BBC studio reaction after one of the most dramatic moments of the 2026 World Snooker Championship, as Mark Allen missed the final black that would have sent him into his first Crucible final. With Allen leading Wu Yize 16-15 in an incredible semi-final, he had the chance to seal victory and book his place in the World Championship final. But a missed black off the spot allowed Wu Yize back to the table, and the young Chinese star took full advantage. Wu forced a deciding frame and then completed a stunning 17-16 win to reach the final, where he will face Shaun Murphy. In this video, the BBC studio team, including Steve Davis and Kyren Wilson, react in total shock to Allen’s miss and discuss the pressure, the drama of the frame, and how such a huge moment unfolded at the Crucible. It was a heartbreaking end for Mark Allen, who had come so close to reaching his first World Championship final, while Wu Yize showed incredible nerve and composure to survive match ball and complete one of the great Crucible comebacks. A massive moment in World Snooker Championship history, featuring BBC studio reaction, analysis and discussion after Mark Allen’s missed black against Wu Yize. Keywords: Mark Allen missed black, Mark Allen black miss, Mark Allen Wu Yize, Wu Yize Mark Allen, Wu Yize 17-16 Mark Allen, Mark Allen missed final black, BBC snooker reaction, BBC studio reaction, Steve Davis reaction, Kyren Wilson reaction, World Snooker Championship 2026, Crucible semi final, Mark Allen semi final, Wu Yize final, Shaun Murphy final, World Championship final, snooker drama, snooker shock reaction, Mark Allen heartbreak, Wu Yize comeback, Crucible drama, BBC Sport snooker, World Snooker Championship semi final, Mark Allen v Wu Yize, snooker missed black, match-winning black miss, Wu Yize reaches final, Mark Allen interview, snooker reaction video, Steve Davis snooker, Kyren Wilson BBC, Crucible Theatre Sheffield
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He Arsenaled it
‘Worse snooker misses’ videos just grew by 1 shot
The miss will be repeatedly mentioned for many many years if not forever.
Been watching Snooker over 45 years and that was THE biggest miss of an easy black I've ever seen. Poor Mark..
I'm sad for Mark, of course, but I am happy that it was Wu Yize who qualified to the final. He's the more positive and attacking player out of the 2, and definitely the better player to watch. Shaun has a similar style, so it'll be a great final.
It’s all about the bridge.
Unbelievable, this will be shown still 10yrs 20yrs from now
Dear god. Missing the black like that is the equivalent of missing a football penalty without a goalkeeper present. Mark will probably have nightmares about that black.
I couldn't believe he missed that,had to go back to 1985 and watch the black ball final
Didn't know snooker had so many bell ends in the crowd these days...it makes it hard to watch..
Mark has had a tough few years to say the least. I hope he can take the positives from this year's crucible run. Onwards and upwards.The entire island of Ireland is very proud of him.
Really gutted for Mark. Congratulations Wu Yize ❤️🙌
Memories of Ken's 140 break.
Thats PRESSURE ONLY HUMAN..
I wanted Wu to win but genuinely couldn't believe Mark missed this felt so bad for him
Seema 😍
任何一個喜愛snooker運動的球迷都會為MARK ALEN感到可惜他技術高超特別在制造士碌架方面真的佩服❤
That will haunt me forever... hope Allen handles it better than me
That was the Jean van de Velde moment of Snooker. Full credit to both players for one of the great matches at the Crucible and to Mark Allen to speak so well after that miss.
That presenter is fine as