Snooker world No.1 responds after shocking X-rated video is posted to Instagram account

World No.1 snooker player Judd Trump has claimed his Instagram account was hacked after an X-rated video was briefly posted to his account and quickly spread across social media. The incident drew widespread attention among Trump's followers before the content was removed. The 36-year-old later regained access to the account and issued a public statement distancing himself from the post, although that statement was subsequently deleted as well. The episode comes during what has already been a turbulent year away from the table for the former world champion, who has dealt with major lifestyle changes, travel uncertainty and a recent World Championship disappointment despite maintaining his position at the top of the sport. The controversy began on Sunday when an X-rated video showing a man exposing himself in a hotel room appeared on Trump's Instagram Story.The post was removed shortly afterwards, but screenshots and recordings circulated across multiple social media platforms, prompting widespread discussion among fans.Trump addressed the situation on Monday after seemingly regaining access to his account. Writing on Instagram, he said: "Just a quick note to let everyone know that my Instagram account was hacked." He added: "Any images or content posted recently were not posted by me and do not represent me in any way." Trump continued: "Please disregard them while I work to regain control of the account. Thank you for your understanding." The statement was later deleted and neither Trump nor his representatives have publicly provided any further comment on the matter. The social media incident arrives during a period of significant change in Trump's personal life. The 2019 world champion is believed to have ended his relationship with figure skater Maisy Ma earlier this year after two years together. The pair had spent much of their relationship managing long-distance commitments while Trump divided his time between Dubai, Hong Kong and the professional snooker circuit. Trump relocated from the United Kingdom to Dubai in January 2024, previously explaining that the move was influenced by the weather and training facilities available there. Earlier this year, regional tensions also forced him to temporarily leave the UAE. Speaking to The Sun during the World Open in China, Trump said: "I had to leave [Dubai]. So we went to Bangkok." He added: "Yeah, it's a bit up in the air at the moment really. I don't really think I can go back at the moment, just in case I get stuck there." Trump continued: "[I'm] just kind of looking for somewhere else to live at the moment. At the moment I'll just base myself in Bangkok. There's some good practice there. Very well looked after. It's just all a bit play it day-by-day at the moment." He also revealed that his brother had briefly been stranded in Dubai during the uncertainty. "My brother was stuck in Dubai for a little bit so that wasn't good. Luckily he's got out now and hopefully things turn around. I managed to practice in Thailand and dedicate myself like I normally would. Just trying to make the best of a bad situation," Trump said. The world No.1 further explained the difficulties of not having a permanent base. "It's just difficult at the moment because you don't know where I'm going to be living. Every day is different. Just living in a hotel for the last few weeks really. It's not nice to be not at home, not knowing what you're going to do. I don't know what I'm going to do after this and stuff like that." He later told SportsBoom: "I won't be moving back to the UK. Maybe I'll go somewhere different. But definitely won't be coming back to the UK any time soon." More recently, however, Trump shared photographs from Dubai, including one captioned "back home in Dubai", suggesting he has since returned to the UAE. Away from the headlines, Trump remains the world's top-ranked player and continues to be one of snooker's dominant forces. Earlier this year he claimed the German Masters title, defeating Shaun Murphy 10-4 in the final to secure the 31st ranking title of his career and further strengthen his grip on the No.1 position. His most recent major tournament ended in disappointment, however, after he suffered a dramatic last-16 defeat to Iran's Hossein Vafaei at the World Championship following a final-frame decider at the Crucible. The latest Instagram controversy now adds another unexpected chapter to what has already been an eventful year for one of snooker's biggest stars.