Luke Littler, 17, 'SPLITS with his girlfriend Eloise Milburn, 21,' - with darts sensation 'very upset' after 10-month relationship comes to an end

Luke Littler and his girlfriend Eloise Milburn have broken up, with the darts sensation left 'very upset' by the situation, according to reports.

Littler has been the star of darts ever since breaking onto the scene with his run to the PDC World Championship final at the start of the year and going on to win the Premier League during his first season.

His now ex-girlfriend, Milburn, was a constant presence at his big matches, but the pair have now decided to end their relationship, as reported by The Sun.

Littler, 17, and Milburn, 21, saw their romance previously blossom over a 10-month period with the Warrington-born star's rise to stardom thrusting both into the public eye.

The pair began dating just weeks before the start of the World Championship last December and only recently shared a holiday to New York together alongside other darts stars and Littler's parents, Lisa and Anthony. 

Explaining the emotions after the breakup, a source told The Sun: 'Luke and Eloise have broken up and it is still very raw. He is naturally very upset but they have agreed to stay friends.'

Littler and Milburn previously displayed their public affection for each other both at matches the teenager was competing in and on social media.

Milburn - who plays darts at an amateur level herself - was a keen follower of her partner's career and Littler would frequently approach her to give her a kiss following his wins at the oche.

However, the pair also faced criticism over the age gap between them with Littler later revealing he had hired someone to run his Instagram account who deletes such comments before he can see them.

Milburn previously explained she had found it difficult coping with the abuse surrounding the issue over their ages, by telling the Guardian: 'It was tough to start with.

'The first day I let it get to me a lot. But you learn that as long as the pair of you are happy, that's all that matters. The people that matter most are supportive of us.'

The pair are believed to have ended their relationship on good terms and will remain friends despite no longer being romantically involved.

Stress was put on the relationship due to Littler's hectic schedule since his meteoric rise in darts that has also led to him becoming a social media star as well.

More to follow.