The 37-year-old Welshman was 3-1 down in his quarter-final to Gabriel Clemens when he sported the accessory in an attempt to block out the noise of the spectators - but still suffered a shock 5-1 defeat.
Michael van Gerwen will look to secure a fourth world title in the semi-finals after he emerged victorious against Chris Dobey.
Gerwen will take on Dimitri Van den Bergh, who defeated Johnny Clayton in the quarter-finals.
However, nothing is ever simple in the world of darts, and we'll just have to wait to see how things play out over the coming days before one player goes on to claim the Sid Waddell Trophy.
The tournament is a fan-favourite sporting event, a highlight on the calendar for many, as it rounds off 2022 with the final taking place at the start of the new year.
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How to watch PDC World Darts Championship on TV
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PDC Darts World Championship schedule
All UK time. Subject to change.
Monday 2nd January
Evening session (7:30pm)
2x semi-finals
Dimitri Van den Bergh vs Michael van Gerwen
Michael Smith vs Gabriel Clemens
Tuesday 3rd January
Evening session (8pm)
Final
Dimitri Van den Bergh/Michael van Gerwen vs Michael Smith/Gabriel Clemens
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