An OnlyFans model named Sasha Swan disrupted the World Snooker Championship final on May 3, 2026, at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. She protested against the BBC licence fee during a match between Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize.
The incident occurred during the third frame of the final. Wu Yize was leading 10-7 at that time. Swan shouted, ‘Who f—ing pays their TV licence anyway?’ as she attempted to make her point.
Referee Rob Spencer intervened quickly, preventing Swan from reaching the playing area. Security personnel ejected her from the venue shortly after.
The audience reacted negatively to her actions, booing Swan and applauding her removal. This protest is not an isolated event; previous finals have also faced disruptions, including a Just Stop Oil demonstration in 2023.
Sasha Swan is known for her presence on social media, boasting around 36,000 followers on X. Following the incident, she stated, ‘F*** the BBC, f*** the snooker, f*** everybody.’
As of midday Tuesday, there are no further updates on potential repercussions for Swan or any official statements from the BBC regarding her protest.
