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. The 75-year-old has become one of the Although I think all players are the same arent they? 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. But no, I understand. 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 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. The 70 year old Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. 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. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. "The John Virgo drinking game. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. I really like Ken. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. Along with Dennis (Taylor) apparently. GBNEWS. 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. 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. 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. Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. Im past that. It's understandable. John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. 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. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. 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. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. 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? Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. 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. He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. On Trumps comments, Virgo added: "I still think weve got something to offer. Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! Should sports commentators be released because of their age? So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" I cant have any bad feelings. With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. 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. 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". This year's snooker world championships at the Crucible have been eventful for play on and off the table. John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. 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. 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. 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. I can't have any bad feelings. The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? 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 I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. 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. 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. 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. 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. "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" 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The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. That infuriating habit of every sentence. 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. "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. Why is this happening??? Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. 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 Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. 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. The former professional player said he would be trying something Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. "Please please please tell John Virgo to stop talking," one said. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. He is the best of the lot. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? a fifth wrote. Something went wrong, please try again later. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. I think thats definite. "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. 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 commentator well known for his famous expression Wheres The Cueball Going was not available for BBCs coverage of both the World Championship and the UK Championship in 2020 due to self isolation and coronavirus reasons. 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. "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. 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. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? View our online Press Pack. Im past that. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. 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. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. Virgo lives in The World Championship will be our last one. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. 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. 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. 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. Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. Advertisement Where does John Virgo live now? However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Jamie Micklethwaite. 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. Does anyone remember? 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. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. I cant have any bad feelings. "I wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. Press J to jump to the feed. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. 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. Anything confirmation of this? In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. Erik ten Hag provides update on permanent move for Marcel Sabitzer, Brazil star Vitor Roque deals blow to Arsenals transfer hopes with Barcelona declaration, Brentford striker Ivan Toney set for ban after pleading guilty to multiple betting charges, Takehiro Tomiyasu reveals what Arsenal teammates told him after his blunder, Jose Mourinho shown red card for third time this season after shock Roma loss, Judd Trump: The World Snooker Championship needs to move on from the Crucible, New tour card structure for 2022-23 snooker season announced by WST and WPBSA, Do not sell or share my personal information. 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 Teenage sensation Bai Yulu sets record break at Women's World Snooker Championship, Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from Championship League Snooker as quiet schedule continues, Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Allen attract huge crowds as they head to Hungary. JV was like a different person than this morning. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. Could this mean less inane chat than usual? 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. 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. He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. 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. A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. 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. WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. 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. Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. When did he start to become annoying? ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. 2023 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. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC 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. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. 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 By Amy Johnson 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. "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. Ha!Ha! "But no, I understand. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. "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? 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. "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. Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. 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