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Daniel Moxon

Wayne Mardle forced out of World Darts commentary after going berserk and losing voice

Sky Sports commentator Wayne Mardle had to be replaced during the World Darts Championship final after he went ballistic over Michael Smith's incredible nine-darter.

The Englishman won what is already being called "the greatest leg of darts ever" during the second set of the final at Alexandra Palace. Both Smith and Michael van Gerwen were on for a nine-darter, but where the Dutchman failed his opponent delivered what the fans were dreaming of.

Throughout the leg, the Sky Sports commentators were growing more and more excited, Mardle in particular. He picked up his microphone as Smith stood at the oche for what would be his final three darts of the leg, screaming loudly as the ninth went into the double 12 and Smith turned to soak up the crowd's adulation.

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