Steve Davis, once dubbed ‘Mr Boring’ during his snooker career, has undergone a remarkable transformation. The six-time World Snooker Champion now embraces life as a techno DJ, performing at events like the Glastonbury Festival. This shift comes on the heels of a scandalous affair and a high-profile divorce that changed his public persona.
Before this significant change, Davis was known for his stoic demeanor in snooker—a sport he dominated in the 1980s. He won an impressive 15 Triple Crown events and accumulated over £5.6 million in prize money. His marriage to Judy Greig began in 1990 and lasted until their separation in 2005, following an affair with 19-year-old dancer Cheree Palla.
Key moments in Steve Davis’s life:
- Davis had an affair at age 39 with Cheree Palla while still married.
- He separated from Judy Greig after more than a decade of marriage.
- Davis transitioned into music after retiring from snooker, co-founding the electro group The Utopia Strong.
- He has performed at notable venues including Glastonbury and even supported Blur at Wembley Stadium.
The fallout from his affair was considerable. Davis described it as a “kiss-and-tell scandal” after details emerged publicly. He reflected on his past relationships, stating, “I wasn’t a politician, I was a snooker player – I was only an ambassador of that sport. So I didn’t lose much sleep over it in the end really.” Yet, he acknowledged that sportspeople can be selfish and difficult to live with.
Today, Davis’s estimated net worth is around £26.5 million—an impressive figure reflecting both his sporting success and new ventures in music. He maintains a busy schedule as a DJ while still keeping an eye on the world of snooker, recently criticizing long frames as an embarrassment to the sport.
As he continues to navigate this new chapter in his life, one thing is clear: Steve Davis has moved beyond the label of ‘boring’ and embraced change with open arms. “You just don’t know what is going to happen,” he remarked about his evolving career.
