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Darts star makes “cheating” claim following controversial PDC World Championship exit
On Dec 21, 2025, Joe Cullen accused Mensur Suljovic of 'cheating' following his second-round loss at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, London.
Mensur Suljovic, known for slow play, upset 32 seed Joe Cullen on the oche, prompting Cullen to call the conduct 'not darts' and accuse it of 'cheating' on social media.
Cullen opened by winning the first set without dropping a leg, missed a crucial double nine to level the match, and Suljovic secured victory with a double 10 checkout.
Exchanging words after the match, the pair clashed and Cullen stared at Suljovic as he left Alexandra Palace, then criticised his conduct in social media posts.
Suljovic responded after the match by saying 'I don't know, what's his problem?' and insisted he gave Cullen missed doubles, while Cullen wrote 'If that's darts, I don't want no part of it!' on social media.