Could this mean less inane chat than usual? "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. ", 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.". Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. Should sports commentators be released because of their age? 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 I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. "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. Press J to jump to the feed. Along with Dennis (Taylor) apparently. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. 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 Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. 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. My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. 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. 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. 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. 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. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. JV was like a different person than this morning. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I just feel it's a waste of a talent. His schedule is now full of exhibitions events and theatre shows so there is no sign of slowing down for the snooker veteran. 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 recognisable voice of snooker, Virgo has presented the sport since retiring in 1994, also appearing on the Big Break with Jim Davidson. 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 BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. 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. GBNEWS. Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. That infuriating habit of every sentence. 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So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. 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. 2023 Virgo lives in Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? Not sure why it annoys me so much. 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. Need to understand. I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. Advertisement Where does John Virgo live now? 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. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. Why is John Virgo not at snooker? Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. 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 He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. 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. View our online Press Pack. Jamie Micklethwaite. 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. Although I think all players are the same arent they? Something went wrong, please try again later. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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 The 75-year-old has become one of the Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. The World Championship will be our last one. When did he start to become annoying? Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? "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?". I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. 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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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. 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. I really like Ken. 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. But no, I understand. "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. 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. For more stories like this,check our sport page. 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. 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 This incident has sparked outrage at the commentator who spoke while unknowingly being live on air. You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. 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. Google took me to Wikipedia, which took brought me to Pot Black, thenJim 'nick, nick' Davidson.upvote anyway! 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. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? 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. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. 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? 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. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. 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. "I'm past that. 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.. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. "Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. Im past that. Ha!Ha! I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" 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. 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. By Amy Johnson 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. Anything confirmation of this? Does anyone remember? I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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 World Championship will be our last one. WebJohn Virgo isn't commentating on the snooker, so how am I supposed to know WHERE THE CUE BALL'S GOING? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "I wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. 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. So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for "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. 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