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The 2024 World Snooker Championship at the iconic Crucible Theatre in Sheffield has been nothing short of thrilling, with surprises and upsets keeping fans on the edge of their seats. The latest shock came in the quarter-finals as Ronnie O’Sullivan, the favorite to claim his record eighth world title, suffered a surprising defeat to Stuart Bingham.

O’Sullivan, who had been on a quest to make history by surpassing Stephen Hendry’s seven World Championships, fell short in a thrilling match that ended 13-10 in favor of Bingham. The defeat dashed O’Sullivan’s hopes of becoming just the fourth man to win the three triple crown events in a single season.

Meanwhile, world number two Judd Trump also faced disappointment as he was defeated by qualifier Jak Jones in a 13-9 match. With the top players facing unexpected exits, the semi-finals lineup is now set with Bingham taking on Jones and Kyren Wilson facing David Gilbert in the final four.

The World Snooker Championship, which began on April 20, will conclude on May 6 with the crowning of the new champion. Fans can catch all the action live on the BBC, with matches broadcasted on BBC Two, BBC Four, the BBC red button, BBC iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website. The tournament is also available on Eurosport in the UK, with streaming options for subscribers on the Discovery+ app.

With a total prize fund of £2,395,000 up for grabs, including a £500,000 prize for the winner, the stakes are high as the remaining players battle it out for snooker’s most prestigious title. Don’t miss the semi-finals on Thursday, May 2, as the competition heats up at the Crucible Theatre.