Peter Wright reveals exactly what he told Luke Humphries after knocking him out of the World Darts Championship – with pair embracing at the Ally Pally after war of words in the build-up to their thrilling last-16 clash

Peter Wright has revealed exactly what was said during his emotional embrace with Luke Humphries after scoring a huge win at the World Darts Championship on Sunday evening.

‘Snakebite’ rolled back the years with a sublime display at the Ally Pally, beating the reigning world champions with an impressive 4-1 win.

Humphries, who defeated Luke Littler in last year’s final, and the two-time world champion were involved in a war of words ahead of the thrilling last-16 final, with Wright sparking the mind games by telling the Englishman to prepare to win his to give up position. throne.

His trash talk helped that night as he cruised past Humphries in emphatic style – before sharing an emotional hug with the world number 1 on the oche after victory.

Speak with talkSPORTWright revealed exactly what was said between the two darts stars at Alexandra Palace.

‘[Humphries] I was just saying that the media gets carried away with stupid comments. He said he didn’t say the things that actually came across,” Wright said.

Wright produced a stunning performance to upset the 29-year-old world champion on Sunday

The pair had traded barbs ahead of the thrilling last 16 match, which Wright won 4-1

‘I told Luke exactly the same thing, that’s how it goes sometimes. He wished me all the best. He is a lovely man, a real family man and I wish him all the best for the future.

‘He has been a fantastic world champion, he has done everything for the PDC and for the sport. He goes all over the world doing interviews and stuff, like Luke Littler has done. They did a fantastic job of spreading the game.”

After his 4-1 win, Wright told Sky Sports: ‘Luckily I didn’t play against last year’s Luke Humphries because he was great.

‘I am a two-time world champion and I want to win it for the third time. I’m not too old and you only have to play well for two or three weeks all year. These three weeks are all that matter and I am in the quarter finals.

“I thought I played rubbish tonight, so hopefully I can play better and score better in the next round. As long as this crowd is behind me, I have a chance.”

Wright, who will now face Stephen Bunting or Luke Woodhouse, both of England, in the quarter-finals on New Year’s Day, warned Humphries ahead of their last-16 showdown by claiming he does not ‘fear’ him despite his status as No.1 of the world.

Responding to Wright, Humphries said: “He’s had a lot to say in recent weeks, saying he’s not afraid of me and Luke Littler. He says he’s going to crush us.

“All the pressure is on him now because if he doesn’t, the egg will be on his face and not mine.

‘Snake Bite’ admitted Humphries has been a ‘fantastic world champion’ after his stunning win

Luke Littler, 17, (above) must beat Ryan Joyce on Monday to reach the quarter-finals himself

‘I think Peter likes to play mind games, but it doesn’t work for me. I’m one world title away from almost matching his career and I’m about 25 years younger.

“So I guess one [more] world title would match everything he has achieved in the game.”

Humphries’ departure ends what was billed as a highly anticipated semi-final showdown with 17-year-old Littler, who must beat Ryan Joyce on Monday to reach the quarter-finals himself.

Littler may now see his side of the draw open up before him as he attempts to become the youngest world champion in history.