Stephen Maguire’s Bizarre Act Leaves Fans Feeling Queasy at World Snooker Championship

Scotland’s Stephen Maguire has left fans shocked – and slightly queasy – during his quarterfinal loss at the World Snooker Championship. The 43-year-old was aiming to reach his third Crucible semi-final and his first in 12 years, but ultimately fell short against qualifier Gilbert, who secured a 13-8 victory.

However, it was not just the defeat that had fans talking. During the match, viewers were left stunned when Maguire paused after spotting something on the table. In a bizarre turn of events, the Glaswegian leaned over, picked up the object, and popped it into his mouth. It was later revealed that he had ingested a fly, which he promptly spat out when no one was looking.

The unusual incident was not the only talking point of the match. Maguire was also criticized by former world snooker champion Ken Doherty for conceding the final frame prematurely. Trailing 12-8 to Gilbert, Maguire needed one snooker to stay in the game but decided to shake Gilbert’s hand and concede the match instead.

Despite his disappointing loss, Maguire explained his surprising decision, citing his struggles throughout the match and his frustration with his performance. Qualifier Gilbert, on the other hand, expressed his surprise at Maguire’s early concession and praised his opponent for his sportsmanship.

In the end, Gilbert advanced to the semi-finals for the first time since 2019, while Maguire was left reflecting on a match filled with unexpected twists and turns. The World Snooker Championship continues to deliver thrilling moments and unexpected outcomes, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.