All that is left for me to do is point you in the direction of Shamoon Hafez's report from the Crucible. It has been an absolute pleasure to be able to guide you through the final.

And may I say a big thank you to all of you for all your comments, jokes, pictures and observations.

It is a day, a match, a fortnight Stuart Bingham will never, ever forget. Thanks for joining us. Bye for now.

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Former world champion Neil Robertson on Twitter:, external Massive congrats to Stuart Bingham. A top bloke who supports all the tournaments around the world. Enjoy mate.

Ex-world champion Mark Williams on Twitter:, external All these young snooker players should take a hard look at Bingham and take some tips off him, dedicated and plays in everything.

2011 UK Championship finalist Mark Allen on Twitter:, external Massive well done to Stuart Bingham. Great performance under the most intense pressure. Deserved world champion. Enjoy!!

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He was priced at 50-1 before the start of the tournament. Many people thought this is something he would never achieve.

But through years and years of hard work, of playing in every competition around the world, Stuart Bingham has earned his place at the pinnacle of the sport.

QPR midfielder Joey Barton on Twitter:, external Top snooker final that. Bingham deserved it. Would have loved Murphy to win but great story for Bingham.

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Nine-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova on Twitter:, external Stuart Bingham is the champion! And Shaun Murphy is a really good sport:)

Former England striker Michael Owen on Twitter:, external Amazing scenes. Delighted for Bingham and what a great sportsman Murphy is.

John Parrott
1991 world champion and BBC Sport expert

"It has been the tournament of his life. He has played the best he has played at the most important time in his life. And it is no fluke, he deserves everything he gets in this event.

"It could not go to a nicer man. He is one of the most popular players on the circuit. It is a triumph for him and the new circuit because he has been at every event."

Celine: Congratulations Stuart Bingham. You deserve the title of world champion. Twenty years of waiting. Worth it.

Kieran Robinson: To beat O'Sullivan, Trump and Murphy takes some doing. Class from Stuart Bingham, deserved champion.

Steve Davis
Six-time world champion and BBC Sport expert

"It gives everybody hope that it can turn around. We don't know if he truly believed he could win this two weeks ago. But he played like he did.

"When he needed to be focused, by the end he was calmer than anyone in the room. It shows that nice guys can be winners."

World Championship winner Stuart Bingham: "At one stage at 15-15 I thought I was going to do Shaun's speech. It was a 64-minute frame to go 16-15 and that really calmed me down. Four words: Winner, winner chicken dinner. My mum, dad, my wife, my family. My whole team I have to thank.

"Coming in to it was a bit different. I got to two semis out of three events. It didn't start brilliantly but I went from strength to strength. And in the final I beat the second best man in the tournament! To beat Shaun in the final tops everything off.

"Twenty years as professional, blood sweat and tears on the road. Qualifying in places like Prestatyn and Malvern. So many family and friends have backed me. It is unbelievable."

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Stuart Bingham has his hands on the World Championship trophy. The moment he has worked so, so hard for. The moment he has dreamed off. The moment he will never forget.

World Championship runner-up Shaun Murphy: "It has been a great fortnight. It hasn't finished how I wanted but I gave it my best and came up against an inspired Stuart Bingham.

"Sometimes your name is on the trophy. As a snooker geek like Stuart, there is not a player alive who deserves it more than him."

What a day for Stuart Bingham. He wins £300,000, moves up to second in the world rankings and is the champion of the world.

Bingham raises his arms aloft, the players embrace. And Stuart Bingham, at the age of 38, has done what he has always dreamed of doing. He has won the world title. Shaun Murphy applauds gracefully from the side as Bingham celebrates with his family.

STUART BINGHAM IS THE 2015 WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPION.

Murphy needs snookers. And for Bingham to miss.

The red is in. One colour, one red and that should do it.

The lead is 57 for Bingham, 75 left.

Stuart Bingham has been playing snooker competitively for 22 years. The 38-year-old is a few shots away from achieving his lifelong dream.

Bingham is 30 ahead. And still in a good position. Is this it?

Jake Chandler: The best world championship I have ever witnessed, they are both fantastic players! The bingmiester is playing brilliant.

Ryan Mohan: Would be delighted if Bingham won this frame he's been class throughout the whole game and deserves it.

But wait just a minute. Murphy misses another red. Stuart Bingham, this is your chance.