Fresh from his jungle triumph, reality TV star Angry Ginge is setting his sights on a surprising new target: the professional darts circuit. The social media sensation, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, has revealed he is contemplating following his close friend, reigning world champion Luke Littler, into the sport.
From King of the Jungle to the Oche?
Angry Ginge, who was crowned the winner of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2025, is now seriously weighing up a bid for a Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) tour card. The gateway to this ambition is the notoriously tough PDC qualifying school, known as Q-School.
In an interview with darts publication Oche 180, the influencer provided a candid assessment of his potential. "I might go to Q-School next year," he stated. "Not to win, because I know I won't win. Just to see what it's like." He went on to highlight the immense mental pressure that defines top-level darts, describing the physical symptoms like shaking hands and emphasising that the game is "mainly about who's got the biggest bottle."
Inspired by a Champion
The YouTube star's interest has clearly been stoked by his recent immersion in the darts world. He spent a significant portion of the past month at London's Alexandra Palace, passionately cheering on Luke Littler as the young phenom secured his second PDC World Championship title.
This potential career pivot comes hot on the heels of his decisive victory in the ITV reality show. In the final vote, Angry Ginge secured an impressive 65% of the public vote in the final two, having already taken over half the vote in the final three. He ultimately beat runner-up Tom Read Wilson, the Celebs Go Dating receptionist, who received 35%, and third-placed former EastEnders actress Shona McGarty.
What is Q-School?
For those unfamiliar with the darts pathway, Q-School is the annual qualification process where hundreds of players compete for a limited number of PDC tour cards. Earning a card grants the right to compete on the professional circuit against the likes of Littler, Michael van Gerwen, and Michael Smith. It is widely regarded as one of the most gruelling tests in the sport.
While Angry Ginge is tempering expectations about immediate success, his exploration of Q-School underscores a fascinating crossover between digital celebrity culture and traditional sporting ambition. Whether he steps up to the oche next year or not, his comments have already thrown a fresh spotlight on the demanding world of professional darts.
