If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Why is this happening??? "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. He wont catch on, its the wrong age group and certainly the wrong sport. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. 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 gets in trouble by swearing live on air yesterday during Mark Selbys and Marco Fus 75 minute frame inthe world championships semi final. 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 it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. The BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. I'm pretty sure he's not saying "Kenny", but "Ken, eh? When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. Let us know in the comments section. In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. "The John Virgo drinking game. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. Jamie Micklethwaite. "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.". A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "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 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.. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. Doesnt matter about the black. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. That infuriating habit of every sentence. 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. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" "But no, I understand. The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. 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. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Social media went crazy yesterday after the incident which sparked further debate on the commentator. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. 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. IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. 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View our online Press Pack. C, A, C, cool as a cucumber". r/snooker 41K subscribers maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the new GPT version of Bing. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. 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. John Parrot is also better than Virgo. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. By Amy Johnson 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. Could this mean less inane chat than usual? JV was like a different person than this morning. 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 But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. I cant have any bad feelings. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" 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. And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. 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 think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. 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'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. Virgo has no plans to retire anytime soon and still has a number of plans to keep busy, including commentating at the Seniors World Snooker Championship. Yes we know John, stfu. 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. The 76-year-old notably won the UK Championship in 1979, beating Terry Griffiths 14-13 in the final, before becoming a well-known broadcaster and television personality with the BBC. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. "I'm past that. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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 "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it, yeah. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. But no, I understand. ", 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. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? 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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. "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". I think thats definite. Hes taken the red on here though. 2023 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. 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Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. But now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. The First Snooker World Championship 1927, How to play snooker: The basic principles of the game, 128 pro players: Nobody knows them, theyre never gonna get anywhere says Ronnie OSullivan, Custom pool tables: A great alternative to a snooker table, Snooker table size and dimensions for room, Save up to 50% at any snooker cue sale store with our clever buying guide. By For more stories like this,check our sport page. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? 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. I cant have any bad feelings. WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this The World Championship will be our last one. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM 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. He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. Hes taken the red on here though!!. I think thats definite. John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. "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?". Ha!Ha! "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. 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. 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Something went wrong, please try again later. He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. When did he start to become annoying? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. Need to understand. 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. Even world number two and 2019 Crucible champion Judd Trump told The Metro earlier this year: "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. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? Virgos first notable appearance in a major tournament was during the 1973 American Pool Tournament for The Indoor League where he lost in the semi final. 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 Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I really like Ken. It's understandable. ", 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.". Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. The 75-year-old has become one of the I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. 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. Should sports commentators be released because of their age? Advertisement Where does John Virgo live now? Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. Virgo lives in Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. 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. It was incredible. I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. WebJohn Virgo is probably one of the very worst commentators in any sport for my money, someone needs to tell him his job is to commentate, not opinionate at every given chance. Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. Along with Dennis apparently. 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. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. Im past that. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. "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. 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 can't have any bad feelings. John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. 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. On Trumps comments, Virgo added: "I still think weve got something to offer. 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? If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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 I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. "Please please please tell John Virgo to stop talking," one said. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. So I'll just get on with what I'm doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. But this is not the first time John Virgo gets in trouble over the years. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. 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