The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. Arrogant ex-Leeds United player who raped girl, 17, jailed for 17 years, Man Utd legend Roy Keane surprises Laura Woods live on ITV with comment, Paralysed ex-Spanish footballer Novo dies at 32 after being 'hit by a train', Brentford star Ivan Toney pleads guilty to multiple betting breaches, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. "I'm past that. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. John Virgo gets in trouble by swearing live on air yesterday during Mark Selbys and Marco Fus 75 minute frame inthe world championships semi final. A place for all things snooker related, including the latest news (but no match spoilers for current tournaments), tips on improving your play and videos of some of snooker's greatest moments. WebSo, I'm watching the old Crucible Classics on BBC and something I've noticed is John Virgo is commentating and he's not unbearable. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. "John was searching for a phrase to describe Ding's shortcomings as a player and explaining why he doesn't yet have what it takes to become a champion," an insider said. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, John Virgo has worked as a commentator on BBC's Snooker coverage for 30 years, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. Along with his commentary work, Virgo hosted Big Break for 11 years alongside comedian Jim Davidson. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. A top class snooker player but he should leave his heeper jeeper nonsense in the playground with the 6 year olds, its out of place in snooker commentary. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Virgo lives in C, A, C, cool as a cucumber". It was quickly ushered out of the arena through the players entrance, surprising defending champion Selby, who was returning to the arena at the time. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Nick, Phil and guest presenter @GaryOnCue answered your latest emails and tweets, and had their say on the debate over World Championship location.https://t.co/9mjHsxwXQE. Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! For other inquiries, Contact Us. He also revealed his wish to revive Big Break - the snooker-based television game show which peaked at 13.9million viewers and took Question of Sport's prime-time slot. The BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. I do like Ken Doherty's commentary but Virgo just never stops with the idiotic comments "Williams hasn't looked like missing anything you'd expect him to pot". The World Championship, played from 16 April-2 May, will likely represent the end of an era for two of the most significant commentators the sport has had, and Virgo says it will be hard to deal with when it comes around. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. r/snooker 41K subscribers maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the new GPT version of Bing. Advertisement Where does John Virgo live now? And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Should sports commentators be released because of their age? I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this year's World Championships but they have been given one more year. But no, I understand. He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. Something went wrong, please try again later. WebJohn Virgo, 70, caught swearing during BBC One's afternoon broadcast TV bosses have said Virgo will continue to work at the tournament Mark Selby and Marco Fu contesting Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this a fifth wrote. 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I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. "The BBC have been fantastic to me, in my commentary career, Big Break if thats the decision thats the decision, well just have to accept it and enjoy it on the telly.". Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. It was incredible. Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. John Virgo has had a long career in snooker spanning from the 70s onward where he competed in professional snooker before co-hosting TV productions such as the BBCs pot black show and commentating on the BBCs coverage of snooker until present. But Ive realised and its taken me a long time to realise it not to get caught up in something you have no control of. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. "Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b****r all I can do about it, so why get bothered?". "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. WebJohn Virgo exclusive interview: 'He wasn't everyone's cup of tea but Jim Davidson is still my mate' Virgo reflects on his unlikely friendship and the state of snooker as he nears the ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived Virgo, 75, and Taylor, 72, have been voices of snooker for decades, with Virgo first commentating on the game way back in 1985 and becoming a huge television star through the 90s thanks to gameshow Big Break. Could this mean less inane chat than usual? Veteran BBC snooker commentator John Virgo, Virgo also presented Big Break on the BBC for more than a decade alongside comedian Jim Davidson, Kyren Wilson pranks Crucible crowd by pretending to go for pink while on 147 break, Neil Robertson sends Crucible crowd wild with his first-ever World Championship maximum. John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. This issue where John Virgo gets in trouble might see BBC reveal their long term plan with coverage of the snooker. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? By Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? Along with Dennis apparently. People on social media such as Facebook and Twitter have said Virgo has been disrespectful to the players as he said one player seems to drag the other player down etc. Something went wrong, please try again later. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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I'm pretty sure he's not saying "Kenny", but "Ken, eh? IMG media managing director Graham Fry said John Virgo has been spoken to regarding the incident and he will continue to work during the course of the tournament. On Trumps comments, Virgo added: "I still think weve got something to offer. Previously he presented Wild on CBBC and was also the host of Match of the Day Kickabout from 2013 until 2014, when Ben Shires took over. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. WebAs good as a player as Morgan was, he always sounds like an angry, drunk Welshman in the booth-other than being from Wales I cannot see he has any reason to be there, or at the Seniors commentating. 2023 "But I've realised and it's taken me a long time to realise it not to get caught up in something you have no control of. