The WDF has announced that Antony Dundas will assume the role of master of ceremonies at Lakeside from Dec. 2 through Dec. 10. Dundas is the replacement for Richard Ashdown.
Ashdown took over from Martin Fitzmaurice in 2014, when Lakeside was still the responsibility of the BDO. At the end of December 2022, Ashdown decided to step down from his role as Chief Development Officer at the WDF. So now it appears 'Little Richard' will not continue as Master of Ceremonies either.
Dundas will make his ninth appearance at Lakeside. The previous eight times, Dundas, who is fondly nicknamed, "The Pup," has been involved as a caller (referee) at this tournament.
Fitzmaurice was a class A piece of sheet but was very good on the mic arrrrrre yoooooou readyyy was the best build up ever. Ashdown was a nice guy but absolutely sucked on the mic never had any charisma. I like Antony and he'll be great, it's not a difficult job to carry out, just need confidence and luckily he has character.