World Snooker Championship last stopped as TV Licence protestor kicked out of Crucible
The World Snooker Championship final between Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize was temporarily put on pause when a protestor emerged at the Crucible
A protester interrupted the World Snooker Championship final(Image: George Wood/Getty Images)
The World Snooker Championship final was abruptly interrupted when a protester tried to approach the table.
A woman, shouting ‘nobody pay their TV licences’, leapt onto the arena floor before being detained by referee Rob Spencer, as both Wu Yize and Shaun Murphy looked on.
The interruption occurred during the third frame, with Wu leading 2-0 at that point.
Despite Wu having to step back while Spencer and then security staff handled the situation, it wasn’t long before he resumed play.
One member of the crowd was then heard saying: “Well done, ref!” while those in attendance applauded Spencer and the security staff for their efforts.
Meanwhile, BBC commentator, John Parrott, said: “Yeah, sorry for that minor disturbance.”
The issue comes just 24 hours on from a member of the crowd facing ejection after shouting “never forget the Epstein files” during Wu’s clash with Mark Allen.
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Their semi-final match in Sheffield was similarly halted while security intervened.
Referee, Marcel Eckardt also addressed the crowd, saying: “Can you get this person out please, now please.”
Upon their removal, TNT commentator, Philip Studd, said: “That’s person seen the last of snooker for quite a while, I think.”
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