Veteran darts commentator Alan Warriner-Little has launched a blistering attack on ITV following the announcement of a revamped presenting team for the broadcaster’s PDC coverage.
The 63-year-old, who served the network for two decades, expressed his fury at discovering he had been axed without any direct communication.
“It would have be nice/professional after 20 years service with ITV to at least be told I have been thrown in the gutter. Good Luck to everyone. #VeryPoor I shall be from this point reviewing everything I do,” Warriner-Little wrote.
The popular pundit recently underwent cardioversion surgery to restore a normal heart rhythm.
Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom company is set to assume control of ITV’s PDC darts broadcasting this year, marking a significant shift in how the sport is presented to viewers.
Despite the production changes, substantial coverage will remain accessible free-to-air through ITV4 and ITVX.
Pete Graves, who spent 17 years at Sky, and Gabbie Partington have been appointed as the new lead presenters.
It would have be nice/professional after 20 years service with ITV to at least be told I have been thrown in the gutter. Good Luck to everyone. #VeryPoor I shall be from this point reviewing everything I do. https://t.co/6NMf6gBCFP
— The Iceman Darts (@AlanWarriner) January 15, 2026
Warriner-Little is not the only high-profile casualty of the overhaul.
Jacqui Oatley, who fronted PDC coverage for a decade, announced her departure from ITV last year.
The sweeping changes come as darts enjoys unprecedented popularity, with the broadcaster seeking to attract new audiences.
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Wayne Mardle, a five-time World Championship semi-finalist beloved by viewers for his Sky Sports contributions, joins the team as a pundit.
Chris Mason remains from the previous setup, offering some continuity amid the wholesale changes.
Former BDO world champion Mark Webster and ex-Premier League winner Glen Durrant complete the punditry roster, while Dan Dawson has been confirmed as a commentator.
The refreshed team will broadcast coverage of Luke Littler and fellow professionals competing at the World Masters, UK Open, World Series of Darts Finals, European Championship and Players Championship Finals throughout the new deal.
Gabbie Partington will spearhead ITV Sport’s darts coverage
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The partnership between ITV and the PDC will extend beyond two decades under a new three-year agreement announced last year.
PDC Chief Executive Matt Porter said: “We are delighted to continue our long-standing relationship with ITV, with the new deal set to take our partnership beyond 20 years.
“With more buzz around darts than ever before, we are pleased to be able to deliver free-to-air coverage of so many of our popular events to UK fans.”
ITV Director of Sport Niall Sloane said: “We are pleased to expand and extend our live darts coverage here at ITV Sport, as we look to keep the biggest events in professional darts free-to-air for the UK audience to enjoy.”
