In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. 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. 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. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. But this is not the first time John Virgo gets in trouble over the years. https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. 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. 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. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? On Trumps comments, Virgo added: "I still think weve got something to offer. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. ", 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.. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? "I wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. 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. 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. 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. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. The World Championship will be our last one. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Google took me to Wikipedia, which took brought me to Pot Black, thenJim 'nick, nick' Davidson.upvote anyway! The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. 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. He also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. ", 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. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. 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. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. 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. In fact a number of fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about Virgo, notably his insistence of shouting 'ton up!' 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 But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. "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? 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. He wont catch on, its the wrong age group and certainly the wrong sport. IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. View our online Press Pack. "Please please please tell John Virgo to stop talking," one said. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. 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. Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" He is the best of the lot. Jamie Micklethwaite. "I'm past that. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. 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. WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Not sure why it annoys me so much. 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. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New WebJohn Virgo isn't commentating on the snooker, so how am I supposed to know WHERE THE CUE BALL'S GOING? Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. The 75-year-old has become one of the 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 Press J to jump to the feed. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. 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. 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. ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. 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 do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. I just feel it's a waste of a talent. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. Should sports commentators be released because of their age? I'm pretty sure he's not saying "Kenny", but "Ken, eh? 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. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. By Amy Johnson This issue where John Virgo gets in trouble might see BBC reveal their long term plan with coverage of the snooker. GBNEWS. 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. I can't have any bad feelings. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. 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. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. 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). 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? Advertisement Where does John Virgo live now? WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. "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. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. 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.. Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Could this mean less inane chat than usual? Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. ", 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.". Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Let us know in the comments section. r/snooker 41K subscribers maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the new GPT version of Bing. Does anyone remember? 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. I'd say yer man shut up after that. 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. 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. 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. 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. "Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. 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. I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. 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 Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. I really like Ken. 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 I'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. 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". I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Im past that. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. Doesnt matter about the black. 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. This incident has sparked outrage at the commentator who spoke while unknowingly being live on air. The World Championship will be our last one. JV was like a different person than this morning. C, A, C, cool as a cucumber". 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So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. I think thats definite. John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. 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. 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. ". 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. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? For other inquiries, Contact Us. Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. "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. 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. Anyone but Perry. 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. 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. Need to understand. For more stories like this,check our sport page. 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. The 70 year old Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. 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. John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. When did he start to become annoying? Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. The former professional player said he would be trying something It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. "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?". 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. It's understandable. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" 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