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Wales Online
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Snooker fan collapses live on BBC during World Championship coverage
Snooker fan collapses live on BBC during World Championship coverage A snooker fan fainted live on the BBC on Thursday afternoon during the World Championship quarter-finals at the Crucible, but was soon back on his feet and appeared to be fine The snooker fan, wearing sunglasses, fainted during a segment broadcast live on Thursday afternoon (Image: BBC ) A snooker supporter suddenly fainted during a live BBC broadcast at the World Championship quarter-finals, prompting half a dozen audience members to rush over and check on him. The man, who had been watching a segment highlighting elite female players, was back upright shortly afterward and reportedly only required a large glass of water, having been affected by heat and dehydration on an unseasonably warm day in Sheffield. Dressed in a blue tee, he was seen breathing heavily and touching his forehead while Welsh presenter Abigail Davies was in conversation with top women's snooker figures Daisy May Oliver and Hannah Jones at the Winter Gardens. Moments later, he slumped to his right and collapsed. Spectators nearby moved swiftly to help, and host Hazel Irvine later gave a reassuring update live on-air. "It's certainly hot here in the Winter Gardens," Irvine said, via the Mirror. "You might have seen earlier on when Abi was interviewing some of the top women players in the game, there was a little incident behind her. "A gentleman fainted. He's absolutely fine, just a wee bit dehydrated. He's now been given a very large glass of water and an ice cream. Everything is A-OK." Article continues below Fellow spectators look on as the man falls to the ground (Image: BBC ) The clip was shown during Thursday's quarter-final coverage, with John Higgins leading Mark Williams 5-3 in a clash between two seasoned players. Meanwhile, Zhao Xintong had pulled ahead 6-2 against Chris Wakelin in their initial session. That afternoon, Ronnie O'Sullivan was scheduled to take on Si Jiahui, and Luca Brecel was set to challenge Judd Trump, the current world No. 1. The remaining matches were due to pick up again in the evening, all aiming for 13-frame victories. If O'Sullivan manages to win his match, he could then meet Zhao Xintong or Chris Wakelin in the semi-finals. Zhao has returned after serving a 20-month suspension for match fixing, and previously held the UK Championship title. The fan is reportedly OK after fainting at the Winter Gardens (Image: BBC ) O'Sullivan, however, shrugged off the idea that his path to the final might be easier than expected. "Not really. I mean I've played this so many times and the draw opens up and you get beat," he said. Article continues below "That one loses, that one wins. The guy that wins it is usually the guy that deserves to win it. So, it doesn't really matter what happens to the draw."
Daily Record
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Snooker fan dramatically faints live on BBC at World Championship as others rush to help
A snooker fan unexpectedly collapsed live on BBC while watching the World Championship quarter-finals at the Crucible, prompting around six nearby fans to rush to his aid. The man had been watching a segment featuring prominent women's players when he went down, but he quickly recovered and just needed a substantial amount of water, as he appeared to be dealing with dehydration amid Sheffield's unusually high temperatures. Wearing a blue shirt, he was seen taking slow breaths and wiping his brow while presenter Abigail Davies interviewed women's snooker talents Daisy May Oliver and Hannah Jones inside the Winter Gardens venue. Without warning, he tilted to the right and hit the floor. Onlookers swiftly checked on him, and presenter Hazel Irvine shortly shared an update on his situation. "It's certainly hot here in the Winter Gardens," Irvine said, via the Mirror . "You might have seen earlier on when Abi was interviewing some of the top women players in the game, there was a little incident behind her. "A gentleman fainted. He's absolutely fine, just a wee bit dehydrated. He's now been given a very large glass of water and an ice cream. Everything is A-OK." The incident aired during Thursday's quarter-final broadcasts, where John Higgins had taken a 5-3 advantage over fellow veteran Mark Williams . Meanwhile, Zhao Xintong led Chris Wakelin 6-2 after the first part of their match. Later in the day, Ronnie O'Sullivan's face-off with Si Jiahui was scheduled, along with Luca Brecel's duel against top seed Judd Trump . The two remaining contests were set to resume in the evening, with the quarter-finals requiring 13 frames to win. If O'Sullivan defeats Si, he will next face either Zhao Xintong, returning from a lengthy ban, or unseeded Chris Wakelin in the semis, as he aims to secure an unprecedented eighth world crown. Still, The Rocket played down talk of an easy route to the title. "Not really. I mean I've played this so many times and the draw opens up and you get beat," he said. "That one loses, that one wins. The guy that wins it is usually the guy that deserves to win it. So, it doesn't really matter what happens to the draw."
