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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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Female spectator physically ejected by ref in disrupted start to World Championship final at the Crucible
Shaun Murphy’s World Championship final against Wu Yize got off to a rowdy start with a protester ejected from the Crucible and referee Rob Spencer admonishing the audience for keeping their phones on during play.
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Leaning Left13Leaning Right6Center16Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Center
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C 46%
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