Snooker World Championship 2023 Ronnie O'Sullivan blanks the crowd

Mark Selby, John Parrot and Gary Wilson talk to fans

[@xxxstanstillxxx]

I didn’t know in my mind if I would like Selby, but after watching that I have total respect for him, he gave just a little of his time to others who waited for a selfie or an autograph. He’s a top bloke in my book now. 👏👏👏

[@catweasle5737]

This is why I have always respected Mark. He's a top bloke in my books.

[@fargodavilleitnotd6729]

Because he does whatever you ask him like a trained dog? The moment one day he says no and you lot will be all over him! turn on a sixpence, thats the trouble with fans obsessed with selfies, they dont even take into account how anyone else feels.

[@mikemorris4548]

Exactly, people/fans can't keep effectively mocking a player for a photo/autograph, you gota be quick, read the players emotions etc, they're not friggin robots, they're human beings and have feelings also, but this is the unfortunate reality of an idiotic society now.

[@LIVERNIL723]

This is refreshing to see in the society we now live in. Never forget your roots. Mark Selby took the fans like duck to water and so down-to-earth and pleasant.

[@pyroguitars1296]

Mark Selby is my new favourite player. So kind.

[@pyeriotsquad]

Never knew Selby was such a lovely bloke. Respect!

[@anthonysavage1989]

Massive Ronnie fan and disappointed he didn’t stop but big respect to Selby and the others 👏👏👏👏

[@chakko007]

Well, Ronnie always was a very dubious character. It's in the family.

[@plrzm8794]

He might of needed to be somewhere

[@sammywhitaker4644]

Funny how all the way through the video it was players/pundits arriving and when it came to Ronnie it was him leaving, maybe after he lost? This is just someone who doesn't like the guy posting to make him look bad ffs

[@paulpurves484]

I hope Selby wins after watching how respectful he was to his fans, an absolute gent.

[@ewanthug91]

i hope so!!

[@mbucd]

Went up in my estimation.

[@CountryGalB]

He always is. I'm from near Leicester so I get behind him. He is a gent!

[@paulpurves484]

@Sergei1847 Ronnie a fantastic player but he’s got a horrible attitude and some of his interviews are cringe at best

[@paulpurves484]

@Sergei1847 oh wow one instance when he actually comes across like a normal human being well done .

[@robbflynn4325]

Mark Selby. What a nice guy❤

[@ryanporteous2834]

Very humble guy Mark Selby 👏

[@johnmusk7007]

Total respect to Selby

[@michaeldevaney5728]

Selby is an absolute gentleman and a great ambassador for snooker what a truly lovely man

[@Crashawsome]

Calm down, Mick

[@ajb6243]

Selby one of the greatest players ever on and off the table

[@mogznwaz]

I was at an exhibition and Ronnie had just won the World Championship. A lot of people thought he might not turn up. But he did. My boyfriend chatted to him for ages and he was great. I think it might just depend what mood he’s in 🤷‍♀️

[@mickyreadman5980]

Ronnie has pre arranged certain days & times where he does photos & autographs at tournaments etc. People are becoming more aware of this. Ronnie gets hammered if he stops to sign a few or few pictures etc. Ronnie is very generous, trust me. Cheers.

[@edwardowen4488]

It goes with the territory of being famous!

[@michaelrock3239]

So he can charge money for it?

[@henfc456]

Here after mark’s 147 what a player and gentlemen taking his time to be in all those photos 👍 🎱

[@jonathanp89]

Mark Selby seemed such a wholesome chap. Much respect.

[@mrf9893]

I love Selby so much more after watching this video

[@sallymacpherson7243]

Me too

[@kwilson5832]

When players these days are playing, they're so focused (there's nothing wrong with that, as there is a lot at stake), but it make it hard for their personalities to be seen. Watching this, it's so refreshing to see Mark Selby so relaxed and taking time with the fans. My opinion of him has improved greatly watching this. Also Gary and John, who took time out to make several fans' day.

