Stephen Maguire’s Fly-Eating Incident at World Snooker Championship Raises Eyebrows

In a bizarre turn of events at the World Snooker Championship, Stephen Maguire made headlines for an unexpected reason during his quarter-final match against David Gilbert. The Scot, who ultimately exited the competition with a 13-8 loss, shocked spectators by appearing to kill and eat a fly off the table.

During the 20th frame, with Gilbert leading 11-8 and 23-0 up, a fly flew into Maguire’s eye line as he was preparing to take a shot. In a surprising move, Maguire swatted the table to remove the fly from play before picking it up and putting it in his mouth. The crowd erupted in laughter as Maguire appeared to chew on the fly before taking his next shot.

Commentator Dave Hendon quipped, “Well, he has shown no mercy there, and that has been his general approach today! Here we go!” Maguire later claimed that he spat out the fly when the cameras weren’t on him, nonchalantly stating, “It was just a fly. I spat it out when nobody was looking.”

Fans took to social media to share their reactions, with some praising Maguire’s toughness and others expressing disgust at the incident. Despite the unusual distraction, Maguire was unable to mount a comeback against Gilbert, who went on to secure the win.

In the aftermath of his loss, Maguire admitted his disappointment with his performance, acknowledging that he had made it easy for Gilbert. Meanwhile, Gilbert reflected on his unexpected journey to the semi-finals, crediting a newfound confidence and motivation for his success.

As the World Snooker Championship continues, Gilbert will face Kyren Wilson in the semi-final, setting the stage for an exciting showdown between two determined competitors. The tournament has certainly seen its fair share of surprises, but Maguire’s fly-eating antics will surely go down as one of the most memorable moments in snooker history.