The Crucible can be a magnet for celebrities, sporting and otherwise, during the Betfred World Championships and such visits are usually heralded by days of frenzied speculation over which of the great and the good might be making the pilgrimage.
Last year of course Louis Tomlinson of One Direction dropped in before being whisked away in a security operation that would have impressed a US President. Early rumours this year saw names such as former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and Chelsea skipper John Terry bandied around as possible visitors. We will see.