The 75-year-old has become one of the 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. 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. My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. It was incredible. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Not my choice, theirs (the BBC). Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. "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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Why is John Virgo not at snooker? By When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. Social media went crazy yesterday after the incident which sparked further debate on the commentator. In fact a number of fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about Virgo, notably his insistence of shouting 'ton up!' 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 Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. 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). 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. The BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. Something went wrong, please try again later. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived His schedule is now full of exhibitions events and theatre shows so there is no sign of slowing down for the snooker veteran. This year's snooker world championships at the Crucible have been eventful for play on and off the table. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. "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? What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? 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. Im past that. John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. 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 fifth wrote. Im past that. I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. 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 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. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. 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. 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. I cant have any bad feelings. "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. "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?". Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. 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. Should sports commentators be released because of their age? Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. 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. 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". Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. 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 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. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. "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.". 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 cant have any bad feelings. John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. 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 We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. 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. WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. 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. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. 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 A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. That infuriating habit of every sentence. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. I'd say yer man shut up after that. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. 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. But no, I understand. https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. Doesnt matter about the black. The former professional player said he would be trying something Along with Dennis apparently. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. 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. GBNEWS. 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. 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. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. The recognisable voice of snooker, Virgo has presented the sport since retiring in 1994, also appearing on the Big Break with Jim Davidson. John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". "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. "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 former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. 2023 I think thats definite. Need to understand. I just feel it's a waste of a talent. 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. I really like Ken. Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. 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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. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. ", 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.". The 70 year old Not sure why it annoys me so much. He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. I think thats definite. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. 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 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. 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. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. 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. 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. 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. He also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. For more stories like this,check our sport page. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. Does anyone remember? But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 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.. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on By Amy Johnson "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. Although I think all players are the same arent they? to the people watching on TV. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. 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. 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. 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. 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. I'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. I am almost sure it was him who, when some madlad in the crowd gor a bit enthusiastic and loud yesterday, said "Aye, I remember my first pint too". 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. It's understandable. 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. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. 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. He is the best of the lot. I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. 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. The World Championship will be our last one. "I'm past that. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" 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. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. 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. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. 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