World Snooker Championship commentators got telling off from ref as she banged on window

Fan-favourite referee once during a crucial semi-final. This weekend, will step onto the iconic Sheffield stage as the second woman to officiate at the event's showpiece.

But rewind three years, and she wasn't shy in telling commentators off for their ruckus while was poised to take his shot against . Back in 2022, Trump and Williams — who are — were locked in an intense showdown on a Thursday afternoon.

Mid-way through the eighth frame with Trump at the table, a bout of knocking after players were interrupted. The unexpected sound sent chuckles rippling through the audience as Eurosport's team piped up to explain that it was Bozhilova who had tapped the glass, signaling for a bit of hush – likely from the BBC's studio adjacent to them.

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"Just a bit of noise coming from the host broadcaster's studio," the Eurosport team recounted. "Desislava banged on the window and told them to keep quiet. That's the way to do it!"

Trump didn't let the comical pause disturb him as he surged forward to dominate with a hefty 7-1 lead after that session. The encounter that followed is chalked up as one of the Crucible's most thrilling to date.

In a nail-biting semi-final, Trump and Williams exchanged frame after frame, resulting in a captivating deciding frame after the Welshman pulled off an unlikely comeback.

Both snooker titans had their moments of brilliance with the chance to seize victory within their grasp, yet it was Trump who triumphed with a narrow 17-16 win.

Despite this gritty victory, the Ace in the Pack would head to the main event and fall short when facing off against Ronnie O'Sullivan, losing 18-13.

Looking forward, both Trump and Williams are battling once more in the semi-finals with the hopes of securing their spot in the ultimate showdown against China's star, Zhao Xintong.

Bozhilova is set for a significant milestone herself, as she prepares to referee one of the former champions in Sunday's final, becoming only the second woman to do so since Michaela Tabb took the helm back in 2009 and 2012.

Overjoyed by her upcoming role, Bozhilova shared with : "I am really excited, it was an amazing feeling when I was given the news.

"It is what I have worked towards for many years. It has been my dream. It will be different to any other final because of the atmosphere at the Crucible.

"Since I started working in snooker, I have learned everything from the more experienced referees. They give advice and tell us how to improve. There is a lot of teamwork, and we support each other."