Darts star James Wade releases statement after appearing to ‘shart’ during match after loud fart noise heard on stage

Wade, 41, was caught on camera walking over to a table after the 11th leg.

The video showed the ace then slightly bending his knees as the noise of a whopping fart could be heard.

Wade later released a statement on the matter and blamed his SHOES for the noise.

He said: "I feel I must address a situation following my run to the semi-finals of PC22 today.

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"Footage has emerged of me doing what appears to be a "shart" at the end of one of my matches.

"It was actually the velcro on my new trainers.

"I now consider this matter put to bed as don't wish to talk about it again."

Whatever caused the noise, fans on social media were left in hysterics.

One joked: "One Hundred & Farting."

A second posted: "Those bloody creaky floorboards are at it again."

A third commented: "How long was he holding in that."

A fourth wrote: "Greatest sport on planet earth."

A fifth said: "Elite level fart from James Wade. Perfect acoustics."

Another added: "What a legend lol."

A final person said: “James, you require, a new pair of shorts.”

Wade kept his focus despite the mega-fart noise, going on to win the match 6-5 to book his spot in the semi-finals of the tournament.

However, that was where his efforts came to an end as he was wafted away by Gary Anderson.

The Flying Scotsman was in fine form as he pulled off three brilliant finishes to defeat Wade.