Daily Mirror
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Snooker fan faints live on BBC during World Championship coverage
A snooker fan dramatically fainted live on BBC during coverage of the World Championship quarter-finals from the Crucible with half a dozen other spectators rushing to ensure his wellbeing. But the spectator, who was watching a segment with some of the top women's players, was soon back on his feet and simply in need of a big glass of water because he was reportedly suffering from dehydration during an unseasonably warm day in Sheffield. The man, wearing a blue T-shirt, was seen taking several deep breaths and rubbing his forehead as presenter Abigail Davies interviewed women's snooker stars Daisy May Oliver and Hannah Jones at the Winter Gardens. And he suddenly fell to his right and to the ground. Several other fans quickly ensured he was OK and presenter Hazel Irvine soon provided an update on his condition. 'It's certainly hot here in the Winter Gardens," Irvine said. "You might have seen earlier on when Abi (Davies) was interviewing some of the top women players in the game, there was a little incident behind her. "A gentleman fainted. He's absolutely fine, just a wee bit dehydrated. He's now been given a very large glass of water and an ice cream. Everything is A-OK.' The footage was shown during coverage of Thursday's quarter-finals with John Higgins leading Mark Williams 5-3 in a battle of the veterans, while China's Zhao Xintong is 6-2 in front against Chris Wakelin after their opening sessions.. Ronnie O'Sullivan's meeting with Si Jiahui and Luca Brecel's clash against world number one Judd Trump were set to get underway this afternoon, with the other two matches returning for the evening session. The quarter-finals are a race to 13 frames. Should he triumph over Si, O'Sullivan could then meet either unseeded Chris Wakelin or Zhao Xintong, the ex-UK champion back from a 20-month ban, in the semi-final as he chases a record eighth world title. But O'Sullivan has been quick to dismiss any notion of an easy path to victory. "Not really. I mean I've played this so many times and the draw opens up and you get beat," he said. "That one loses, that one wins. The guy that wins it is usually the guy that deserves to win it. So, it doesn't really matter what happens to the draw." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Scotsman
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
World Snooker Championship 2025 Quarter Final Draw: Here's how the last eight is shaping up - including Williams v Higgins
We're nearly down to the last eight at the biggest tournament in the snooker world. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... We're nearly at the halfway point of the 2025 Halo World Snooker Championship - the 49th consecutive year the event has been held at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre. Zhao Xintong, John Higgins, Mark Williams and Chris Wakelin are already through to the world championship quarter finals. | Getty Images First held in 1927, it is the longest-running and most prestigious tournament in professional snooker, with a prize fund of £2,395,000, of which the winner will receive £500,000. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Last year saw Kyren Wilson defeat Jak Jones 18–14 in the final. Wilson returned to defend his title but fell at the first hurdle, being knocked out in the first round by Lei Peifan. The first day of this year's tournament saw Scotland's John Higgins get off to a winning start, grinding out a 10-7 first round win over Joe O'Connor. Wednesday saw Ronnie O'Sullivan blow Ali Carter off the table, winning four frames without reply in their afternoon session to triumph 10-4. On Thursday Mark Selby became the latest seed to fall, following a nail-biting 10-8 marathon against Ben Woollaston that finished after midnight and completed the first round in suitable style. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Friday saw Mark Allen make a memorable 147 - despite losing to Chris Wakelin. Saturday saw John Higgins dramatically win again against Xiao Guodong in a nail-biting final frame decider to progress to the last eight. He'll play old rival Mark Williams in the next round. And yesterday saw both Ronnie O'Sullivan and 2023 champion Luca Brecel come within one frame of the quarters, both leading 14-4 against Chinese players Pang Junxu and Ding Junhui. So, here's the latest on the quarters. What's the quarter final draw at the World Snooker Championship? Here's now the last eight is looking: John Higgins (3) v Mark Williams (6) Zhao Xintong v Chris Wakelin Pang Junxu or Ronnie O'Sullivan (5) v Ben Woollaston or Si Jiahui (13) Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ding Junhui (10) or Luca Brecel (7) v Judd Trump (2) or Shaun Murphy (15) When will the quarter finals of the World Snooker Championship be played? Here's the full schedule for the quarter finals: Tuesday, April 29 10am Zhao Xintong v Chris Wakelin John Higgins (3) v Mark Williams (6) 2.30pm Pang Junxu/Ronnie O'Sullivan (5) v Ben Woollaston/Si Jiahui (13) Ding Junhui (10)/Luca Brecel (7) v Judd Trump (2)/Shaun Murphy (15) 7pm Zhao Xintong v Chris Wakelin John Higgins (3) v Mark Williams (6) Wednesday, April 30 10am Pang Junxu/Ronnie O'Sullivan (5) v Ben Woollaston/Si Jiahui (13) John Higgins (3) v Mark Williams (6) 2.30pm Zhao Xintong v Chris Wakelin Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ding Junhui (10)/Luca Brecel (7) v Judd Trump (2)/Shaun Murphy (15) 7pm Pang Junxu/Ronnie O'Sullivan (5) v Ben Woollaston/Si Jiahui (13) Ding Junhui (10)/Luca Brecel (7) v Judd Trump (2)/Shaun Murphy (15) What is the format for the quarter final of the World Snooker Championship? The quarter-finals are the best of 25 frames (first to 13 frames), played over three sessions. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Can I watch the Snooker World Championship on television?
