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Snooker Spectator Ejected After Disrupting World Championship Final in BBC Licence Fee Protest
A female spectator halted play in the third frame as security removed her, and Murphy later complained a phone distraction affected his shot.
- A female spectator disrupted the World Snooker Championship Final at the Crucible Theatre, shouting about the BBC licence fee in what was later revealed as a self-promotional stunt.
- The woman, identifying herself online as Sasha Swan, jumped over the front-row barrier and attempted to draw attention.
- Match referee Rob Spencer, along with security guards, quickly intervened and removed her, temporarily halting the match.
- Finalists Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize were left visibly confused as the third frame was interrupted; the incident marked the second crowd disruption at the venue within 24 hours.
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China’s Wu Yize is on track to win the World Snooker Championship after building a 10-7 lead against Shaun Murphy in the final on Sunday. Chinese snooker player Wu Yezi (right) and England’s Shaun Murphy at the World Snooker Championship final on May 3, 2026. Photo: World Snooker Tour. The 22-year-old’s superb long potting and composed break-building ensured he would go into Monday’s deciding sessions in pole position to lift the trophy for the …
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