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IN PICTURES: The drama and colourful characters of the World Darts Champs

The annual event, hosted at the iconic Alexandra Palace in London, features much fanfare with spectators often dressing in fancy dress coming out to support the colourful characters of the darts world, over the almost three-week long tournament.

Fans in costume attend the Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace in London. *Picture: EPA-EFE*

Sixteen-year-old Luke Littler of England reacts during the 2023/24 Paddy Power World Darts Championship Final between Luke Littler of England and Luke Humphries of England on Day Sixteen of the 2023/24 Paddy Power World Darts Championship. *(Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)*

A fan wearing a hat in the shape of a traffic cone reacts during a game. *Picture: EPA-EFE*

Three-time PDC World Champion Michael van Gerwen of Netherlands celebrates during his round four match against Stephen Bunting of England on day 12. *(Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)*

Fans are seen on Day Five of the 2023/24 Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace. *(Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)*

A fan is seen on Day Five of the 2023/24 Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on December 19, 2023 in London, England. *(Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)*

Two-time world champion Peter Wright throws during the round 2 match against Jim Williams on day 6 of the 2023/24 Paddy Power World Darts Championship. *(Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)*

Damon “The Heat” Heta of Australia takes to the stage during Day Seven of the 2023/24 Paddy Power World Darts Championship. *(Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)*

A darts fan in fancy dress reacts during day nine. *(Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)*

Daryl Gurney of Ireland (L) celebrates winning his round three match against Ricky Evans (R) of England on day 11. *(Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)*

Fans in costume attend the Paddy Power World Darts Championship. *Picture: EPA-EFE*

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