Snooker's BIGGEST YouTuber VS Toughest Challenge!

[@Breakfromlife]

Really enjoyed this but this was worrying me that I wouldn’t be able to get more that 30 so happy it in the end. Glad I got to have a go

[@c.maltese3939]

Seemed a bit nervous, but good effort! And you got Hendry picking up the balls for you, not too bad!

[@SnelDaily]

You did well. We all understood your nerves. Wasn't easy I believe. The great Stephen Hendry in there with you... Naaa😂 tougher than the table.

[@Andyc18]

Great effort, up there with Ronnie!

[@MotherAlgorithm]

Well done, im happy you got to do it.

[@stog33]

@@WayneAnthonyHolmes-c4u Would you kindly stop posting nonsense on every snooker video on YT, go outside and do something else mate

[@bibek12332]

You can see how nervous he is Makes me happy he got to do this with hendry

[@snookerstones]

Living the dream

[@aquacruisedb]

It's amazing, can you imagine - he's gone from (no offence to him) tin pot channel run from his folks house, to one of most respected snooker YT channels and rubbing shoulders with likes of Hendry, all on merit alone. Must be amazing for him, well done

[@benmorris118]

​@aquacruisedb as you say, from merit. He's done well and I hope he keeps ploughing on, he's become an asset to the sport in this youtube era

[@charlielad6124]

​@@aquacruisedbYou do know he has more subscribers than Stephen don't you? So stop talking BS. Right now Break from Life over 400K. Cue tips 313K. He probably got Stephen more subscribers by doing this for him.

[@charlielad6124]

​@@aquacruisedbnothing tin pot about having more subscribers than Cue Tips. Give your head a wobble.

[@isaaclam1705]

Everyone is commenting on how nervous Break From Life is, but what warms my heart is how Stephen is cheering for him on the side. Those small acknowledgements from someone as established as Stephen, is really really motivating. 👍

[@maxington26]

yeah it's just honest! It's great to see such honest content, I think. Let alone the TTC, If i was making any sort of break in front of Hendry, filmed for YT, I'd be at least 10x more visibly nervous, I bet. Unless I got quite drunk first!

[@Alan-hy5qq]

he's literally alongside snooker royalty cant blame him, actually nice to see him be nervous means he cares

[@MCFoultier]

Yes, and especially heartwarming if we consider what a competitive beast Hendry is. He would have snookered his own grandma if she got a better score than him!

[@PlayMoreGolf-RipOff]

Should’ve had STEPHEN LEE there!

[@PlayMoreGolf-RipOff]

@Guv-f9x that guy also played with a chunky Stephen Lee shaft in his bum hole

[@GamingGrenade1]

When I first saw Break From Life attempt the Tough Table Challenge on _his_ channel, I never thought that one day he would do it on Stephen Hendry's channel

[@AuPairChina]

Can’t blame him for being awkward and nervous in front of Hendry! I’d be insecure about everything!! cue action, stance, follow through… happy for this dude though. Legendary trajectory from the start of his KZbin journey

[@formulaic78]

I have anxiety and I recognise all the signs in him. Nervous laughter; not really listening to the other person; saying the opposite of what you intended to say; stumbling over words and struggling to find words. Anxiety/Nervousness can reduce the most eloquent of us to jibbering wrecks.

[@sjake8308]

@@formulaic78 Same. It makes it a little difficult for me to watch because I know exactly what that feels like. If he's like me, he'll enjoy the experience more when he reminisces about it at a later date! 😆

[@thepagan5432]

I've been following "Break" for ages and usually he is very confident in his abilities. It is really understandable that playing in front of Stephen Hendry he will be a wee bit nervous. He played well, better than some. Great going "Break" and must say what a true gentleman Stephen is, so much more than some top players these days. 👍

[@FlintSL]

I'm convinced by this point that the beanie was in fact attached at birth

[@147breaks]

Ha ha 😂I hope it's washed weekly

[@QOTSAPT]

@@147breaks It should go to the shower.

[@MijinLaw]

Tim Pool's long lost brother

[@coltmarshal3004]

😂

[@charlielad6124]

The source of his powers

[@R-Tap]

He's defo nervous, but hay, he is a good club player/amateur in a room with a 7 times world champion talking about his favourite sport. I'd be bricking it. Fair play.

[@asadhussain5267]

Great to see a youtuber attempt the tough table challenge. Great video Stephen hendry

[@HappyWanderer140]

I hate it when people down the club stop and watch while I'm practicing. But when the King of the Crucible is standing watching, that's just a nightmare.

[@ryanmichael7795]

Its like an aspiring artist painting whilst van gogh stands there watching 🤣

[@HappyWanderer140]

@ryanmichael7795 100%

[@Rubbafingaz1]

Well done mate, everyone in the chat was rooting for you and that's a massive victory in itself!

