Ali Carter accused of hypocrisy as O’Sullivan’s partner calls for silence

The ongoing feud between snooker players Ronnie O’Sullivan and Ali Carter has taken a new turn as O’Sullivan’s girlfriend, Laila Rouass, enters the fray, telling Carter to “hush your mouth and be a good boy.”

The tensions escalated after the Masters final at Alexandra Palace, where O’Sullivan came from 6-3 down to win 10-7, securing his eighth title. Carter criticized O’Sullivan, accusing him of unsportsmanlike behavior, claiming he was “snotting all over the floor.”

In a post-match press conference, O’Sullivan responded vehemently, branding Carter a “f***ing nightmare” and suggesting he has “issues.” The verbal sparring continued, with Carter later suggesting that O’Sullivan needs mental health support.

Now, O’Sullivan’s girlfriend, Laila Rouass, has weighed in on the controversy. On Instagram, she addressed comments Carter made years ago when O’Sullivan was stuck on six World Championship titles, predicting that he wouldn’t win another. However, O’Sullivan went on to win his seventh in 2022.

Rouass stated, “Ali Carter said four or five years ago that Ronnie doesn’t have another World Championship win in him. What did he go and do? He went and won. That didn’t age well, did it Ali Carter? Now hush your mouth and be a good boy. Concentrate on your snooker.”

The war of words between O’Sullivan and Carter has been a headline-grabbing spectacle in the snooker world. The involvement of O’Sullivan’s girlfriend adds a new layer of drama to the ongoing narrative. As the snooker community watches the players’ verbal jousting, the focus now shifts to the upcoming events and whether this feud will continue to impact their performances on the snooker table.