Snooker star John Higgins breaks down on live TV as BBC host comforts him after turmoil

Snooker champion John Higgins comforted by BBC presenter after bursting into tears

Four-time world snooker champion John Higgins has revealed the personal reason he broke down during a live BBC interview. The 49-year-old player beat Joe O’Connor 10-7 at the World Snooker Championships at the Crucible in Sheffield on Monday (21 April), and was visibly emotional when he was interviewed by the BBC panel. Higgins, whose father died from cancer back in 2011, revealed his father-in-law suffered a heart attack last week. “I left my p…

Snooker star John Higgins breaks down on live TV as BBC host comforts him after turmoil

John Higgins booked his place in the second round of the World Snooker Championship with a 10-7 win over Joe O'Connor

John Higgins ‘the most emotional he’s ever felt’ as he walked to Crucible match in tears

John Higgins battled his emotions in Sheffield on Monday (Picture: Getty Images) An emotional few days caught up with John Higgins as he walked to his clash with Joe O’Connor in tears, but he dealt with the situation admirably, emerging with a 10-7 win at the Crucible. The Wizard of Wishaw’s preparation for the World Championship was rocked as his father-in-law suffered a heart attack last week. Thankfully his health stabilised and has improved,…

'Most emotional I've been' - John Higgins breaks down in tears after victory

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John Higgins chokes back tears live on air and consoled by BBC snooker host

John Higgins got emotional after his World Snooker Championship victory over Joe O'Connor.

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