WADE: DON’T JUDGE ME BY MY ‘MISERABLE LITTLE FACE’
06/06/2026 By Aaron Nijjar
JAMES WADE insists there is far more to him than the “miserable little face” darts fans see on television.
The Machine has become increasingly active on social media in recent months, posting comedy skits and food challenge videos that offer a glimpse of his personality away from the oche.
Wade believes supporters are finally starting to see a different side to him after years of being judged solely on his match-day persona.
He said: “I don’t want to be judged by my miserable little face on TV. There is a lot more to me.
“I have a lot more things going on behind the scenes, but I am not going to say too much.
“We have lots and lots of things going on. I am not quite as boring as people think, and I am far more interesting than lots of other darts players.
“That is all I am going to say.”
Wade backed up his words with a clinical display in Copenhagen as he booked his place in the quarter-finals with a 6-1 victory against Madars Razma.
The Aldershot slinger punished Razma on the doubles, taking out six of his nine attempts, while a stunning 120 finish moved him to within one leg of victory.
Wade then wrapped up the contest in style with a brilliant 76 checkout finished on the bullseye.
The appearance marks Wade’s first outing on the World Series circuit for four years and he admitted he was initially surprised to receive the call.
He added: “Initially, I thought, ‘Wow, I have been considered for it.’
“Then afterwards, I thought, ‘I have just been in three [major] finals in the last 12 months, so I am probably quite eligible.’
“I am just enjoying the journey.”
Despite relishing his return to the global stage, Wade revealed life on the road has become tougher after travelling to events alone.
He continued: “It’s magical, right? I would say it is a damn sight better than Barnsley and Wigan. I am having a good time.
“I would say the only negative I am having is that I am doing the World Series on my own without a companion, so it is tricky and quite hard work.
“It is quite lonesome. After 25 years of doing it, it is quite sad that nobody is sharing the experience with me.
“I am still happy and grateful to be here.”