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. Yes we know John, stfu. I think the best thing they could do is to try to make sure they always have a good mix of as many of them as possible. WebFormer professional John Virgo, who made his name playing the game and as part of the BBC gameshow Big Break, is again on commentary duties. Take a drink every time he says inch perfect , take a shot every time he says wheres the cue ball going and down your drink every time he says TON UP! wrote one. Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. The World Championship will be our last one. In fact a number of fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about Virgo, notably his insistence of shouting 'ton up!' Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. The 75-year-old has become one of the most iconic 'voices of snooker' since the 1980s and his catchphrase of 'where's the cue ball going' is one of the most famous in BBC sports commentary history. Jamie Micklethwaite. John Parrot is also better than Virgo. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. The former professional player said he would be trying something ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. The bird fluttered down from among the television lights and landed on the top cushion during a brief break prior to the start of the sixth frame at the Crucible. I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" ", He also told the Telegraph: I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different., A BBC spokesman told GB News: The BBC are delighted to have John and Dennis as part of our snooker team and no decisions have been made past 2023 on what the wider team will look like.. "Maybe it's a working-class attitude I've been brought up with but there's b***** all I can do about it, so why get bothered? Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". Not my choice, theirs (the BBC). But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. As John Virgo gets in trouble over swearing live on TV, he has come out and said he is highly embarrassed and apologetic for his comments. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? For more stories like this,check our sport page. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. Im past that. My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? Taylor, 72, is also a widely popular presence in the Beeb's commentary box for the major televised tournaments but in recent times there have been suggestions in some quarters that snooker coverage needs a more youthful change in direction. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. 2019 world champion Judd Trump called for broadcasters to make a change to their veteran commentary teams earlier this year, telling Metro.co.uk: Theres not enough trying out new things in snooker for me at the moment, its all the same every season, not enough excitement, not enough different dimensions, he said. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. "Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. 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In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. He is the best of the lot. WebDennis Taylor and John Virgo have been leading voices of snooker for decades (Pictures: Getty) John Virgo believes the next World Snooker Championship will be the last for him We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Judd Trump has risked reigniting a spat with popular BBC commentator John Virgo by claiming the veteran pundit does not do enough homework on the current crop of players or what happens outside the broadcasters three televised marquee tournaments. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. Speaking to the Talking Snooker podcast, Virgo said: Listen, you never know whats round the corner in life, but it looks like this will be my last season. The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. Doesnt matter about the black. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. I'd say yer man shut up after that. "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. JOHN HIGGINS takes on Judd Trump in the World Snooker Championship today and tomorrow - but it's BBC commentator John Virgo taking the spotlight during the first session. He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Radzi Chinyanganya (born 12 September 1987) is a British presenter, formerly of the BBC children's TV programme Blue Peter, from 2013 until 2019, and a co-presenter for the ITV game show Cannonball since 2017. He appeared as a celebrity contestant on the short-lived Saturday night BBC light entertainment show Full Swing in 1996, however, he did not make the final. That infuriating habit of every sentence. Snooker icons John Virgo and Dennis Taylor have become synonymous with live coverage on the BBC, and now fans have reacted angrily to news the pair will be released. John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. I cant have any bad feelings. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. WebThe 70-year-old commentator did not believe he was on air while speaking to a colleague away from the microphone during Mark Selby and Marco Fu's semi-final on Saturday When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. I'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. I just feel it's a waste of a talent. But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it. WebJohn Virgo isn't commentating on the snooker, so how am I supposed to know WHERE THE CUE BALL'S GOING? Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. Something went wrong, please try again later. For me, Virgo is fine, yeah sometimes he gets it wrong, but 100% accuracy is impossible in a live sporting environment where you can't just "rewind" what you said if it was wrong. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. WebI can't believe that this guy has been commentating at the BBC for the best part of 20 years or more and not a single producer in that time has had the gumption to tell him to stop The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. Hes taken the red on here though. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. "But Ive realised and its taken me a long time to realise it not to get caught up in something you have no control of. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. I just take him as he is, it's like he's never seen Mark play before calling shots he's never going for and not calling shots he is. I think thats definite. WebOn 27 April 2022, Virgo announced that he and his co-commentator Dennis Taylor had been axed by the BBC because they were too old for the current game play style, and that You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. I think over the years weve had the experience to talk when we need to talk, to be quiet when we need to let the pictures tell the story. 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