‘Nearly spat my drink out’ – Darts fans gobsmacked at Wayne Mardle’s ‘unexpected savagery’ towards Rob Cross live on TV
WAYNE MARDLE’S “unexpected savagery” towards Rob Cross left darts fans gobsmacked during night eight of the Premier League.
The five-time world semi-finalist turned pundit appeared alongside Emma Paton live on Sky Sports in Dublin.
He headed to the commentary booth for the quarter-final between Nathan Aspinall and Cross.
As the players warmed up on stage, Mardle took the chance to explain to first-time viewers who was who, with both wearing green and black shirts.
Mardle, nicknamed Hawaii 501, said: “If you’re watching darts for the very first time, first off, why?
“But Nathan Aspinall is the man in the black and green shirt with the black trousers and the black trainers.
“Hope that clears it up for you. Rob Cross has got no hair. So there you go, there’s the difference.”
His comments left viewers in shock as darts fans reacted to on social media.
One fan wrote on X: “Unexpected savagery from Wayne Mardle here.”
Another added: “Nearly spat my drink out when he said that.”
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Meanwhile a third fan also wrote: “Genuinely folded me at the time.”
Aspinall went on to beat Cross 6-5 to move into the semi-finals at the 3Arena.
However, he was beaten in the last four by eventual night winner Luke Humphries.
The reigning world champion has now won three nights in a row and tops the Premier League standings.
Cool Hand will be hoping for a fourth consecutive triumph in Belfast next week.
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