Stephen Fry, Eddie Hearn and Declan Rice praise Bradford darts star Joe Cullen

The likes of Stephen Fry, Richard Osman and Eddie Hearn complemented Cullen for living up to his nickname of the 'The Rockstar' against Michael Van Gerwen in 'one of the greatest matches of the century'.

Despite losing the last-16 clash 4-3, the Wyke ace has been credited for putting in a life's best performance on the grandest stage of them all.

Let's start with those from the entertainment business.

Sport can be so cruel. All over. MVG roars his triumph like a bull and Joe Cullen has to deal with despair … #WorldDartsChampionship

— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) December 29, 2020

@rockstar_13_ What you did in that match tonight was incredible. It was darts on another level.

— Tim Vine (@RealTimVine) December 29, 2020

Cullen v Van Gerwen has to be one of the greatest darts matches of the century. Extraordinary scoring, and it's not done yet!

— Richard Osman (@richardosman) December 29, 2020

Onto the stars from the sporting world now.

MVG V CULLEN! Unbelievable Darts 👏🎯

— Declan Rice (@_DeclanRice) December 29, 2020

Take a bow @MvG180 and @rockstar_13_ providing unbelievable entertainment!!! @OfficialPDC @matchroomsport

— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) December 29, 2020

Gutted for @rockstar_13_ there😫😫Played the darts of his life but that’s why @MvG180 is world number 1👏🏼Ice Cold shooter 🧊🎯

— James Maddison (@Madders10) December 29, 2020

Anyone watching the darts? Unbelievable!!! #MVGvCullen

— Spencer Oliver (@SpencerOliver) December 29, 2020

Incredible effort mate it’ll make you stronger for next time, unlucky Joe 🎯 https://t.co/UwKGMGp0JW

— David May (@DavidMay04) December 30, 2020

Bulls were also quick to congratulate the Bradfordian.

👏🏻 | YOU were a credit to the city of Bradford!#WeAreOne https://t.co/IDpR6Lq8pQ

— Bradford Bulls (@OfficialBullsRL) December 30, 2020