[@YesOkayButWhy]

The first video was uploaded to the Cue Tips channel two years ago yesterday exactly (the channel introduction). The first "proper" video (a frame and chat with Mark Williams) was uploaded two years ago in two days; November 6th 2022. Thanks Stephen (and team), for putting together the most entertaining channel on KZbin. I wasn't really into snooker before but have been mildly obsessed since. Cheers.

[@damianleah6744]

Love both these channels. Brilliant job from both of you. 👍🏻😎

[@TheEnglishPuffWayneHolmes]

You're gonna LOVE these facts! Ronnie beat poncey Judd in the last 3 finals they played . Ronnie tore three new ones for Judd where the sun don't shine Beat your queen Judd at the World Finals 2022 ....18-13 Champion of Champions 2022..... 10-6. Then Ronnie beat him at the World Grand Prix Finals 2024....10-7. Your BF Judd is useless Heard the song by your favourite artist Sam Smith , Judd perfume BOY?? ROS shot WHITE muk on Judds face! Just stop. You're in a bad way . You've been well owned Hahahahahahaha Just too good for ya puff🤪🌈🌈🍀 Never ever mess with Ronnie O'Sullivan THE GOAT ❤🐐

[@RTAC_1234]

I know he's not up to professional standard, but I hope this lad knows that he can seriously play. I've made thirties and fourties, and a few fifties, but I can't do it on demand. Not many people that play snooker will ever do this.

[@Msqump]

The kid making the pots has a heart like a lion. I don't follow the professional game any more so I'm not sure what he's won, but he seems to be better than Williams by beating his score and he seems like a real grafter

[@damianleah6744]

Yes , some people watching think it’s easy and it definitely isn’t, I was probably at similar level to you, but haven’t played in over 20 years. These two are brilliant to watch as a fan.

[@tonicogsf]

@@Msqumphe’s not a pro, that’s why it is indeed quite impressive. Seems like a great guy also. But no, he isn’t better than Williams, by far. Williams is a legend of the game.

[@seanscanlon9067]

@@damianleah6744 Rollie Willams, perhaps!

[@kirillernandez8838]

I played snooker this year in Sri Lanka for my first time after 10 years of watching on tv. I made 16 once and I was happy with that

[@elless4004]

Stephen holding his cue through it all..😄😊

[@taduuuma]

nerves are the diference between amateur and pro. nerves were everywhere. bless him

[@DM-kv9kj]

🤣🤣 The thumbnail! Love the reference to Break From Life's wacky face thumbnails. Great touch.

[@GoogleMeAgain]

This is great to see btw. You can tell he’s a bit anxious but he done great and he is performing infront of one of the greats to ever hold a cue. I tip my beanie to the man

[@MalcolmMXTaylor]

A great attempt bfl!!! A superb reward for the time and effort you have put into your own channel introducing people to snooker over the years to get the chance to meet and play with hendry! Well done Stephen for getting him on!!

[@firminshepherd4834]

Great stuff, wonderful to see the kind and generous spirit of the challenge. And Stephen could have talked more during the shots but looks like he held back out of respect. What a champ.

[@Takerfanatic]

To get the break you did in the presence of greatness is great going Break From Life 👏🏽

[@salman-hm8zf]

you know you are good when hendry is keeping your score 👍

[@badger509]

Every shot must be difficult when you've got Hendry watching you.

[@LazerBrain11]

Great to see this! Big up to Break From Life 👍

[@JJSnookerChannel]

Really enjoyed the series with Break From Life. As I said before he seems like a decent chap and it’s unreal that he’s on Stephen’s channel. I wish a few people that sub these channels would come and support our humble snooker channel too 🤔🍀😉👍🏻

[@sirskippalot]

A 40 in front of one of the GOATs and potting some nice balls is a great result in my book

[@cdg3818]

Great stuff! I laughed when he said there are worse table’s than Stephen’s. Damning with faint praise the king of the crucible.

[@stevieturbo88]

Talented guy. Wish he had made it as a professional. hes someone you just want to cheer on and want him to do well in life

[@johnanderson8085]

Well done! Great effort and great video!

[@2colossery]

Good stuff! The positive side of snooker, you two!

[@drapedup76]

The famous “..mmm unluckehh” from Hendry always gets me 🤣

[@jamesthenabignumber]

I would have weed myself and passed out if I started playing snooker with Hendry. So fair play to him for keeping it together as well as he did.

[@suvarnachauhan951]

Break from life what a great KZbin channel for snooker.

[@TheoPl4y]

I was waiting for you to invite this guy at the table for so long ! Nice video 😊

[@LIVERNIL723]

Just a good guy to watch and he kept trying; seems honest and natural.

