Darts star Cameron Menzies rushed off stage and seen to by medics in worrying scenes 

Cameron Menzies was rushed off the stage in concerning scenes during his World Matchplay Darts clash on Wednesday night.

The Scottish star was taking on Ross Smith, who was suddenly forced to help out his opponent as he struggled at the oche.

During the third leg of the second round game, Menzies paused before his shot, walking away and looking to be unwell.

Smith then walked over to him as he worryingly stumbled backwards and went down onto his haunches.

The Sky Sports broadcast cut away from the scenes as Menzies walked away and the match was halted.

Host Emma Paton then revealed that Menzies would not be returning to the stage to complete the game with Smith.

That came after she explained: “We are having a break in our first match because Cameron Menzies is unwell.

“All we know at the moment is that he is being seen to by St John’s Ambulance. He is with some medics at the moment.

“Hopefully he is okay and feeling better very shortly.”

It was soon officially announced to fans that, due to medical advice, Menzies would not be coming back out in Blackpool and Smith was given a bye through to the quarter-finals.

Menzies was later said to be conscious and sat up talking to his partner, with medics still assessing his condition.

The PDC then went on to reveal what happened to him, saying: “Cameron had high blood pressure which led to him fainting. He was observed by medics and has been deemed okay and has gone back to his hotel. He has not gone to hospital.”

Menzies was taking on Smith after one of the biggest wins of his career earlier this week on Monday evening.

The 37-year-old knocked 2024 champion Luke Humphries out of the World Matchplay with an impressive 10-7 win.

Fans left concerned

After Menzies clearly looked ill as he departed the stage in the worrying moment, fans took to social media.

One wrote on X: “Hope Cam Menzies is okay…”

Another said: “Doesn’t look good for Menzies there hope he’s alright.”

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“Oh noo, hope everything is okay with Menzies,” a third posted.

Meanwhile, a fourth fan wrote: “Hope Cam Menzies is ok, that looked a bit disturbing him going off stage.”

A fifth darts fanatic said: “Gutted for Menzies, biggest win of his life the other day and now having to withdraw due to illness.”

And pointing out the kindness shown by Smith on stage, another posted: “Respect to Smith for helping Menzies.”

Thankfully, it does seem that Menzies is okay, with him returning to his hotel after being seen by medics.