke as their relationship is "at an early stage".
Amanda has played darts since she was 17 and introduced Eloise to the sport at 11.
Her daughter competed for in the Surrey Super League and plays for the county.
As well as their passion for darts, they also share a love of football - with the beauty consultant a big Crystal Palace supporter.
She also worked behind the bar at Hersham Golf Club and enjoys a trip to the theatre to watch musicals.
The Avon sales rep proves she could still have a future with the microphone as a video of her singing Adele's Easy On Me revealed her fantastic voice.
Luke and Eloise are understood to have planned to go on holiday later this week following the PDC final.
It comes as "The Nuke" has taken the tournament by storm after beating Brendan Dolan and his childhood hero Raymond van Barneveld on his way to the final.
He overcame former champion Rob Cross 6-2 on Tuesday night to book a place in the final against Luke Humphries.
But he won't be taking home the £500,000 grand prize, instead pocketing £200,000 after a 7-4 loss.
It comes just months after Luke left his local school Padgate Academy this summer after his GCSEs to concentrate on becoming a darts pro.
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And humble Luke has already started giving back to his community.
His brother Leon has now revealed Luke used some of his tournament winnings to buy darts boards for the school just before he left
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