Lawrie vows to buy a ROLEX if he beats Littler

TEEN sensation Mitchell Lawrie has vowed to buy a ROLEX if he beats Luke Littler in a Netflix Special to win £501,000.

The 15-year-old from Renfrew, nicknamed ‘Wee Sox’, is one of 24 amateur contestants battling for the prize.

Littler will go head-to-head against a diverse mix of characters in the one-off event that will be broadcast live on Netflix on Friday, October 30. But they include more familiar oche stars Lawrie, Fallon Sherrock, Katie Sheldon and Jayden Walker.

Each contestant will get a single 501 leg to beat the two-time world champion, who will have to win 20 successive legs to survive. If successful, they will take home £501,000.

To book a spot in the line-up, contestants were put through a rigorous three-stage audition process. Firstly, contestants had to check out a leg of 501 in 24 darts or fewer, and anyone who failed was eliminated immediately.

Those who qualified were then interviewed by the show's production team to assess their suitability for television and, if they did get through to the third stage, they were thrown in front of some of the sport's biggest names.

Phil Taylor, Barry Hearn and Laura Turner are said to have assessed their throwing ability and whether they could realistically challenge the World No.1.

On the Netflix release on Lawrie, it said: “A huge Rangers fan whose nickname came from his grandpa because he hated wearing socks as a child. If he wins, the first thing he plans to buy is a brand-new Rolex.”

Lawrie has previously spoken about playing his pal Littler. He said: “I think I can be great. I think I can go on to be one of the best this sport has ever seen.

“I believe I can do it, but I just need to go out there and show the world what I’ve got.

“I’ve played him [Luke Littler] once before – he beat me 3-2, and I missed match darts to beat him.

“I know what he’s capable of – he’s the best darts player in the world for a reason.”

Gary Lineker will host with Richard Osman as analyst and presenter and comedian Angry Ginge and Lee Mack also part of the line-up.

Littler said: “I think it’ll be an amazing night and I’m just really looking forward to getting started. “

“There’s half a million quid up for grabs, I won’t be going easy at all! I’ll be wanting to beat everyone who comes up.

“Maybe the first few legs could be a bit nervy, but once I get going then I don’t think anyone will stop me.”