‘Curious celebration’ – World Darts Championship star rubs nipples and makes tongue gesture leaving commentator in shock

JUSTIN HOOD left commentators and fans in shock with his “curious celebration” after winning the opening set against Danny Noppert.

The Englishman took on the world no6 in the second round of the World Darts Championship at Ally Pally.

Justin Hood produced a ‘curious’ celebration against Danny NoppertCredit: Sky Sports He went on to knock out the Dutch starCredit: Sky Sports Hood, 32, was a big underdog going into the match but caused a huge upset by beating the Dutchman after sudden death.

He ran into a two-set lead before surrendering the lead to Noppert and then winning the fifth set after missing four match darts.

But one of the more humorous moments of the dramatic match occurred early on.

After winning one set he walked off the stage and rubbed his nipples before sticking his tongue out at the camera.

The celebration caught the attention of the commentator who called it “curious”.

Fans were also left shocked on social media after a clip of the moment was shared.

One posted “Just give him the World Championship already. What a man.”

A second wrote: “Only in darts could a professional sportsman be like this and we love it.”

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A third commented: “Justin Hood what a nutter. Love him.”

A fourth said: “Box Office. Justin Hood.”

Another added: “Never heard of him before an hour ago but I would put my life on the line for Justin Hood.”

Hood will now return after Christmas having knocked out Noppert.

He was interviewed by Sky Sports after the match and he admitted he did not feel the pressure against the Dutchman.

He said: “It was a good game, Danny is a good player but I was there and I done it.

“He is a class player, but I won and that is all that matters.

“I am quite lucky but I am really thick so I don’t feel the pressure.”

Meanwhile, the match broadcast was disrupted as the usual scoreboard had to be changed for TV viewers.