[@danieljoel714]

cant begin to imagine how hard this is

[@jamesadcock5235]

His face on thumbnail 😂

[@stephenmcdonald7385]

Enjoyed this so much !

[@seanbonbiggalow6396]

The nervousness really took Away from the break. I can understand it though. Lads playing with the great stephen hendry. Well done lad. Next time just remember its only a table. No different than the one you have at home.

[@wolfiemcwolf6617]

Finally!!! You guys are killing me here! 😂

[@SO-om2yy]

About to click n watch, but I'm already nervous for him,lol. This is the biggest from of his life😂 good luck!!!

[@sup2730]

Very good lads enjoyed that!

[@brentpatterson5715]

Fancy a normal guy who has fallen into "KZbin fame" and not been exposed to big Live crowds or played in front of stars in their field, being nervous playing in front of one of the best players to ever play the game and not feel like he's messed up probably the biggest moment in his Snooker related life.

[@sam29mill2]

Well done break from life

[@RezaMolaiy-j9c]

Please invite selby to the show. You've almost invited every great player except him. Sure the crowd would like it. Deepest regards from Iran🇮🇷❤️‍🔥

[@matthewlawrenson3628]

The advice I heard about this - you know, meeting famous people who have acheived a lot is "In the morning, they put their trousers on one leg at a time like you do." BFL's nerves are understandable but unnecessary. And yes, I've met some famous people in my time.

[@Dancatspoolschool]

I sit on the bed and do both legs at once

[@JonnyBGood-tk1vk]

Really good video this - and great effort from BFL.

[@TheSmokeofAnubis]

Its just hit me what a brilliant training excercise this is tbh.. bringing balls into play is intrinsic to decent break building. If you can nail this, you're doing OK

[@Matthew_Jameson]

That thumbnail is class

[@weejim48]

It must be nerve racking trying to play your best game with a 7 times World time Champion watching. But to be fair not only did you do well , Stephen was very encouraging towards you, which was nice to see. 👍👍

[@MattPooleopaltotem]

“Tempted?” - “well I wasn’t but you’re Stephen Hendry and now I don’t know what to think 😮”

[@jonnybotts]

Watching from skipton Yorkshire good fun to be playing hendry😮😊

[@kevinfairclough4619]

I could sense the nerves! Good effort that!

[@alexpowell6310]

Stephen. We gotta get Lisowski on here.

[@seewaram]

Stephen should play a frame on his table...

[@stitcha123]

Same as Ronnie. Respect.

[@meok292]

Id be shitting my pants too, doing a snooker challenge watched by hendry stood next to me Credit to him doing the challenge, which some pros have struggled with more

[@Guv-w6v]

You mean the Hendry that was whitewashed 9-0 by MARCUS CAMPBELL, THAT hendry? cringe AF how you Hendry simps shamelessly big him up!

[@countbasi4680]

On the first 2 attempts which broke down with reds down the side, I've no doubt nerves made him overhit whereas you have to give them a chance of going. He knows this like the back of his hand but when nerves are in play your mind goes like scrambled eggs and sense out the window. Tremendous efforts. The first go was going particularly well I thought, again nerves making him steadily lose the cue ball as each shot went by.

[@Kendoddsdadsdogsdead532]

The boy can play.....the game is hard, circumstances make it bloomin harder

[@sharpvidtube]

Many pros used to use substances or smoking to control the nerves. They were chain smoking, downing pints or vodka, sniffing all the time, or playing slow and looking like they were in a trance, because they were on beta blockers. When they started drug testing, several careers were effectively ended. Unfortunately, some paid a heavy price for the smoking and alcohol drinking. Now we see that with only lots of bottles of water, the standard is great, everything people used to take, probably hindered them.

[@YesOkayButWhy]

Now way, I didn't know that. Career like whose were ended? Gimme a clue, they won't see this. Intetesting topic.

[@RandomIndyWrestling]

Great work. Id have missed the first red three times if Hendry was watching.

[@ZINNO_AHOI]

This is the Stephen should try the shot recreations on Break from lifes table now- Button

[@penguin_edits]

tied with ronnie! congrats!

[@WayneAnthonyHolmes-c4u]

True, But just like Stephen Hendry , BFL has not won ranking & major titles as much as the GOAT Ronnie O'Sullivan 🐐🏆👌

[@RameshHelavar-p4e]

Super 💯 sir

[@videosmurf]

Great video😊

[@formulaic78]

What i noticed here is Break is a very decent snooker player as we know from his channel, but he doesn't do feathers. I've been trying to improve my game by introducing them, but maybe they're unnecessary as if I could get to his level that would be quite good enough for me.

