Fallon Sherrock, the Queen of Darts and the first woman to beat the men at the PDC World Darts Championship, has opened up about the strange items fans ask her to sign. From Asda till receipts to inflatable bananas, Sherrock's fame has brought about some unusual encounters. However, behind the scenes, Sherrock also manages serious health issues on a daily basis.

The Queen of the Palace Faces First-Round Action

Sherrock, a former hairdresser from Milton Keynes, is set to compete in the first round against Jermaine Wattimena from Holland. Her journey to success over the past four years has been nothing short of a whirlwind, with her signature pink shirts becoming iconic on the darts stage.

Fallon Sherrock's Strange Fan Encounters

When asked about some of the strangest requests she's received as a famous darts player, Sherrock shared a few anecdotes. "I get stopped in the street all the time now," she said. "I was asked to sign someone's till receipt in Asda the other day. Whenever I'm shopping with my son Rory, people come up to me all the time. The other week, I signed a fake hand from a joke shop. The funniest one was a blow-up banana at the darts."

Sherrock also revealed that even on her holidays, she is often approached by fans asking for autographs. "Me and my boyfriend Cammy went to Benidorm the other month, and everywhere I went, there was someone who knew me," she said. "It was brilliant if I wanted to get a drink or something. We stayed at hotels, and people there said they'd come to my exhibitions next year."

Awarded an MBE Despite Health Struggles

In November, Sherrock received an MBE from Prince William at Windsor Castle for her contributions to darts and her role in raising the profile of women's darts internationally. What many fans don't know is that Sherrock faces serious health challenges. Her kidneys only work at 23% capacity, and she has to undergo various treatments and take multiple medications to maintain her health.

Sherrock explained, "I have to maintain my kidneys at that level because if it went down to 15%, you're looking at dialysis. I'm on calcium tablets now for my bones, sodium tablets for my kidneys – about three per day. I need an injection for my blood once a week, which is self-administered. Plus, I require an iron transfusion every 6-8 months to keep my iron levels up."

She added, "People don't see that. When you have been hooked up on a drip for an hour, it makes you feel really hot and ill. I try not to get too upset about anything. It builds you up to be a stronger person anyway."

The Daily Struggles and Remarkable Determination

Despite her health challenges, Sherrock continues to push forward in her darts career. She revealed, "If only you saw how much water I drink every day. I probably drink more than I should, but I don't think people realize how tired I get. I have to flush my system. I mean, I am alright because I am carrying on now. But I have to keep going. As soon as I stop, that's me done – I'm dead for a week. I literally cannot do anything. I'm so tired."

As Sherrock prepares for her upcoming match and continues to make waves in the darts world, her story serves as a reminder that even behind the glamour and fame, individuals face their own personal struggles.
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