After weeks of speculation concerning the future of England star Andy Fordham, the BDO has issued a press release, which can be seen below.

The British Darts Organisation is delighted that ANDY FORDHAM, the 2004 Lakeside World Professional Darts Champion, will continue to be an ambassador for BDO/WDF darts in this country and throughout the world.
"I have played BDO darts all my life and nothing will change that", says Andy as he prepares to compete in the Tempus International Darts League in The Hague. "Jenny and I are part of the BDO family and, since 1994, Lakeside has become a second home to me. After reaching four Semi-Finals, to be crowned the first Lakeside World Pro Champion in 2004 was the greatest moment in my life, and it has changed everything for the better. I can't wait to get back to Lakeside in 2006!"
Watched by the largest audience for darts in the world - 4.6 million BBC viewers and darts fans in 74 countries around the globe - Andy's Lakeside World Pro victory confirmed his undeniable status as the best known and best loved player in world darts.
The massive TV exposure and publicity generated by his victory in the No.1 Championship in World Darts, has gone on to enhance his darts career by establishing him as a TV celebrity through numerous guest appearances on a whole range of TV shows, including top-rating series like 'Celebrity Fit Club' and 'Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway'.
As the biggest character in world darts, 'The Viking' will be competing in the Tempus International Darts League from May 7th to 15th and his ongoing schedule includes the Bavaria World Darts Trophy, Winmau World Masters and the 2006 Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships - all televised majors in the BDO Grand Slam title.
In addition, Andy has been selected to play for England in the WDF World Cup in Perth, Australia later this year.