[@zachx3895]

That's some serious stress there !

[@dhaferhassan729]

Mark Williams my hero as well supported him since 1998

[@jaycartwright8229]

Been waiting for this for so long. Thank you both

[@TheSmokeofAnubis]

NÒOOO... That yellow is a double ALL DAY LONG MAN!! Ah well! Well done anyway!

[@Solid_Jackson]

You’re an amazing snooker player and a great KZbinr for your genre. But take the hat off when in company indoors, especially with such company

[@tobyk8125]

Oh grow up

[@Solid_Jackson]

@ sorry, are you his lover or something? If so, very sorry that you received that to be an insult to your life partner

[@tesla-spectre]

he is such a gifted player. and understandably gets nervous around a legend like Stephen. but now imagine playing Stephen or a current top16 player in front of an audience and for serious money. then one understands how much on a different planet the real game is compared to playing it at home or in a club.

[@tvs339]

With respect I wouldn’t say he is particularly gifted. Just a decent club level player of which there are thousands. Gifted is a word I would reserve for those who have an outstanding talent or ability to do things others can’t

[@aaronbeschizza9596]

So much head movement! Is that something you observed and mentioned to him, Stephen..?

[@muhammad.hussain2006]

Why McMANUS is at last place with 82 points?

[@elliotretour-_-]

why is break from life actually pretty good looking?

[@YesOkayButWhy]

Stephen agreed to pay for his plastic surgery if he'd come on for a frame.

[@malango255]

awww he was so nervous. Did better than most.

[@official-tmo5232]

what a nice guy, great score iswell

[@uk5g262]

Bottled it infront of the master 🤣

[@weeroger7048]

I reckon you could take hendry my man

[@jama211]

41! Same as Ronnie! Haha nice

[@master8407]

im so happy that hendry has a youtube channel

[@maxington26]

it's a great fit.

[@sherylbegby]

equal with Ronnie and Bingham! Not shabby at all. Give yourself a pat on the back!

[@busterbuster1641]

The lad did well. Must've been nervous as hell.

[@bluesharkmadness7101]

good job BFL

[@tedburt7630]

Hendry's 8th World title is ready 4 his mantelpiece!

[@CharlotteGayMcNair-o9d]

Best commentator JV - the voice of snooker.

[@CharlotteGayMcNair-o9d]

@wayneanthonyholmes English puff still upset Kyren beat his man crush Judd Trump 9-3 at the Northern Ireland Open Finals 😂😂😂🎺🌈🌈🌈 Most sensitive guy online the English puffwayne thought he was top Dog on social media , and some Irish guy turned him into a top fanny. Blackpool 💋🍀🌈

[@stephengopalan1956]

Good play 👍

[@loonglim6962]

What’s Stephen holding on to a cue for 😂

[@callamharness5404]

Why is hendry holding his cue?😂

[@villep7907]

Break from life is officially as good as Ronnie.

[@snookerstones]

Did good tbh

[@end-game2030]

He was so nervous.

[@sphinxfn9442]

Wow can’t believe they are playing again going to play ever Saturday

[@teodorhristev7864]

Imagine you encouraged the guy go become a pro

[@seanscanlon9067]

Not saying this in a detrimental way but he is a long way off of professional standard.

[@teodorhristev7864]

@seanscanlon9067 I meant encourage him to train more and practice with him. From a KZbinr who does challenges he already has the strong base to play snooker competitively

[@seanscanlon9067]

@@teodorhristev7864 He is fairly decent by the average player's standards, but he would not beat any pro ranked in the top 120 and I would bet against him beating the top female pros too.

[@yorkiemike]

@@teodorhristev7864 I think you underestimate the difference between a club player and a pro. Do you think a pro football player could coach a decent Sunday league player into the top echelon of the sport? Not likely, so not happening here either.

[@paulmcgroarty3698]

Stephen can you please have a go at the game Bar Billiards?

[@TheSmokeofAnubis]

I'd have been shaking like a shi**ing dog man

[@Anthony-b7h]

Playing in front of the legend I’d be like Shakin’ Stevens

[@manicsforever]

Well played, in front of Hendry that's no mean feat.

[@benj95]

What a lovely bloke he is Well done on beating Mark ! Ha ha

[@gerv55]

If he got 42, why does the table graphic at the end of the video say 41?

[@kwilson5832]

He pots a red, then the graphic says '30', acknowledged by Stephen. Then pink, bringing the score to 36. BUT when he pots the next red (at 8:39 ), Stephen announces '38', which is two more than before he played the shot, although the graphic correctly shows '37'. When the next green is potted, Stephen says nothing (but thinks the break is 41 instead of 40), then announces 42 when it was really 41.