World No.1 drops bombshell and nukes Instagram after bizarre loss in ear muffs – 7NEWS

Controversial world No.1 Gerwyn Price is out of the World Darts Championship following a stunning upset in the quarter-finals.Price suffered a 5-1 loss to Gabriel Clemens, who made history as the first German to reach the semi-final stage of the event, but the Welsh star’s run-in with fans took centre stage.WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Controversial catch sparks huge BBL debate.Watch the latest sport on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >>During the fifth set of an entertaining match, the crowd was left stunned when Price wore ear plugs covered by black ear muffs in an attempt to drown out the boos.The noise levels inside the Alexandra Palace in London were too much for the 37-year-old.He had earlier revealed he wore ear muffs when practising in an effort to quieten the boos and whistles, as he felt he was “up against it with the crowd”.Come game time Price gestured towards the fans, cupping his hands to his ear muffs during the fifth set, and copped it in return.“What the f***ing hell is that?” fans chanted.Gerwyn Price reacts during his quarter-final match against Gabriel Clemens at the World Darts Championship in London. Credit: Getty ImagesThe Welshman took an early lead
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