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World Seniors Darts Championship 2025 prize money: How much can the legends win at Circus Tavern?

THE World Seniors Darts Championship takes place THIS WEEK.

Some huge names make up the star-studded field, with 28 stars eyeing glory at the iconic Circus Tavern in Purfleet.

John Henderson giving a thumbs up at a darts tournament.
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John Henderson is eyeing back-to-back titles this week[/caption]

Last year, John Henderson won the tournament for the first time in his career after he thrashed Colin McGarry 5-0 in the final.

The Scotsman returns to Purfleet this week, looking to claim consecutive titles.

And this year, a record top prize is on offer at the World Seniors Darts Championship – SunSport brings you all the information below.

What is the World Seniors Darts Championship 2025 prize money?

The top prize at the 2025 edition of the World Seniors Darts Championship has been increased by more than 65%!

This year’s jackpot is a mammoth £50,000.

A total pot of £110,000 is up for grabs in Purfleet, but a full breakdown has not been revealed.

World Seniors Darts Championship 2025 schedule

Wednesday, February 19
3 x First Round – 1pm
3 x First Round – 7pm

Thursday, February 20
3 x First Round – 1pm
3 x First Round – 7pm

Friday, February 21
4 x Second Round – 1pm
4 x Second Round – 7pm

Saturday, February 22
4 x Quarter-Finals – 1pm
2 x Semi-Finals & Final – 7pm

How to watch World Seniors Darts Championship 2025

  • The World Seniors Darts Championship will be broadcast live on BBC Red Button and TNT Sports 4 from Day 2 of the tournament.
  • The first day will be available to watch on the BBC iPlayer/BBC Sport website or app and TNT Sports Extra.
  • You can live stream each day of the World Seniors Darts Championship for FREE via the BBC iPlayer or BBC Sport app/website.
  • TNT Sports customers can live stream the event on the discovery+ app/website.

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The Chase’s Mark Labbett reveals he’s ‘barred’ from signing up for Strictly Come Dancing

THE Chase legend Mark Labbett has revealed why he’s ‘barred’ from joining Strictly Come Dancing.

Nicknamed “The Beast”, the quiz Goliath has appeared on The Chase since its 2009 debut.

Mark Labbett at the TV Choice Awards.
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Mark Labbett has revealed why he’s ‘barred’ from joining Strictly[/caption]
Mark Labbett on the Loose Women TV show.
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Mark is well-known to ITV as “The Beast” on game show The Chase[/caption]
Strictly Come Dancing judges holding up score paddles.
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The current Strictly Come Dancing judging panel[/caption]

However, the former maths teacher seemingly won’t show off his dance moves on Strictly anytime soon.

The 59-year-old revealed why during an episode of the beloved ITV quiz show.

He faced Annaka, from Newton Abbott, who brought in £2,000 from her cash builder.

Mark told the contestant: “Good afternoon, Annaka. Well, you quiz like I dance: it’s not pretty and it’s the reason I’m barred from Strictly.”

In usual strong form, The Beast reduced this team down to one player in the final round.

He promptly caught the sole contestant, Debra, with 50 seconds remaining on the clock.

Speaking exclusively to The Sun last year, Mark revealed whether he would be up for joining the BBC show.

He told us: “We actually film The Chase at the same place, at the George Lucas in Elstree.

“I could do one show in the morning and then go straight on up and do the other in the evening.

“I would be very happy if my agent said, ‘Strictly would love to chat to you.’

“From October, November, December, I practically live in Elstree doing The Chase so it would work out perfectly.”

It has previously been claimed show bosses had Mark on their wish list.

A show insider shared he’d been considered for the 2018 series – which was later won by Stacey Dooley.

They told The Sunday People: “Mark has become one of the best-known personalities on TV so he has come on to Strictly’s radar.

“They think he could be a real hit with viewers, as he has been on The Chase.

“He would certainly make people stand up and take notice with his stature.”

The Chase continues on ITV1 and ITVX.

Mark Labbett on The Chase reacting to a team winning £80,000.
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Mark is a formidable quizzer on The Chase[/caption]

The Chase's best moments

The Chase has been entertaining ITV viewers for years, here are some of the show's most memorable moments...

Bradley Walsh can’t stop laughing

  • Every time host Bradley Walsh erupts into fits of laughter on The Chase it makes for pretty entertaining TV. One particularly memorable occasion was when he was asking the question ‘The title of which Elvis Presley song was engraved of the inside of Freddie Star’s coffin?” As usual the contestant was given four multiple choices but Bradley could get through reading them out before bursting into hysterics. Seeming the idea of the song being option ‘B: Way Down’ was too much for the presenter to handle.

The Double Trouble special

  • To celebrate 15 years of The Chase on screens, ITV launched a special ‘double trouble’ episode where contestants faced off against not one but two of the show’s beloved Chasers. And despite the odds, the contestants managed to go home with some cash!

The contestants with famous names

  • Eagle-eyed ITV fans are always quick to spot interesting and sometimes hidden details on the quiz show – but there have been a few times where the names of some contestants have been overtly obvious. For example, one 2017 episode of the quiz show saw Bradley welcome four contestants who were named after Friends characters Ross, Rachel, Phoebe and Joey. Another group of contestants with named from The Simpsons were also grouped together in another episode, much to viewers’ amusement.

The Beast’s anger gets the best of him

  • During an episode from the 2024 season, Mark Labbett let out his inner beast as he exploded in a fit of anger. Close to losing the competition in the Final Chase, Mark then made a silly mistake and incorrectly answered the question, “Rabbit was a 1980 hit for which Cockney duo?” “Oh, you idiot!” he yelled at himself while slamming the table in front of him. With seconds left on the clock, the Chaser then admitted defeat, moaning “I don’t deserve to win.”

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