Peter Wright cannot wait to entertain live crowds again after ‘miserable’ year PA 14 December 2020, 7:00 am Peter Wright is thrilled at the prospect of returning to Alexandra Palace to defend his World Championship title after admitting he has been “down and miserable” playing behind closed doors. The 50-year-old’s 2020 started with a bang as he won his maiden world crown, but has spent the majority of his year as defending champion by playing in sterile bubbles in Milton Keynes and Coventry due to the coronavirus pandemic. With his eccentric dress sense, which usually has a festive theme at this tournament, unique mohawk hairstyle and energetic walk-on, Wright is every inch the showman and feeds off playing in front of crowds.