[@Cybertron-cs7sk]

I spent time with Stallone in London whilst I worked for him in 1994 and he signed everything and let his fans photograph him sometimes taking 30 minutes each trip each way everytime he was in public. I was exhausted watching his patience and love for his fans. When I see a new movie star not giving anything back Stallone is a legend and appreciates who he owes for his success.

[@metrobar3367]

I lost respect for him and Arnold the way they succumbed to the government agenda of refugees & vax.

[@lifeevent88]

What did you do for him ie work?

[@conormccormack7841]

@@metrobar3367 I thought it was asylum seekers. Must be interchangeable when it suits the jew's of Cains' agenda. Global warming/climate change being an example

[@garethjones8047]

Yeah ne needed the fans back tgen, he doesnt now. Disposable people

[@MikeBarratt-lk3gt]

​@@metrobar3367 people like you think everything is an agenda without any proof.

[@mrme9580]

You would think that Ronnie O'Sullivan would give something back to his adoring fans, they've been supporting him for many years.

[@hystericalwolf]

He does in many ways that people either seem to ignore or just don't know about. (his merch being one of the biggest things that thankfully isn't ignored but is something massive that he gives back). He's one of, if not the biggest name in Snooker and it's not wonder that with the amount of attention he gets from both fan and press alike, who can blame him for not particularly wanting to get too involved. A little crowd ackowledgment (he gave a slight wave) is just as good as actually interacting. At least it's something.

[@Jordothecat98]

@@hystericalwolfyes his merch that he profits from is how he gives back 😂😂😂

[@garfield4108]

Great to see. John Parrott is a great bloke. Saw him do an exhibition once and he was fantastic and polite to everyone.

[@delboy9234]

Met Mark Selby briefly at the snooker before he was that famous. He's a good guy who's got time for people.

[@bartonbank2531]

Selby is a top bloke. He realises how much he needs the fans. Ronnie thinks the fans need him

[@mikemorris4548]

It's actually both ways.

[@northernthrifter8817]

Absolute nonsense you don't know what's going on in someone's life, they're human beings, how would you like being pestered by stranger's every time you go out in public. Snooker players make money from sponsors prize money the fans financial contribution would not pay a week's expenses. I've met Ronnie a couple of times he came out for a meal with a group of friends and was very nice bloke very humble, I don't believe celebrities like being famous unless they're narcissistic. People should learn to love themselves as much as they do celebrities the world would be a better place for it.

[@jnicholls21]

​@@northernthrifter8817The sponsors are interested in the first place because of the fans' attention - if nobody watched the game, there'd be no sponsors and no prize money.

[@bartonbank2531]

@@northernthrifter8817 this wasn't someone walking up to him in tescos it was outside snookers flagship event, there were kids there just wanting a picture with or an autograph from their idol. He couldn't be arsed. He's the best player to ever pick a cue up but I don't like his attitude to the sport or most of his fellow pros and fans. Your entitled to your opinion and so am I

[@stewartwilliamson5562]

If Ronnie stopped for one picture, he’d be there for hours… I think he just avoids it because you can’t just give one or two people that wouldn’t be fair on the others

[@safescubadivingwithanis]

Gary Wilson probably doesn't realise how much of an inspiration he is to his fans... he's struggled with mental health issues, yet his fans adore him

[@bipbippadotta3680]

He acknowledged the crowd. Didn't sign autographs or take photos but, didn't blank them either 🙄

[@DavidBhoy1967]

Selby is a legend. Patience of a saint there lol.

[@TheLegendOfMegaMan]

Watching him play requires the patience of a saint. Lovely chap tho!

