Bunting Opens Up About Hurtful Messages Sent to His Son

Darts player Stephen Bunting has expressed his distress over the hateful messages his family, particularly his son Toby, has received on social media after his unexpected exit from the World Darts Championship. Bunting, who was seeded fourth, lost to James Hurrell in the third round. He had faced backlash earlier in the tournament for calling himself the 'people's champion' after winning his first-round match. In a recent post, Bunting revealed that his son Toby, who often appears in his social media videos, has also been targeted by online trolls, which has caused significant hurt to their family. Despite this, Bunting is grateful for the overwhelming support he has received from fans, which he says helps to drown out the negativity. He expressed his appreciation for the love and encouragement, stating that it motivates him to continue doing his best in the sport. Bunting also shared that he plans to do more social media content with his son in the coming year.