BBC’s snooker coverage at The Masters took an unexpected turn when beloved presenter Hazel Irvine had to say a quick sorry on live TV. Known for her flawless delivery, Irvine slipped up by forgetting snooker legend Dennis Taylor’s win in her historical rundown of Northern Irish champions while praising Mark Allen.
Quick to correct herself, Irvine laughingly apologised with, “How could I forget about Dennis Taylor? Sorry DT!” Her colleagues, Stephen Hendry and John Parrott, joined in with some friendly banter, lightening the mood in the studio. Parrott even joked about Taylor spilling his tea in disbelief!
The incident unfolded while the pundits were analysing Allen’s performance against Mark Williams. Despite Allen trailing 2-1, he pulled off an impressive victory by winning five frames in a row. His win wasn’t just skill but sheer grit, especially after battling food poisoning just days before. He cheekily admitted he might have needed to wear a “nappy for TV” had it come closer.
This win pushes Allen into the quarter-finals, where he’ll face either Judd Trump or Ding Junhui. And let’s not forget Hazel’s light-hearted promise to buy Dennis a drink to make up for her on-air blunder. We all have our moments, right? Here’s hoping for less drama, more snooker!🎱