[@casbyness]

My parents live very near to Ronnie and see him occasionally. They are friends with another neighbour who spends a lot of time jogging, and therefore bumps into Ronnie very frequently. That guy told my parents that he's terrified to greet Ronnie when they pass each other, since half the time he'll respond with a "hello" and a friendly smile, but the other half of the time he'll cast you a murderous look or outright just tell you to fuck off. Complicated fellow, that one. :)

[@b3564]

He has been given a halo over the years, by commenters, idiots shouting, he lives in the world of his own! Snooker is not about that!

[@carlhartwell7978]

Lol, one word might be complicated... there are other words I might choose though!

[@ashku27]

Maybe he just doesn't like being stalked

[@martinmiller6984]

It must be a pain being asked all the time so respect to ones who are polite

[@delux976]

Selby one hell of a player great guy as well I remember seeing Jimmy White at an airport I pointed at him from a distance telling my daughter who he was she had no idea. Jimmy saw me and came over and chatted .I was shocked no edge to him he seemed to want to chat .He was flying out with his manager to a tournament .Even though it was a time when he had dropped down the rankings you could tell he loved the game

[@bobstermaher]

Ronnie was going somewhere. Doubt he would have blanked the fans. He did acknowledge them in all fairness.

[@nervo6321]

Mark Selby great guy with the fans

[@quaverpants]

I was walking through Leicester shopping centre 3 weeks ago, looked up & said, that's Mark Selby...i reached out to shake his hand & he said hello. Shook my hand & casually walked on whilst i wished him well. Total respect to Mark...👏👏, a very humble guy! Don't get me started on O'Sullivan....arrogant prat!

[@pritch2002]

JP, Gary and Mark have not and will not forget their roots. Classy chaps. Ronnie is Ronnie.. he has to do things his way, but in fairness he has a higher profile

[@QuickClipChronicle]

has no one seen the documentary on Ronnie O'Sullivans life ????? he explains clearly that he has a phobia of interaction with people like that respect it......

[@everythingbobbywolfe]

I think it's obvious that Ronnie isn't really a "fans" kinda guy. He's borderline autistic, if not on the spectrum. He's a reclusive guy. He woukd play snooker even it was for nobody and for no money. He's nice enough of your friends with him but not really a famous extrovert. He's a kooky eccentric genius type. He didn't pretend to be anything other than that

[@PeterSmith-ls7ut]

He plays for the money only. He said that.

[@mikemorris4548]

Whether he said that or not, people need to leave him alone, when he wants to be left alone, simple really.

[@PeterSmith-ls7ut]

@@mikemorris4548 Lol

[@dozzio]

Selby is a top notch guy

[@stevebubbs]

pure time for Mark, lovely fella

[@bustagroovy74]

Selby was exactly the same when I was there in 2007, legend 🤩🇦🇺

[@darrenroche9225]

Fans are what make sports stars who they are , you have to give something back when you see them like that , fair play to the 3 lads and great to see them walking in with no ego's or anything , just happy to be normal

[@philmartin172]

His snooker has been great. But behaviour is never right. All take . Never gives. Welldone mark. Total gentleman.

[@leemoore107]

I'll never forget me and my mate Tom, travelling up to the Ricoh arena to watch Ronnie in the champion of champions. We were in the casino next door which was absolutely dead and we couldn't believe our luck when Ronnie started walking through and me and my mate politely asked him for a photo ,bearing in mind there was 4 of us in total in the whole place, he just looked at us both and said "na I don't do photos" and walked straight past us 😂 we were so annoyed we started cheering for marco fu in the match lol

[@777tractorboy]

It means an awful lot to fans when their hero takes a moment to have a picture with them

[@PacersGazKobe824]

He doesn’t blank them, he raises his cue in acknowledgment, granted he didn’t spend time with them, but he didn’t blank them at all. Fair play to Mark, John and Gary. Big respect to those 3 boys.

[@ronero_urvanwar]

If that's a raise then he can't get it up.

[@bjrnchrstn]

Not really a peoples champion like Jimmy or Alex.

