Michael Smith could be set for a worrying spiral down the PDC’s Order of Merit after being dumped out of the World Darts Championship. Bully Boy is set to have £485,000 wiped off his winnings from the rankings due to his Ally Pally triumph coming over two years ago.

Michael Smith won the World Championship at Alexandra Palace two years ago but has struggled since and now been knocked out of this year's tournament by Kevin Doets

Michael Smith has crashed out of the World Darts Championship in a five-set epic. The second seed came up against Dutchman Kevin Doets and fell short with a 3-2 defeat in a nail-biting contest at

Darts star Kevin Doets was convinced he would beat Michael Smith after the tables turned backstage ahead of the World Championship clash. Second-seed Bully Boy was sent packing from Alexandra Palace and now faces a drastic tumble down the PDC’s Order of Merit.

Michael Smith has been knocked out of the Worlds; Scott Williams, Matt Campbell, and Nick Kenny all progressed to the second round; watch every session of the World Darts Championship up to and includ

World No.2 Michael Smith has crashed out of the Paddy Power PDC World Darts Championship with rank outsider Kevin Doets punishing him at the Ally Pally

PDC World Darts Championship winner Michael Smith has revealed that he had the 'best year of his life' after his 2023 triumph - but he wasn't focused on darts

Michael Smith finally reached the darting pinnacle when he defeated Michael van Gerwen, in a match which included the famous 'perfect leg', to become 2023 champion and end years of pain.