Ricky Evans went from hero to zero at Alexandra Palace on Friday night after his first-round win at the World Darts Championship.

Evans beat Man Lok Leung 3-0 in his opening outing of the tournament and he did it all while lifting the Christmas spirit.

At least until speaking in his post-match interview, when he appeared to be taken over by the Grinch and had fans turn on him.

The fast-throwing cult hero created an incredible atmosphere inside Ally Pally when he first arrived for the game, walking out to 'Merry Christmas Everyone' by Shakin' Stevens.

And to make things better, he appeared in some incredible festive clothing, donning Christmas tree glasses and a Christmas tree hat.

He also wore a Christmas-themed, customised shirt and trousers for the match against Lok Leung at the

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