[@boreilly82]

​@@bjrnchrstn Ronnie is an actual champion, not a 'people's champion'

[@stevedillon8430]

@Bill O'Reilly selby has won plenty but he doesn't act like a prick

[@L1ghtOn3]

​@@boreilly82 To be a "Champion" the Crucible only counts? Jimmy might not have won one there, although very close a few times, but WAS a champion, but Alex Did, he was class. The ones I liked to watch the most: S. Hendry A. Higgins J. White J. Higgins R. O'Sullivan Even though a great player on his day, I never really understood the rally behind Ronnie though, as he doesn't even hold the game in high regards or the fans either, yet loads fall at his feet, but he never shows that kind of appreciation back. He ain't that interested at all. The fans are the ones who put money in their pockets, so at least take 2 mins with your fans who have travelled miles to see you!

[@Barberdon2022]

I tell you what mark selby is a true gentleman big respect to him 👊👊👊

[@SuperChalkster]

Mark Selby was awesome. my opinions changed of him. lol

[@carljohnson1997]

Good on gary Wilson too

[@colinbaker3916]

Many congratulations to Luca Brecel, and also to Mark Selby, who’s had a tough time recently, but made a 147 in the final and was very gracious. Who are the Safety Police?

[@tgpok4r]

what else you expect from Ronnie, unlike others he’s far from a gentleman, he’s to full of his own importance in the game,

[@leeakram1]

Mark Selby, John Parrot and Gary Wilson was lovely to see. It's a shame to see that from Ronnie - people who love this guy must have been heartbroken whilst getting blanked. Sad really 😞

[@danielkarmy4893]

Have you considered that it might be incredibly difficult for him to engage with them in that way? (Yes, there are a lot of us who find these things overwhelming...he may just be an arsehole, or maybe, just maybe, he might not...)

[@rejapgee]

He lifted his cue to the crowd - that's literally acknowledging, not blanking.

[@granttnarg3615]

He's in tournament mode too so can't really knock him.

[@stevenmycroft1782]

Don't make excuses

[@Deleba333]

And I lift the seat when I piss.

[@johnallan4826]

To daft come on Ronnie fans

[@MrChippiechappie]

He didn’t spend 30 seconds with his fans or sign one autograph that’s blanking in my book. He’s out now anyway after throwing his match with Brecel.

[@johnwei6659]

Credit to Selby, he takes equally long time off the table with the fans.. Respect

[@FIREBLADEONE]

Top bloke Mark Selby, a Champion off the table too!

[@Romalian1]

Mark Selby is a real Champion with a big C with the fans. John Parrot and Gary Wilson too. Ronnie... is a Champion of... evading fans...

[@mohammedzaman8550]

Love Ronnie. What a gent ❤️

[@shellsbignumber2]

Not really ignore, he just made a quick get away.

[@FvGa]

I might have gone full circle on Selby, going from half the tour calling him the most negative player to make a 147 in the final and playing attacking and attractive snooker: I'm back to being a Selby fan, not least because of what you see here, he does put in miles and makes time for the fans unlike some others.

[@TheDeve]

I think Ronnie is the only player who is being chauffeured in a Maybach every day

[@TheDeve]

@@rapidreaper That’s a nearly 200k car

[@MultiWalrus1]

@@TheDeve Ha! Range Rover money xD

[@williamgoggin3633]

Spoilt rotten lost touch with ordinary people

[@martinsledge7563]

Heard it is D. Hurts motor!..

[@casbyness]

Hossein is probably his driver. XD

[@Ashleyhad]

Think mark selby is my new favourite player, what a lovely guy

[@johnkane5401]

Mark Selby, John Parrot top guys! always remember your fans ....Its very important, they helped put you where you are!

[@McLKeith]

Being a foreigner, Canadian, I had to look up blanks. There is no way Ronnie blanked fans. He’s a little preoccupied, but I saw him talking to fans.

