When Fallon Sherrock stormed onto the world darts stage, she rewrote the rulebook. But now the woman once known as the “Queen of the Palace” finds herself navigating a far tougher opponent than any dart-throwing adversary – life itself.
Fallon had dazzled fans and critics alike by becoming a true trail-blazer in the sport. Yet behind the darts and the majors lies a story of grit, resilience and vulnerability. In mid-2025 she shocked the darts world by announcing she will take a year-long break from competition, citing chronic health concerns and the need to “get myself well again”. This wasn’t just rest – it was self-survival.
Her condition – battling a kidney disease she’s revealed in the past – has dragged on for years, sapping stamina and forcing her to limit tournaments despite her talent. The fiercely competitive Fallon put her body on pause so she could eventually fight another day.
Compounding the drama, her personal life unexpectedly entered the spotlight: her four-year relationship with fellow professional darts player Cameron Menzies has ended. The split landed just as she was reaching another final in the women’s world circuit – diving into pressure and heartbreak all at once. It’s the kind of story that clicks: history-making athlete, health battle, romance collapse, and a sabbatical nobody saw coming.
So what does this all mean? First: Fallon isn’t done. Her qualification for her sixth appearance at the world darts championship confirms she still has fire in her belly. She clearly has unfinished business and a message: don’t write the headline before the final leg. Secondly: the break is real. It’s not just a pause, it’s strategic. For an athlete who has danced with the sport’s highest moments, stepping away means admitting vulnerability – something many competitors never do.
This is a moment of uncertainty, but also potential renewal. The dartboard may be quiet for now, but the story is far from over. Fallon Sherrock has already changed darts, shattered ceilings and inspired countless women in sport. Now her next chapter begins: recovery, reflection, resurgence. Whether she lands the championship again or not, her legacy is secure – and what comes next will either reinforce that crown or add a new dimension to her saga. In a world craving drama, redemption and comeback, Fallon’s journey has all of it.
