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SKY SPORTS had to censor the crowd at the World Grand Prix after they started chanting about Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The explicit chants erupted during Danny Noppert’s match against Stephen Bunting.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced chants at the World Grand Prix.
The chants occurred during Stephen Bunting’s defeat to Danny Noppert.
Fans could be heard chanting “is a W***er” to the melody of The White Stripes’ popular song, Seven Nation Army.
However, viewers noticed that the chant was soon overshadowed by what seemed to be generic crowd noise played by the broadcaster, Sky Sports.
Fans quickly took to social media to discuss the strange occurrence.
One user remarked on X: “The crowd noise was terrible haha they could’ve made it less obvious.”
Another fan noted: “It did seem like that’s what happened! Suddenly it got very quiet!”
And one user humorously stated: “Starmer’s lost the Mattioli Arena. He should resign.”
Fan favorite Bunting was anticipated to win easily in the round of 16.
However, it was the Dutch player Noppert who secured a decisive 3-1 victory to advance to the quarter-finals.
The World No. 1 later took to the stage that evening, defeating Krzysztof Ratajski and maintaining his chances in the tournament.
The teenage sensation is also still in contention and will face defending champion Mike De Decker on Thursday evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did SKY SPORTS censor the crowd?
SKY SPORTS censored the crowd because they began chanting explicit phrases about Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a match.
What chant did the crowd use?
The crowd chanted “is a W***er” to the tune of The White Stripes’ song, Seven Nation Army.
What was the outcome of the match between Noppert and Bunting?
Danny Noppert defeated Stephen Bunting with a score of 3-1, advancing to the quarter-finals.
