When aspiring relationships meet the high stakes of sport, the pressure is magnified — and for darts stars Fallon Sherrock and Cameron Menzies, that pressure has culminated in a painful split after four years together. News of the breakup broke via the Darts Draait Door podcast, announced by former player Vincent van der Voort, who confirmed that the couple had ended things, though without giving reasons.
Sherrock — often known by her moniker “Queen of the Palace” — and Menzies were not just partners off the oche, but mutual pillars of support. Their journey began in an online darts league, where they first served as doubles partners. From that modest beginning (and, famously, over a shared love of KFC), their relationship grew alongside their darts profiles.
Over the years, they cheered each other on at tournaments, practiced together at home, and openly praised one another in interviews. Sherrock’s brilliant moments on stage — victories, high averages, emotional comebacks — often saw Menzies in the crowd, visibly proud. Likewise, Sherrock has talked of being lucky to have someone who understood the grind and demands of competition.
So, when rumors began swirling, fans took note. Menzies’ absence from Sherrock’s appearance at the Women’s World Matchplay, even though he was in Blackpool for his own tournament, raised eyebrows. Meanwhile, Sherrock pushed through to a final, narrowly losing. The contrast of her fight on stage and the silence off it spoke volumes.
Yet despite the public visibility of their relationship, the split has been handled with restraint. Van der Voort, when questioned, declined to speculate: he admitted knowing but emphasized he didn’t have all the details. Sherrock and Menzies have not issued a joint statement detailing the reasons.
For Sherrock, this moment coincides with a challenging time. She has stepped back from tournaments to focus on health issues — an acknowledgment that the physical and emotional demands of professional darts are immense. Menzies, too, has been under pressure: performances, averages, expectations, and the spotlight weigh heavily. Some insiders suggest that the strain from their split could also be affecting his form.
What happens next remains to be seen. Both are high achievers in their own right, with dedicated fanbases and the kind of grit that defines great athletes. It’s possible this separation will mark a turning point: Sherrock’s path back to full strength, and Menzies finding stability off and on the stage.
But one thing is clear — the end of this relationship is more than a personal loss; it’s a reminder that behind every dart thrown, every crowd, and every win, there are lives being lived, sometimes with heartache. And for many fans, this split isn’t just gossip — it’s something that resonates on a human level.
