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Mark Williams apologises for swearing in live TV interview on the BBC after reaching World Snooker Championship final

Published on May 04, 2025 at 12:11 PM

MARK WILLIAMS apologised after swearing on live TV following his win over Judd Trump.

The star became the oldest player to ever reach the as he beat the reigning No.1.

Ron Skinner of Ron Skinner & Sons being interviewed.
Mark Williams accidentally swore on the BBC after beating Judd Trump

Williams, 50, finished the Bristol cueman with .

The Welshmen spoke with the BBC after the victory and the tense nature of the final frame.

accidentally swore as he explained what was going through his mind but was quick to apologise.

He said: “I was starting to twitch towards the end. The last frame, I nearly missed the black.

“I wasn’t sure because I didn’t really play for a red, I just thought to pot the black and go up for the blue.

“But I did feel a bit of tension in the back arm and I thought, ‘S**t, I’ve missed it’. Oh, sorry.

“I thought I’d missed it. I knew he’d have cleared up if I did miss it. It frightened the life out of me.

“I am never usually nervous but I was during that break. This arm, I don’t know what it was doing.”;

Williams is a three-time world champion and will go for his fourth title against .

He added: “I can’t believe I’m in another final.

“I don’t know how I’m doing it.

“How am I competing with the number one player in the world, who wins six tournaments a year, over three days?

“I’ve got to be proud of myself.”;

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