[@glenm2825]

oh I so hope Selby wins the whole thing. what a man. what a legend.

[@colinpayne2081]

It is not going well 😕

[@ianwilliamson2980]

that was very intresting .nice of them to talk to normal folks .

[@IanMcGarr]

Fair play to Mark, this must be a real hassle to always do but I suppose it's only 5 minutes to say thanks to fans.

[@npc3po301]

Being elite at a sport or music doesn't always go hand in hand with being comfortable around people, when you divide opinion to that degree it's understandable that he keeps a distance, it only takes one fruitcake and there's plenty of them out there

[@njc84]

@Sergei1847 Oh germs, germs. Poor Ronnie, quick, let's get out of here.

[@Seagull6819]

Fair point, just ask Monica Seles

[@Munch_92]

Parrots carrier bag is so scouse grandad it’s unreal.

[@davidbowie2046]

That's just not any bag. It's a Marks & Spencer bag 😂

[@adamhughes4442]

No, he didn't blank the crowd. Wrong thumbnail. Clickbait. He raised his cue in acknowledgement.

[@Mydadisbiggerthanyourdad]

Fair play to selby

[@DB-sh4gh]

mark Selby is a first class gent... what you see is what you get...

[@JackGallagher2014]

What a top guy Mark Selby is

[@panyachunnanonda6274]

I love this VDO clips, it has tons of Snooker players.

[@jaylad16]

He didn't blank people he lifted his cue case up

[@honestg]

Strange how people think that players are property 😜 Fair play to Ronnie - He has a life 👍

[@countbasi4680]

Entitlement culture. The same ones that are entitled to play their phone music loud on trains/buses

[@eringobreathtiocfaidharla1446]

He wouldn't have it only for the fans

[@metrobar3367]

@@eringobreathtiocfaidharla1446 really?? So what part do the fans play in Ronnie practicing 6 hrs a day non stop for 30 years!!!

[@eringobreathtiocfaidharla1446]

@@metrobar3367 no fans no snooker donkey, don't care if he practiced 24 hours a day

[@casbyness]

Without the fans you're just a guy using a stick to roll balls around a novelty table.

[@markbrewster7528]

Real Champions and Sports people show true class and remember their roots and make time for all fans.🌞🌞

[@briantreadwell2206]

Always liked Mark Selby - even more now. Lovely guy

[@dontbewoke]

Ronnie said a few years ago how much he dislikes being approached and basically the fans in general ; its an indictment on the mentality of them that he still has so many.

[@fwef7445]

Some people enjoy privacy, they don't know who you are they owe you nothing. Just leave him alone. Would you like to be pestered by random strangers every time you walk down the street?

[@kawaihui3922]

Selby so nice😮

[@whitetroutchannel]

selby has now entered "god" status, what a gent 👍👍

[@stonecoldsaa]

Iv seen o Sullivan before in 2018/19 he came in from the other side without a car and he totally blanked everyone. Absolutely disgusting behaviour. Yet everyone else including Hendry McManus Dennis Taylor etc etc we’re more than happy to have photos took etc. people don’t see this side of o Sullivan. All they see is him through rose coloured specs

[@hensmithers9687]

agree - there was a small crowd of disabled kids waiting on him one night and he just cleared off...went right off him after that.

[@stevedillon8430]

Doesn't surprise me one bit My mate was on the amateur circuit with him he said he was a bell end from an early age

[@njc84]

I've never liked him and could never understand how so many could possibly support someone like that no matter how good he is. Here is yet more proof that the guy is a complete tool.

[@seanadamson280]

​@@njc84 🤡

[@huna1950]

Respect to Ronnie Knows what’s good for his mental health having to deal with bell meds all day chipping in with unfunny lines. I’d say currently Ronnies signed and spent time with phots HUNDRED times more than Selby

[@goldiepodtv5304]

He hardly blanked them, he was been driven away by a waiting vehicle. The rest were strolling in.

