A BBC sport pundit was asked to leave the studio after her ex complained about her presence.

Reanne Evans, 35, who is a women's world snooker champion, was forced to exit the room just before she was set to broadcast live from the practice area at the Crucible, Sheffield because her ex, Mark Allen, 35, said she would be a "distraction".

Following talks between World Snooker Tour officials and her producers at the Betfred World Snooker Championship, she agreed to comply with her ex's wishes.

Evans was reportedly "embarrassed" by the incident as she is still fighting for custody of their 14-year-old daughter.

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The BBC told the Sun: "For the sake of ten minutes, Reanne left the players' practice room so Mark Allen could practice before his match without distraction upon his request.

"Her broadcast commitments weren't affected."

Per the Mirror, Allen went on to explain that it's not uncommon in snooker for players to ask other people to leave the room when they are practicing.

He added: "There have been several cases of players asking for people to be removed when they're practicing ahead of a match.

"I'm not sure why there is a fuss about this one."

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Prior to his first-round win over China’s Lyu Haotian in Sheffield, England, Allen, 35, was the 13th best in the world in the sport.

However, Allen left the competition on Monday (April 26).

Following his departure, it's been reported that the snooker player is planning to take some time out from the sport so that he can focus on dealing with issues that are ongoing in his personal life.

During an interview with the BBC, he explained that certain matters in his private life were making it difficult for him to play with a "clear head".

He told the broadcaster: "There's numerous things going on off the table which I'd rather not talk about.

"I will come back but I can't see me coming back any time soon."

Evans and Allen began a relationship in 2005 and had a daughter together before they split in 2008, the Mirror reports.

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BBC sport pundit forced to leave studio after her ex complained she was a 'distraction'