Metro
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Metro
World Snooker Championship 2025 results, scores and schedule for Day 10
The second round of the World Snooker Championship comes to an end on Monday, with just eight players remaining by the end of the day's action. It already feels a long time ago that defending champion Kyren Wilson was beaten on the opening evening of the tournament, but there remains a fair distance to cover yet, with the quarter-finals beginning on Tuesday. Plenty of big names have fallen, with the likes of Mark Selby and Neil Robertson joining Wilson in losing in the opening round, but a string of heavyweights remain in the tournament. The two quarter-finals we already know see Class of 92 legends Mark Williams and John Higgins face each other, while Zhao Xintong and Chris Wakelin battle it out in the first appearance at this stage for both men. It looks set to be a very short evening session on Monday as Ronnie O'Sullivan leads Pang Junxu 12-4 and Luca Brecel is ahead of Ding Junhui by the same scoreline in a race to 13. The Crucible crowd will be hoping for as much play as possible, but an exhibition from some snooker legends looks most likely. The quarter-finals begin on Wednesday and are played over the same best-of-25 distance that the second round matches are. Monday April 28 13.00Si Jiahui 9-7 Ben Woollaston Shaun Murphy 6-10 Judd Trump 19.00 Ronnie O'Sullivan 12-4 Pang Junxu Luca Brecel 12-4 Ding Junhui Quarter-finals Tuesday April 29 10.00Zhao Xintong vs Chris Wakelin John Higgins vs Mark Williams 14.30O'Sullivan/Pang vs Si/Woollaston Brecel/Ding vs Murphy/Trump 19.00Zhao Xintong vs Chris Wakelin John Higgins vs Mark Williams Wednesday April 30 10.00John Higgins vs Mark Williams O'Sullivan/Pang vs Si/Woollaston 14.30Zhao Xintong vs Chris Wakelin Brecel/Ding vs Murphy/Trump 19.00O'Sullivan/Pang vs Si/Woollaston Brecel/Ding vs Murphy/Trump Round One More Trending Lei Peifan 10-9 Kyren WilsonXiao Guodong 10-4 Matthew SeltMark Williams 10-8 Wu YizeHossein Vafaei 10-9 Barry HawkinsChris Wakelin 10-8 Neil RobertsonZhao Xintong 10-4 Jak JonesMark Allen 10-6 Fan ZhengyiJohn Higgins 10-7 Joe O'ConnorDing Junhui 10-7 Zak SuretySi Jiahui 10-6 Dave GilbertShaun Murphy 10-4 Daniel WellsPang Junxu 10-7 Zhang AndaRonnie O'Sullivan 10-4 Ali CarterJudd Trump 10-4 Zhou YuelongLuca Brecel 10-7 Ryan Day Ben Woollaston 10-8 Mark Selby Round Two Chris Wakelin 13-6 Mark AllenJohn Higgins 13-12 Xiao GuodongHossein Vafaei 10-13 Mark Williams Zhao Xintong 13-10 Lei Peifan MORE: Judd Trump reckons he is in Shaun Murphy's head before Crucible clash MORE: Pang Junxu 'not afraid' of Ronnie O'Sullivan as he looks for Crucible revenge MORE: Judd Trump reveals World Championship plan which he may have already ruined