[@xplaybwoix]

Someone should tell Damien Hirst that he isn’t 25.

[@timhall3575]

Someone should tell Damien Hirst he's a terrible 'artist' and that getting technicians to do his 'work' which he then signs and sells for vast sums to gullible idiots doesn't make him this generations Warhol.

[@MontyCantsin5]

Totally shite clobber, I agree.

[@stevenwilcox8631]

Ronnie acknowledged the crowd by lifting up his cue to them. He didn't ignore them, just was not up for taking selfies.

[@jonnygti]

People seem to forget he’s probably autographed, and taken thousands of pictures with fans over his whole career. This was just a small snippet of him leaving one of the many tournaments he’s going home from

[@njc84]

@@jonnygti Sorry but it comes with the territory of being famous and "adored", though God knows why. I personally think he's a prick, but he has a lot of fans, so to just dash for the car, not say a word to any, take pics or sign anything is a prick move and let's not pretend it was a one off or make excuses for him. It completely fits his character.

[@nigelrobinson4616]

What a gentleman listens to his story with Alan Brazil recently total respect pal

[@anncartner3393]

Lovely guy Mark

[@McElhinney65]

I saw Parrot in Junior Pot Black at Pebble Mill in Birmingham in roughly 1981.

[@simonhodgett7790]

If he'd have still been in the tournament,he would have signed every one !

[@jasonfernee6395]

Nice to see Mark Selby smile... in the arena he is like a robot, but this showed he is a human being after all. Well done... Ronnie is the English Alex Higgins, you don't know what you are gonna get depending on mood.

[@VeteranHedonist]

You don't know what it's like til you're scrutinised for every little thing you do.

[@MsGorganzola]

The whole problem with Fans is that they have a false sense of entitlement. Some, almost to the point of obsessiveness. It's not normal. These guys are just people at the end of the day. If they want to be left alone then leave them alone. If they want to have a chat and a bit of banter then that's also up to them. I feel sorry for sports people and stars in general. Once the public gets hold of you the chance of having a normal, inconspicuous life goes out the window.

[@nickshields7258]

Very true.

[@gulfrazkhan5085]

What a gentleman Eric Ten hag is.

[@welshie1979]

Wouldn't say he blanked fans.. he does alrite ol Ronnie

[@toziassmitt]

Didn’t blank them totally, but definitely blanked their requests for signatures and photos

[@jakehope6811]

Marks a top fella and one of the greats so fuck the haters he’s granite

[@oleggorky906]

He (Ronnie) might not have been in a good place that morning. Everyone has those off days. It doesn’t mean that he never signs any autographs or stops for photos. As for John, I used to see him regularly when I lived there; Terry Griffiths as well. Nice touch from Mark and Gary. 👍

[@andrewwright6172]

What lovely lads. 👍

[@pardeepbhatoa8310]

Selby fair play to him gr8 player & gr8 guy 🤝🏽👍🏽

[@ethanberry9846]

They were going in, O sullivan was coming out. If he's already played then he's probably shattered, he didn't blank them, he just didn't really entertain them lol

[@LEE_MILLARD]

crowd: GENIUS !!

[@carljohnson1997]

Good on mark and john

[@EVil-ob8in]

I think leaving not arriving makes a big difference here. Ronnie would be aware his car was waiting outside.

[@Interstellar-Nebula]

With Ronnie dont take it personal that he didn't sign anything or get pictures taken with him, I worked at a 5 star hotel in 1999 and I checked him into his room, he is extremely private and doesn't do well in crowds, don't forget he has issues himself he has had to deal with so whilst he's brave on the table and in front of the camera, he isn't being ignorant for not walking towards the crowd, he also may have been due somewhere on that day and was rushing, had he of started signing or taking pics he wouldn't have got away...remember its nothing personal but he gets tens of thousands if not more people every year asking for signatures or pictures, he will get sick of it and its very time-consuming.