The World Darts Championship is gearing up to kick off at Ally Pally this week with plenty of lovestruck partners in the crowd waiting to cheer on their other halves The Ally Pally will be filled up with many darts stars' wives and girlfriends (Image: Getty Images)

The World Darts Championship kicks off this week and the players' wives and girlfriends will be gearing up to take their place in the Ally Pally audience.

The first round of the major tournament begins on Thursday, December 11, with four matches taking place on the oche from 7pm. This year's tournament is the biggest one yet with an expansion to 128 players all competing for a share of £5million. The next champion will also receive a whopping £1m for winning the trophy.

Michael Smith and Luke Littler are both kicki

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