British snooker star Judd Trump admits he’s essentially homeless after being forced to flee Dubai amid Middle East Crisis due to US-Iran conflict
Current snooker world No.1 Judd Trump has revealed he is actually homeless after being forced to move from Dubai due to ongoing conflict in the region.
Trump moved to Dubai from the UK in January 2024 but also frequently spends time in Hong Kong. Speaking of this just two months ago, he stated that the decision was based on better weather conditions and billiards facilities on offer.
But since the conflict between the United States and Iran in the Middle East, Trump has distanced himself from Dubai.
The 36-year-old was recently in Thailand, where he was training before heading to Yushan, China, for the World Open, which starts on Monday.
And speaking of his plight, Trump revealed that he and his brother Jack, who lives in Dubai, are now virtually homeless.
As quoted SunFormer world champion said: ‘I had to leave [Dubai]. So we went to Bangkok. Yeah, it’s really a bit up in the air right now. I don’t think I can go back right now in case I’m stuck there.
Judd Trump reveals he is homeless due to ongoing Middle East conflict
He has been living in Dubai for more than two years but left due to US-Iran tensions
‘[I’m] I’m currently looking for another place to live. I will currently base myself in Bangkok. There are some good apps out there. It was very well taken care of. Right now it’s just playing a little bit every day.
‘My brother was stuck in Dubai for a while so it wasn’t good. Luckily he’s out now and hopefully things will turn around.
‘I was able to train in Thailand and dedicate myself like I normally do. I’m just trying to make the best of a bad situation.
‘It’s so hard right now because you don’t know where I’m going to live.
‘Every day is different. I’ve actually been living in a hotel for the last few weeks. It’s not nice not being at home and not knowing what to do. I don’t know what to do after this and stuff like that.
‘I play billiards outside every day, trying to do my best. Step away from the table, take only the positives.’
