“Don’t torture me”: Andre Agassi explodes at BBC over Royal Box obsession during Wimbledon broadcast

Fans tuning in for Friday’s Wimbledon semifinal between Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz got more than just tennis. During a short pause in the match, BBC analyst Andre Agassi voiced clear frustration live on air.

What started as a normal broadcast turned into an awkward moment between Andre Agassi and fellow commentator Andrew Castle and the reason might surprise you.

Andre Agassi calls out BBC focus on Royal Box during Carlos Alcaraz vs Taylor Fritz match

For the BBC, Andre Agassi and Andrew Castle were offering live commentary for the Wimbledon semi-final played at Centre Court. Andrew Castle switched the focus to the Royal Box during a brief pause by Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz, noting celebrities seated there, including singer Elaine Paige.

Andre Agassi, clearly eager to stick to the match, tried to highlight Taylor Fritz’s bold playing tactics. He noted that Taylor Fritz had increased risk on his serve and backhand. But Andrew Castle interrupted to discuss more celebrities. This led Andre Agassi to pause and respond with the now-viral line: “Don’t torture me. Let me finish my point.”Viewers on social media quickly took Andre Agassi’s side, saying they tuned in to hear expert commentary, not celebrity spotting.

During this exchange, BBC cameras showed more shots of guests in the Royal Box than the match itself.

Andre Agassi and Andrew Castle spark debate over Wimbledon coverage focus

After Andre Agassi made his tennis analysis clear, Andrew Castle continued naming high-profile figures in the audience, including Nick Clegg, the former UK Deputy Prime Minister. This led Andre Agassi to directly say, “People watching are watching for tennis. Not for this.”Also Read: Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf’s son Jaden Agassi shows love for girlfriend Catherine Holt’s bold new photo from bedroom series Questions about the BBC's coverage priorities were raised by the circumstances.

Many believe that one of the best tennis players in history, such as Andre Agassi, should be given the opportunity to concentrate on tennis insights instead of being dragged into irrelevant discussions.While Andrew Castle may have been following direction from producers, the moment created a visible on-air clash. Andre Agassi’s comment sparked debate online about whether sports broadcasts should stick to game analysis or entertain with celebrity coverage.