Darts referee criticized by Gary Anderson for repeating uncommon blunder
Hilarious Gaffe by Legendary Darts Referee Russ Bray
In a scene that had the darts world roaring with laughter, the immense darts referee, Russ Bray, made a pair of embarrassing mistakes on live television during the 2016 Champions League of Darts.
Equipped with his distinctive raspy voice, Bray, known as 'The Voice', found himself in the hot seat during a pivotal match between Gary Anderson and Adrian Lewis. Anderson had a commanding lead of 8-5, with Lewis on the brink of a 42 checkout after scoring 41.
Hey presto, Bray counts 44 instead of 41 into his microphone, causing the crowd in the Cardiff International Arena to erupt with sarcastic cheers. Swiftly realizing his faux pas, Bray scrambles to correct his error, blurting out "43".
During Anderson's turn, the Flying Scotsman couldn't help but chuckle at Bray's expense. In sheer amusement, he even mimicked using an imaginary calculator before stepping back to take his shot.
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The blooper was swiftly caught by the TV cameras, capturing Bray's red-faced reaction as he smiled and shook his head in disbelief. Anderson, unphased, went on to secure a 10-5 victory to clinch his group.
For Lewis, the error proved costly as he was eliminated from the tournament having lost two of his three matches. Despite his uncharacteristic mistake, Bray continued to be a widely respected figure in the darts world, and the incident added another amusing anecdote to his illustrious career.
Finally, Bray retired from full-time refereeing in 2024 following the PDC World Darts Championship. The tournament's final between Luke Humphries and Luke Littler marked the last match of his 28-year journey. Post-retirement, Bray has been serving in an ambassadorial role with the PDC. His career achievements earned him a place in the PDC Hall of Fame, cementing his legacy in the sport of darts.
- On Talksport, the legendary darts referee Russell Bray reminisces about his embarrassing 2016 Champions League of Darts miscount, acknowledging it as a humorous anomaly in his illustrious career.
- As the 2016 Champions League of Darts resumed, excitement surged for the Premier League of Darts season, with fans placing bets on their favorite players like Lewis and Anderson, driven by memories of hilarious gaffes in the past.
- In an interview, Lewis discusses Bray's infamous gaffe, stating that despite the incident, he still harbors immense respect for the legendary referee.
- Amidst the hustle and bustle of the 2020 Champions League of Darts, avid sports fans can't help but wonder if the pressure will lead to another unfortunate miscount like the one that reverberated through the darts community in 2016.
