Mark Webster steps down from darts coverage due to 'personal condition' and asks for privacy
Mark Webster is taking a short break from broadcasting duties because of a personal medical condition, his representatives have said. This pause removes an established studio and commentary presence from upcoming darts coverage: mark webster moved into broadcasting six years ago after a playing career and has been a familiar voice on televised events.
Statement from his management and request for privacy
A statement released on his behalf confirmed that he will be taking a short break from his broadcasting duties due to a personal medical condition and asked for privacy at this time. The statement made a direct request that the public respect his privacy while he steps back from punditry and commentary roles.
Mark Webster's broadcasting career and playing background
The presenter and pundit is a 42-year-old from Wales who enjoyed a successful professional playing career competing in both the British Darts Organisation and the Professional Darts Corporation. He is a former BDO world champion and moved into broadcasting six years ago. Since that transition he has worked with major broadcasters, providing both commentary and studio analysis on televised events.
Comments on commentary work and public profile
In 2022 Webster spoke about his enjoyment of broadcasting, saying that commentating kept him involved in the sport and allowed him to watch new talent come through. He said that, while he had initially felt some frustration about not playing, he grew to love the role and appreciated being able to be with friends and follow the sport closely. Images from recent coverage showed him alongside fellow analysts Emma Paton and Wayne Mardle during broadcast duties.
Related tournament developments: Josh Rock's Belfast homecoming
Separately, the same coverage noted that Josh Rock is preparing for a Belfast homecoming that is expected to feature in the Premier League schedule tomorrow night. The Northern Irishman has had a difficult start to the tournament, losing his first three matches and sitting on zero points after the opening three weeks. He expressed excitement about the Belfast night, describing it as the Premier League night he was most looking forward to and welcoming the return of top-level darts to Northern Ireland for the first time since Daryl Gurney's 2020 appearance in the competition.
Rock said he did not expect added pressure from playing at home and hoped to enjoy the occasion with friends and family in attendance. He also acknowledged that the local crowd might present a tougher atmosphere for his opponent Gian, but felt the best player on the night would prevail.
Practical notes and site notices included with the coverage
The original item included an invitation to join its Facebook page for sports news and further updates. It also carried a standard website privacy and cookie notice: the page explained that cookies and other device identifiers are used to improve experience, analyse usage, and show personalised advertising. It noted that users can opt out of the sale or sharing of data, that those preferences are browser-specific, and that use of the site and its services constitutes acceptance of cookie use and consent to the stated privacy practices.
What happens next
The announcement framed the absence as a short break while the medical matter is addressed and reiterated a request for privacy. Further details about timing, any replacement broadcast arrangements, or Webster's return were unclear in the provided context. mark webster's management indicated the pause is intended to be brief, and the situation will be updated when more information is available.
