SHOCKING ANNOUNCEMENT: SNOOKER SUPERSTAR JUDE TRUMP MADE A MOCKERY STATEMENT ABOUT JOHN HIGGINS WHO CAME FROM 5-3 DOWN TO BEAT HIM 6-5 IN AN EPIC BATTLE, RAISING HIS HOPES OF A THIRD JOHNSTONE’S PAINT MASTER TITLE AND BECOMING THE OLDEST EVER FINALIST IN A TRIPLE CROWN EVENT! SAYING……….Touch down

In one of the most dramatic moments of the Johnstone’s Paint Masters, snooker superstar Jude Trump has sparked controversy with a post-match statement that has left the snooker world talking.
After being edged out 6-5 by John Higgins, who mounted an incredible comeback from 5-3 down, Trump’s brief comment—“Touch down”—was widely interpreted as mocking. Higgins’ victory not only keeps him in contention for a third Johnstone’s Paint Masters title, but also makes him the oldest ever finalist in a Triple Crown event, further cementing his legendary status.
Fans and pundits quickly reacted to Trump’s remark. While some defended it as lighthearted banter, many felt it was inappropriate given the sheer magnitude of Higgins’ comeback and the high stakes of the match. Social media erupted with debates, memes, and hot takes as the snooker community weighed in.
Despite the controversy, the spotlight remains on Higgins, whose skill, resilience, and historic achievement have captured the imagination of snooker enthusiasts worldwide. Meanwhile, Trump faces questions about sportsmanship and whether his rivalry with Higgins has now reached a new, heated chapter.
The snooker world eagerly awaits the final, where history may yet be made—and tensions are sure to run high.