That went years ago, along with the tables with flowers on and smoking and drinking at their seats. I grew up on that and there was more respect shown towards the theatre, tournament and players then today.
What's happened to the Crucible audience dressing up in suits and posh frocks for last session of the snooker final. I loved that bit of sophistication and tradition. Ffs, it looks like an episode of Benidorm in there tonight.