Shaun Murphy is preparing to defend his Masters title at Alexandra Palace, with the non-ranking tournament beginning on Sunday. The 43-year-old English snooker star won last year's final against Kyren Wilson 10-7, securing the title for the second time. He also captured his maiden British Open title last September.
Murphy has an estimated net worth of approximately £5.3 million, built through tournament prize money and work as a snooker pundit. He regularly appears on television when not competing.
In 2022, Murphy underwent gastric sleeve surgery, which he described as 'life-saving'. His weight had climbed to 20 stone, leaving him in a 'very, very bad state mentally'. Speaking to Eurosport, he said: 'The surgery that I had in May last year has changed my life from top to bottom... I was in a very, very bad state mentally. My self-esteem was through the floor and I did not want to go out and play.'
Murphy is now happily engaged to musician Jo Rochell, after two divorces. He separated from his second wife Elaine in May 2023, following their marriage in 2016 and having two children together. He said: 'We tried to reconcile and it will be nice to look back in years to come and know we tried absolutely everything to make our marriage work.' His first marriage to Clare ended in 2009.
Murphy proposed to Jo in November 2024. She announced on social media: 'Four years ago, he booked me for a gig. After many MANY ups and downs, I said "Yes" to a lifetime of more.' The couple frequently share affectionate posts, and Murphy took up running after Jo decided to compete in the London Marathon in 2025.
