Snooker legends Stephen Hendry and Mark Williams shared a laugh on live TV, delighting fans with their cheeky banter during the UK Championship coverage. As they chatted about Ronnie O’Sullivan’s chase to bag a record-breaking eighth World Championship title, Williams couldn’t resist poking fun. Although O’Sullivan is currently tied with Hendry at seven titles, Williams cheekily suggested O’Sullivan’s real motivation is to nudge past Hendry, much to the amusement of viewers.
Williams quipped that despite O’Sullivan’s claims that he’s not fixated on breaking Hendry’s record, his real aim is to be the top dog. His banter had the crowd at the York Barbican in stitches, especially when Hendry jokingly pretended to swat him on the head in response. Their light-hearted exchange continued, with Hendry playfully firing back that Mark Selby might be the top ‘Mark’ in snooker right now, leaving Williams pretending to be outraged as laughter filled the room.
O’Sullivan, meanwhile, has a relaxed stance on his quest for an eighth title. In a chat with Daily Star Sport, he revealed he’s not too bothered, but admits there’s a small part of him that might like to attempt it. He humorously shared his strategy: aim for two to secure at least one!
As these snooker legends keep the humour alive, recent matches have kept fans on their toes. Scott Donaldson stunned with a 6-1 win over Mark Allen, a feat made even more moving following the recent loss of his father. Meanwhile, Williams is set to face Pang Junxu after his win over David Gilbert.
Snooker fans, brace yourselves for more laughs and thrilling matches ahead! 🎱😂