Van Gerwen dominated the final, which included a match-record 42 180s, finishing with an average of 108.06 and completing five ton-plus finishes.

The Dutchman produced another stunning performance to see off two-time champion Gary Anderson 7-3.

"Of all people you should not ask me a question like that.”

Bristow sparked outrage and was branded "homophobic" after he commented on the abuse investigations