Protester Interrupts World Snooker Championship Final Over TV Licence Fee

A woman identified as Sasha Swan disrupted the World Snooker Championship final between Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize on Sunday at the Crucible in Sheffield, GB News reported. The incident marked an interruption during the 50th edition of the world final at the venue. Swan vaulted over barriers and rushed toward the table while shouting about the TV licence fee during the third frame.

Three security staff members intercepted Swan before she reached the playing area, and she was ejected from the venue. The audience booed the protest and then applauded after her removal. Referee Rob Spencer blocked Swan's path during the commotion.

Sasha Swan, an adult content creator with approximately 36,000 followers on X, confirmed her responsibility for the incident in an explicit video posted to her social media accounts. Swan also reshared an image of Rob Spencer on social media with a caption stating she 'would love him to touch me more'. In the video, Swan declared: 'no one pays their TV licence' and 'f the BBC and f snooker'.

She added: 'But who the f* does pay their TV licence? ' Despite her criticism, Swan mentioned: 'Get on my Twitter right now and you'll see me and Ronnie O'Sullivan. Shaun Murphy advanced to the final with a win over John Higgins, who is aged 50.

Wu Yize reached the final by defeating Mark Allen.