Talk about making a statement at the start of the last session, And talk about crushing a man's spirit within minutes of the restart.

Breaks of 55 and then 46 give Selby the frame, one where Ding did not pot a ball. Selby is only three away from glory now.

OK, who thought that was frame over? I certainly did. Selby misses a red, but a very nervous twitch from Ding to leave the same red on means it should be finished soon.

No messing about from Mark Selby. A break of 50 already, and a frame-winning chance. Ding yet to score a point in this session.

James Rowe:, external The Crucible really has an amazing atmosphere. But that at least doubles for the final session of the final.

Olivia Lundy:, external Final session of the World Snooker let's do this!! Some atmosphere in the Crucible this evening.

Ant:, external I hope these two serve up a treat tonight, what an atmosphere in the crucible tonight. The snooker juices are in full flow. Enjoy.

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John Parrott
1991 world champion on BBC Two

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But first, news of a big announcement made by World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn in the last half hour.

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So the Crucible will be guaranteed to host the World Snooker Championship until at least 2027 as there was already one year left on the existing contract.

Hello again.

So Selby is closing in on his second world title after an afternoon session that saw both players win four of the eight frames.

Selby went into the session with a 10-7 lead, and ended it 14-11 in front.

After more than two weeks of competition, it all comes down to this.

The final session, on the final day of the 2016 World Snooker Championship.

Mark Selby is in pole position. He needs to win four frames, while Ding needs seven to become the champion.

We could have 10 frames tonight and there is going to be drama and twists and turns.

So, we'll be back at 19:00 BST but why not enjoy some of the best bits from the third session. You can use the highlights tab to view the moments of the match so far, but we've picked a few out for you below. 

We'll start with Mark Selby's break which still stands as the best of the match so far...

But Ding came right back him with a century break of his own for his 14th century break of the tournament.

But Selby, despite his three frame lead, hasn't had it all his own way, as this video shows below. 

Kath Wilson:, external Mark Selby's to lose now! Brilliant player, safety King & 1st man of snooker but Ding's got nothing to lose so great stuff.

Ryan Conway:, external Selby seldom surrenders leads like this heading into final sessions. Ding's biggest test yet!

Ashley parker:, external Mark Selby will be well chuffed with 14-11 lead going into tonight's final session having been nowhere near his best.

Steve Davis
Six-time world champion on BBC Two

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Ding's hopes do not last long after that. He sinks the cueball and then, after a bit of a delay, says enough is enough.

Selby started the day three frames ahead. He is still three frames ahead and only needs four more. How does Ding get back in this? Selby can start to dream of the trophy as he gets an hour rest before the second session starts at 19:00 BST.

Two wonderful shots back-to-back from Selby. Firstly a long red and then a thin cut into the left corner on the black. He leads 60 and, barring a miracle, and a lot of safety play, this one is done.

Obviously, Ding comes to the table, but he is facing snooker's version of climbing Mount Everest to get out of this one with a win.

Meanwhile, some more useless snooker tat for you.

Ellen Charman: Awestruck to get the legend Rob Walker's autograph at the 2012 Masters semi-final. 

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Selby is closing in on 14-11. But wait. Wait. The red to the middle is slightly off target and Selby stands there looking stunned.

He has made a break of 55 so Ding will have to grind this one out, but another potential twist.

This final: Always compelling. Great drama. Hope you're enjoying it as much as we are.

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Tom Lawrence:, external Jeez, Selby could win the world championship the same day as Leicester winning the league. What a day for him.

Indeed he can Tom. Our live text page will be up and running from 18:00 BST as Chelsea take on second-placed Tottenham. If Spurs fail to win then Leicester will be the champions for the first time ever.

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We mentioned it at 17:14 but here is Mark Selby swinging his cue in frustration. 

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Just a reminder, in case you have not voted yet, you still have a bit of time to vote for your shot of your tournament - out of 10 options.

You have until 19:00 BST to register your opinion. Click on the vote tab on your mobile or click on the option at the top right of the page on desktop.

A lot of you think Mark Selby is a lucky player. Not this time. A kick on a pink ends Selby's chances and he shows his frustration by swiping his cue around, like a crazy drunken fencer who has had one vodka too many.

Ding finishes off the frame and Selby has to forget about that one quickly.

One frame left in the session.

Back on the table. Ding Junhui makes a break of 52. And then falters. 13-11, does not look brilliant, but it is a lot better than 14-10 in a first-to-18-match so this frame is crucial.

But we're going to be a while with this one. If you need a quick loo break or snack stop, you might be in luck here. Ding hasn't done anything apart from look a bit confused at the table for the last two minutes. Oh, he also tapped his face a few times.