An era will end following the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship, when iconic PDC Master of Ceremonies John McDonald and top referee George Noble will retire.
World-famous MC McDonald has worked full-time on PDC tournaments since succeeding Phil Jones in 2007, although he had previously been a part of The Showdown in 2004 and the Premier League.
McDonald has since become an instantly recognisable part of the PDC's global circuit, introducing players in his own inimitable style.
A former member of the Parachute Regiment and a news photographer, he began his career as a sports MC in boxing and has also covered snooker and pool amongst a wide range of sports during the last three decades.
"I've spent two decades now working with the PDC and loved every moment, but the time is right for me to hang up my microphone," said McDonald.
"The Paddy Power World Darts Championship final will be the perfect place for me to end, as we celebrate the culmination of the biggest-ever event in the sport.
"I'm so proud to have been a part of the PDC's journey during my time as Master of Ceremonies, and I'll look forward to my remaining events on stage."
McDonald will be joined in stepping down from the PDC circuit by vastly experienced referee Noble, who will also retire following the World Darts Championship.
Noble has spent almost two decades officiating on the PDC circuit and is hugely respected throughout the sport, having previously spearheaded the BDO's refereeing roster.
"I've had a brilliant career in over three decades and spent my whole life in the sport, but the time is right for me to retire from refereeing," said Noble.
"I'll still be involved in darts away from refereeing, but this will give me the chance to spend more time with my family in future.
"I'd like to thank the PDC for the opportunity which I was given back in 2007 - the sport has given me so many wonderful memories and opened up so many doors for me throughout my life."
PDC Chief Executive Matt Porter added: “John and George have been two huge pieces in the PDC jigsaw over the last 20 years.
"John’s iconic voice and delivery, and George’s faultless refereeing have made them an integral part of our events all around the world and they are popular figures wherever we have taken events.
“We are grateful to them enormously for their contributions, not just to the PDC but to darts in general, and we wish them every success and happiness for the future – they leave as our friends with sincere thanks and best wishes."