Security forced to intervene as former two-time PDC World Champion called rival a cheat on stage
Adrian Lewis sensationally called Peter Wright a cheat during a feisty end to their Players Championships Finals clash in 2021. They met in the second round of the tournament in Minehead and it was Wright who pulled off an excellent comeback to seal victory. Wright came from behind to beat Lewis at the Players Championship FinalsProfessional Darts Corporation YouTube However, their handshake was far from friendlyProfessional Darts Corporation YouTube Two-time PDC World Champion Lewis led 3-1 and could have closed in on a spot in the next stage but was unable to see it out. In the 11th and final leg, Wright missed a double tops before hitting double ten on his second throw to reach the last 16 for a fourth time. However, tensions between the two were clear to see at the end as Wright went to shake hands but was met with a hesitant Lewis. A heated exchange of words took place on the stage and the cameras were able to catch Lewis calling his opponent a ‘cheat’. Although it appeared they had both calmed down, there was more back and forth as a security official had to step in between the two. Lewis took to Twitter after and said: “I honestly did nothing wrong. Even I was bewildered with what was going on and trying to process it whilst trying to concentrate on my darts. “So at the end of the game I wanted to find out what was his problem because I didn’t have a clue what was going on.” “He said to me their was a loose floorboard and I found it!” he later explained. “So my response to him was you took me out my rhythm, you had a game plan, and as world number2 its disgraceful and your nothing but a cheat. “He knew what he was doing as soon as I went 3-1 up he started muttering things and shaking his head at me which put me in a situation that made me feel uncomfortable. “The people who I fall out with always have to be the ones apologise because they know I’m not a cheat never have been never will be!!” Wright appeared to be pointing at the dodgy floorboard on stageProfessional Darts Corporation YouTube Lewis was then spotted calling him a cheatProfessional Darts Corporation YouTube Wright was questioned about his rival’s comments after but when asked if he’ll look at them, he told Online Darts: “No. “I’m not bothered about Adrian and the comments and whatever like that. Do whatever… “If people, if they want to put stupid messages on there, put stupid messages, so it’s up to them.” Following his win over Lewis, Wright defeated Damon Heta, Michael van Gerwen and Jonny Clayton to reach the final. He then beat Ryan Searle 11-10 to win the only Players Championships title of his glittering career in darts. Wright couldn’t make it past the first round in this year’s edition but will return to the oche for the PDC World Championship this month. Security had to come onto the stage as heated exchange continuedProfessional Darts Corporation YouTube Lewis eventually walked away from Wright, who went on to win the tournamentProfessional Darts Corporation YouTube The Scotsman is 17th in the Order of Merit so enters at the second round stage and will face either Wesley Plaisier or Ryusei Azemoto. Lewis on the other hand won’t be featuring at Alexandra Palace for the 2025 championship after losing his PDC Tour Card.
Adrian Lewis sensationally called Peter Wright a cheat during a feisty end to their Players Championships Finals clash in 2021.
They met in the second round of the tournament in Minehead and it was Wright who pulled off an excellent comeback to seal victory.
Two-time PDC World Champion Lewis led 3-1 and could have closed in on a spot in the next stage but was unable to see it out.
In the 11th and final leg, Wright missed a double tops before hitting double ten on his second throw to reach the last 16 for a fourth time.
However, tensions between the two were clear to see at the end as Wright went to shake hands but was met with a hesitant Lewis.
A heated exchange of words took place on the stage and the cameras were able to catch Lewis calling his opponent a ‘cheat’.
Although it appeared they had both calmed down, there was more back and forth as a security official had to step in between the two.
Lewis took to Twitter after and said: “I honestly did nothing wrong. Even I was bewildered with what was going on and trying to process it whilst trying to concentrate on my darts.
“So at the end of the game I wanted to find out what was his problem because I didn’t have a clue what was going on.”
“He said to me their was a loose floorboard and I found it!” he later explained. “So my response to him was you took me out my rhythm, you had a game plan, and as world number2 its disgraceful and your nothing but a cheat.
“He knew what he was doing as soon as I went 3-1 up he started muttering things and shaking his head at me which put me in a situation that made me feel uncomfortable.
“The people who I fall out with always have to be the ones apologise because they know I’m not a cheat never have been never will be!!”
Wright was questioned about his rival’s comments after but when asked if he’ll look at them, he told Online Darts: “No.
“I’m not bothered about Adrian and the comments and whatever like that. Do whatever…
“If people, if they want to put stupid messages on there, put stupid messages, so it’s up to them.”
Following his win over Lewis, Wright defeated Damon Heta, Michael van Gerwen and Jonny Clayton to reach the final.
He then beat Ryan Searle 11-10 to win the only Players Championships title of his glittering career in darts.
Wright couldn’t make it past the first round in this year’s edition but will return to the oche for the PDC World Championship this month.
The Scotsman is 17th in the Order of Merit so enters at the second round stage and will face either Wesley Plaisier or Ryusei Azemoto.
Lewis on the other hand won’t be featuring at Alexandra Palace for the 2025 championship after losing his PDC Tour Card.
