With the news that Dennis Priestley will officially not be involved at the
World Seniors Darts Championship due to knee surgery,
Darryl Fitton has filled the void and is the final wildcard announced for the inaugural event next year.
Fitton is a firm favourite for his walk-on which sees him come to the stage with sunglasses on to the tones of 'One Step Beyond' by Madness.
A multiple BDO event winner including the 2016 World Darts Trophy and 2009 Finder Masters. He has also reached three World Championship semi-finals and finished runner-up in the World Masters.
He joins recent decorated eligible players including Paul Lim, Robert Thornton, Kevin Painter and his close friend, Tony O'Shea.
As well as World Champions headlined by Phil Taylor, Martin Adams, John Lowe, John Part and Bob Anderson among others.
In addition to these initially announced players, there are also two places available through a qualifying tournament. More information about this tournament are not yet known.
The first edition of the World Seniors will be played at the beginning of 2022. An exact date has yet to be announced but the venue is set to be announced early next week.
Provisional field of participants for World Seniors
Phil Taylor
Martin Adams
Ted Hankey
Keith Deller
Bob Anderson
John Lowe
Andy Fordham
John Walton
Wayne Warren
John Part
Richie Burnett
Tony David
Les Wallace
Trina Gulliver
Tony O'Shea
Kevin Painter
Terry Jenkins
Peter Manley
Robert Thornton
Roland Scholten
Paul Lim
Darryl Fitton
Ambassadors
Francis Hoenselaar
Bobby George
Dennis Priestley