James Wade was involved in an incident a year ago where he appeared to lick Luke Humphries’ neck during a match. This incident has been a point of discussion among fans and commentators alike.
Breaking Development
In a dramatic semi-final match at the UK Open on March 8, 2026, James Wade performed a fake handshake with himself before facing Gerwyn Price. Wade went on to defeat Price with a score of 11-8, securing his place in the final.
Price, however, faced challenges during the match, having suffered a groin injury while opening a door earlier in the tournament. He acknowledged that while the injury does not affect him during play, it does cause discomfort when he is not competing.
Following the match, Glen Durrant humorously remarked, “I thought you said they were good friends!” in reference to Wade and Price’s competitive dynamic.
Wade’s victory guarantees him a minimum payday of £60,000, with the winner of the UK Open set to receive a prize of £120,000.
Other Matches
In other matches at the UK Open, Luke Humphries was eliminated after losing to Danny Noppert with a score of 10-6 in the last 16. Wade had previously achieved an impressive average of over 105 in his match against Michael van Gerwen, winning 10-3.
Looking Ahead
As Wade prepares for the final, the darts community is eager to see if he can capitalize on his momentum and secure the championship title. Observers anticipate a thrilling conclusion to the tournament as Wade faces off against his next opponent.