BBC presenter apologises as John Parrott sends emotional message during World Snooker Championship coverage

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Snooker legend Steve Davis delivered a withering assessment of Wu Yize's positioning during the World Championship final, labelling a crucial mistake as "unforgivable" at the elite level.The 22-year-old Chinese player found himself in difficulty against Shaun Murphy, who had seized momentum by claiming five consecutive frames to establish a 12-10 advantage.Wu managed to reduce the deficit to a single frame before committing the error that drew Davis's sharp criticism on BBC commentary."Oh my goodness.

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At this level, that's unforgivable," Davis remarked as the youngster was forced into a safety shot after misjudging position on a red.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Stephen Hendry, another snooker great, expressed sympathy for Wu's timing, noting: "He'll be disappointed because he was just starting to get on a roll there."The troubles did not end there for the Chinese competitor.Shortly after returning to the table, Wu found himself in positional difficulty once...

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BBC presenter Hazel Irvine offered an on-air apology to Mark Allen during coverage of the World Snooker Championship final, referencing his agonising semi-final defeat to Wu Yize.Earlier this weekend, drama unfolded in the second-to-last frame of an evening packed with tension.Wu, aged 22, had failed to pot the final pink, leaving Allen with what appeared to be a straightforward opportunity on the black.The ball sat on its spot, precisely the kind of shot the Northern Irishman would have converted countless times throughout his career.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Yet the immense pressure of securing his maiden World Championship final berth proved overwhelming.Allen was unable to sink the black, and his chance at reaching the Crucible showpiece slipped away as Wu capitalised to complete the comeback victory.Irving, discussing the incident during coverage of the final between Wu and Shaun Murphy, has now expressed her sadness for Allen."I still cannot watch Mark Allen's missed...

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A: TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Stephen Hendry, another snooker great, expressed sympathy for Wu's timing, noting: "He'll be disappointed because he was just starting to get on a roll there."The troubles did not end there for the Chinese competitor.Shortly after returning to the table, Wu found himself in positional difficulty once...

B: TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Yet the immense pressure of securing his maiden World Championship final berth proved overwhelming.Allen was unable to sink the black, and his chance at reaching the Crucible showpiece slipped away as Wu capitalised to complete the comeback victory.Irving, discussing the incident during coverage of the final between Wu and Shaun Murphy, has now expressed her sadness for Allen."I still cannot watch Mark Allen's missed...