The Triple Crown winner was seen kissing and celebrating with his new girlfriend.
Highlights
- Shaun Murphy clinched his second Masters title at the 2025 Johnstone’s Paint Masters, defeating Kyren Wilson 10-7 in the final.
- Jo Rochell, a talented piano vocalist and entertainer, is Shaun Murphy’s new partner, and their relationship seems fairly new.
- Shaun Murphy received a record-breaking £365,000 prize for his recent victory, including a £15,000 bonus for achieving the tournament’s highest break.
Shaun Murphy, the 42-year-old snooker professional, clinched his second Masters title at the 2025 Johnstone’s Paint Masters, defeating Kyren Wilson 10-7 in a gripping final at Alexandra Palace.
This well-deserved victory has once again brought attention to the Triple Crown-winning snooker champion, including his relationship with Jo Rochell, who was seen celebrating with him after his recent win.
THE MAGICIAN HAS DONE IT AT THE PALACE! 🪄
— WST (@WeAreWST) January 19, 2025
Shaun Murphy beats Kyren Wilson 10-7 to win his second Masters trophy. It's his first Triple Crown in a decade!#TheMasters | @JohnstonesTrade pic.twitter.com/TSw9iaEyoC
Jo Rochell Is A Talented Piano Vocalist And Entertainer
Jo Rochell is a talented piano vocalist and entertainer from Leeds, United Kingdom, known for her captivating performances on cruise ships and at various events.
She has earned the nickname “human jukebox” due to her ability to play a wide range of songs.
Jo has a strong presence on TikTok and YouTube, where she shares highlights from her performances as well as behind-the-scenes moments.
After graduating from the University of Manchester in 2013 with a music degree, Jo has made countless contracts on 5-star cruise lines and spends most of her time now doing fly-back concerts and private bookings.
She is often found performing in piano bars across the country.
Jo’s powerhouse vocals and incredible piano skills make her a sought-after entertainer.
Shaun And Jo’s Relationship Seems Fairly New
Speculation about Shaun and Jo’s relationship began when Jo was spotted cheering for Shaun during his matches at the Masters and some previous tournaments.
While not much is known about their relationship, Jo was ecstatic about Shaun’s win.
The pair shared a celebratory kiss and were photographed together with Shaun’s coach, 2002 World Snooker champion Peter Ebdon.
Jo often features Shaun on her social media, particularly her Facebook and Instagram accounts, where the couple celebrates holidays and takes vacations together.
In a post celebrating Shaun’s Masters win, Jo wrote,
Well, what a Birthday present!!!!! I said to Shaun at the start of the week “All I want for my birthday, is to see you in the final” and he only went and won it!!!!! I couldn’t be happier!!!!! So much going on behind the scenes for him, but it just shows you what grit and determination (and ALOT of composure) does for you! Well done @shaunmurphy147 ❤️
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One of their earliest posts dates back to August 2024, when the pair visited the Terracotta Warriors in Lintong District, just outside Xi’an, in Shaanxi Province, Northwest China.
The visit was likely a short break during the inaugural Xi’an Grand Prix, where Shaun had an impressive performance, whitewashing Jamie Clarke in just 55 minutes with three-century breaks during the qualifying round.
However, he was eliminated in the quarter-finals against Judd Trump, with a scoreline of 5-4. Kyren Wilson eventually won the Grand Prix, defeating Trump 10-8 in a closely contested final.
Murphy Was Previously Married Twice
Shaun Murphy’s first marriage was to Clare Murphy. They tied the knot in July 2005, shortly after Shaun won the World Championship.
However, their marriage faced difficulties, and they eventually divorced in 2009.
The relationship deteriorated due to various personal issues, including a controversial incident involving Shaun spending a night with an escort he met at a religious youth group, as was reported in an expose by “The People” newspaper.
After his divorce from Clare, Shaun found love again with Elaine O’Reilly, an English professor of chemical biology at University College Dublin.
They married in June 2016 in a lavish ceremony attended by friends and family.
The couple had two children together: Harry, born on September 1, 2017, and Molly, born in 2020.
Despite their efforts to make the marriage work, Shaun and Elaine divorced in May 2023.
— Shaun Murphy (@Magician147) April 24, 2021
Shaun Murphy Received A Hefty Prize From The Recent Victory
Murphy’s performance throughout the tournament, including his commanding 6-2 lead in the first session and his ability to withstand a spirited comeback from Wilson, demonstrates his strategic prowess and first-class skills.
A 10-year wait is over for Shaun Murphy! 🏆#Masters #BBCSnooker pic.twitter.com/xQeEnYbIeT
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 19, 2025
The final against Kyren Wilson was a showcase of high-quality play, with Murphy securing the title and a record-breaking £365,000 prize, including a £15,000 bonus for achieving the tournament’s highest break, a 147 in his semi-final match against 2024 Riyadh Season Snooker champion Mark Allen.
Additional Information
- Shaun Murphy has won eleven ranking titles, placing him tenth on the all-time list of ranking tournament victories.
- He had reached the World Championship final four times: in 2005, 2009, 2015, and 2021.
- Murphy is one of only ten players to have won both the World Snooker Championship and the UK Championship.
