Social media went crazy yesterday after the incident which sparked further debate on the commentator. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". Should sports commentators be released because of their age? WebSnooker 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. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived Along with Dennis (Taylor) apparently. John Virgo celebrates his 76th birthday doing the thing for which he has become more famous than his professional snooker-playing career and even hit TV show Big Break calling the action with insight and humour from the inside of a tight commentary box for the BBC, this time at the Welsh Open at the International Convention Centre at Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b******s all I can do about it, so why get bothered? Could this mean less inane chat than usual? 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 John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. Yes we know John, stfu. 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Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. 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. Along with his commentary work, Virgo hosted Big Break for 11 years alongside comedian Jim Davidson. But this is not the first time John Virgo gets in trouble over the years. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. ". I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. I think thats definite. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. "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. The recognisable voice of snooker, Virgo has presented the sport since retiring in 1994, also appearing on the Big Break with Jim Davidson. WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. 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. Im past that. "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. Doesnt matter about the black. Google took me to Wikipedia, which took brought me to Pot Black, thenJim 'nick, nick' Davidson.upvote anyway! 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 dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. The 70 year old Let us know in the comments section. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. 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. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. When did he start to become annoying? whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. Hes taken the red on here though. 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. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. "Please please please tell John Virgo to stop talking," one said. ", A BBC Spokesperson said: "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.". Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. His schedule is now full of exhibitions events and theatre shows so there is no sign of slowing down for the snooker veteran. He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. 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. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. Although I think all players are the same arent they? WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. WebJohn Virgo gets in trouble by swearing live on air yesterday during Mark Selbys and Marco Fus 75 minute frame in the world championships semi final. Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. 2023 There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. "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.". John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. Thorne, a stalwart of the sport for more than two decades, was diagnosed with leukaemia in March and was taken to hospital last week with dangerously low blood pressure. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. 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. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. 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. He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. 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. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. GBNEWS. 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. It's understandable. WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. 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. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. 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. The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. The former UK champion first played at the Crucible in the first year the venue hosted the World Championship in 1977 and it is a venue filled with fond memories for him. If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. WebJohn Virgo and Dennis Taylor are set to leave their posts as the BBC's main snooker commentators in a years' time, with the duo having gone through the highs and lows of 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. John Virgo and Dennis Taylor, now familiar voices when it comes to live coverage of the World Snooker Championships, will no longer be part of things after the 2022/23 campaign. 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 John Virgo believes the next World Snooker Championship will be the last for him and Dennis Taylor in the commentary box, expecting to be cut from the BBCs coverage. Something went wrong, please try again later. Something went wrong, please try again later. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. Press J to jump to the feed. WebJohn Virgo isn't commentating on the snooker, so how am I supposed to know WHERE THE CUE BALL'S GOING? "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. "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. I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. 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. In October 2018, it was announced that Radzi will be working for American professional wrestling company WWE for their NXT UK brand, as a backstage interviewer. 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 find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. He also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. 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.. Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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 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". Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. By Amy Johnson Why is John Virgo not at snooker? Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. 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). 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. 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. 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. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it., MORE : Judd Trump: The World Snooker Championship needs to move on from the Crucible, MORE : New tour card structure for 2022-23 snooker season announced by WST and WPBSA. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. Missing aristocrat Constance Marten and lover arrested in Brighton Migrant blocked from deportation in 2020 went on to MURDER in horri Betty Boothroyd dead: 'No nonsense' first female House of Commons S Shamima Begum: UK's own terror watchdog to back Isis bride in her b UK food shortages: Ministers summon supermarket bosses for urgent t 59 migrants dead in 'inhumane' tragedy as packed boat sinks off Ita Met Office warns late winter blast to strike and send temperatures plummeting. 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