May 19, 2024 5:36 am
Commentator at World Snooker Championship delights Crucible audience with comedic interruption by intruder

During the World Snooker Championship final, former world champion Ken Doherty entertained the Crucible audience with a playful jab at his co-commentator Dennis Taylor. Kyren Wilson had a commanding lead over Jak Jones since the opening session, with Jones playing catch up. However, Jones managed to pick up the first frame of the afternoon session, moving within four frames of Wilson.

In the 19th frame, Wilson’s shot was interrupted by an intruder on the table, causing Jones to pause and notice the bug. This moment prompted Doherty’s cheeky comment about Taylor’s wallet. The audience, wearing earpieces for commentary, burst into laughter at the exchange. Despite the distraction, Jones refocused and continued play, ultimately winning the frame.

Taylor acknowledged the retiring referee, Paul Collier, praising his contributions to the sport. Jones missed an opportunity with a straight red shot, leading to a safety exchange that scattered the red balls around the table. Eventually, Jones regained control of the frame with a tricky shot, narrowly avoiding a mishap when the cue ball nearly fell into a pocket. Despite

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