Stephen Bunting announces birth of baby boy as darts fans spot it’s nearly nine months to the day since first title win

DARTS star Stephen Bunting has announced the arrival of his baby son - and darts fans spotted the arrival was exactly nine months after a significant date.

The popular 39-year-old revealed wife Keila gave birth to a boy on Wednesday afternoon.

Bunting was forced to withdraw from last month's Players Championship after Keila fell ill.

The Bullet told fans on October 31 his partner "hasn’t been feeling very well these last 24 hours."

Bunting returned to social media on Thursday to confirm baby Theo had been safely welcomed into the world.

He wrote on X: "Myself, Keila and Tobias would like to introduce you to the newest member of the Bunting household.

"Thanks for all the well wishes and messages. Much appreciated. Mother and baby doing fine."

Bunting added Theo weighed in at an impressive 11lbs 13oz, more than 4lbs heavier than the national average.

But it was the date of the arrival - and what happened exactly nine months before - that really got fans talking.

Theo arrived on November 7, nine months to the day since Bunting won the PDC Masters.

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One fan laughed on X: "Congratulations guys! If he ever asks how he was born, you can whip that trophy out."

Another said: "Congrats to you all, just in time for him to watch you win the Grand Slam."

While a third laughed: "9 months after winning the Masters. Absolute legend!"

And a fourth gasped: "11lb 13oz!! That’s some serious Bunting genes."

Bunting is currently ranked at No. 10 in the world after an impressive 2024.

The St Helens star joined the BDO way back in 2002, where he would spend the next 12 years.

Bunting won the 2014 BDO World Darts Championship and has since become a firm fan favourite in the PDC.

His Masters win earlier this year was his first on the ranking tour and secured him £65,000 in prize money.