", Virgo, whose playing career peaked in 1979 when he won the UK Championship, did conced that he could see the reasoning behind the BBC's decision: "I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. I think thats definite. I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. 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 enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. It was incredible. 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 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. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. 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. The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. He also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. Does anyone remember? My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. Doesnt matter about the black. Lol i thought it was just me, not to mention his constant wheres the cueball going?.. having said that shaun murphy is far more annoying recently. 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. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. 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! Social media went crazy yesterday after the incident which sparked further debate on the commentator. 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. But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. Anyone but Perry. Google took me to Wikipedia, which took brought me to Pot Black, thenJim 'nick, nick' Davidson.upvote anyway! By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. 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John Virgo has been criticised by some snooker fans, John Virgo is the voice of snooker on the BBC, Higgins and Trump are battling it out for the 2019 world championship. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship, he said. Anything confirmation of this? The World Championship will be our last one. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. 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. A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. "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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. Ben Shephard hits out at John Virgo after jibe GOOD MORNING BRITAIN saw Ben Shephard hit out at John Virgo today after the snooker commentator praised Susannas talents over his. 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". View our online Press Pack. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Although I think all players are the same arent they? "I'm past that. In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. 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. Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. 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. By Not my choice, theirs (the BBC). Along with his commentary work, Virgo hosted Big Break for 11 years alongside comedian Jim Davidson. I'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. I cant have any bad feelings. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. 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. r/snooker 41K subscribers maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the new GPT version of Bing. The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. I can't have any bad feelings. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. "Tempted to watch the snooker with volume off, especially with John Virgo shouting 'ton up, and 'where's the cue ball going' every three minutes, he needs an off button," one said. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I'd say yer man shut up after that. "The John Virgo drinking game. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. "But no, I understand. For other inquiries, Contact Us. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. Hes taken the red on here though. "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. I just feel it's a waste of a talent. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. But this is not the first time John Virgo gets in trouble over the years. ", 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.. "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. 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. "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. 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. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. By Amy Johnson ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 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On Trumps comments, Virgo added: "I still think weve got something to offer. "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.". However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. 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. I'm pretty sure he's not saying "Kenny", but "Ken, eh? 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). Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. 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. The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. WebJohn Virgo (born 3 March 1946, in Salford, Lancashire, England) is an English former professional snooker player and more recently a snooker commentator and TV personality. 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. While no decision has been confirmed by the BBC, Virgo seems sure that his next trip to the Crucible in April will be his last to work behind a microphone. But now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. Taylor meanwhile, who famously beat Steve Davies to become world champion in 1985, had previously combined commentating and playing on the senior tour before hanging up his cue in 2021. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. I think thats definite. GBNEWS. As a player, Virgo featured in the first ever World Championship to be held at the Crucible in 1977, getting eliminated in the round of 16 by eventual winner John Spencer. "Please please please tell John Virgo to stop talking," one said. 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. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. The 75-year-old has become one of the It will be interesting to see how BBC handles the incident going forward into the next tournaments and if they renew their contract with John Virgo particularly after the ten year deal world snooker struck with Eurosport where Ronnie OSullivan and Jimmy White are regular commentators. That infuriating habit of every sentence. 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. 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Im past that. WebJohn Virgo isn't commentating on the snooker, so how am I supposed to know WHERE THE CUE BALL'S GOING? Press J to jump to the feed. He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. 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 WebJohn Virgo has been criticised by some snooker fans (Image: Getty) The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" 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. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. 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. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Something went wrong, please try again later. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Why is this happening??? John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. So I'll just get on with what I'm doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. Former UK champion Virgo, who played in the first ever World Championship to be played at the Crucible in 1977, told the Talking Snooker Podcast: "Listen, you never know whats round the corner in life, but it looks like this will be my last season. I really like Ken. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived Why is John Virgo not at snooker? 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