In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. 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. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? ", 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.". WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. It's understandable. He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on ", 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.. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. r/snooker 41K subscribers maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the new GPT version of Bing. You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? View our online Press Pack. 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. 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. Im past that. But this is not the first time John Virgo gets in trouble over the years. ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. 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. 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 When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. 2023 But no, I understand. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" I'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. 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. Hes taken the red on here though!!. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Why is this happening??? Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. 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 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. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. Along with his commentary work, Virgo hosted Big Break for 11 years alongside comedian Jim Davidson. 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. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. He also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Why is John Virgo not at snooker? Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it. Anything confirmation of this? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. The World Championship will be our last one. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. "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. 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. GBNEWS. I think thats definite. 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. WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! "The John Virgo drinking game. WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. ". Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. The former professional player said he would be trying something 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). The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. This year's snooker world championships at the Crucible have been eventful for play on and off the table. I just feel it's a waste of a talent. Hes taken the red on here though. The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. 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 He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? I think thats definite. 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. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. 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. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. 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. And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. 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FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this Let us know in the comments section. His schedule is now full of exhibitions events and theatre shows so there is no sign of slowing down for the snooker veteran. Yes we know John, stfu. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. 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. "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. But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. He wont catch on, its the wrong age group and certainly the wrong sport. Need to understand. With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. "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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. 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. Ha!Ha! 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. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. Virgo lives in Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. "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.". ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. 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. "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?". to the people watching on TV. "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 question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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 cant have any bad feelings. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 The BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. On Trumps comments, Virgo added: "I still think weve got something to offer. 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. 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. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. 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. The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. "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. 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? 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 "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. What they why is john virgo not commentating talking about hollering 'ton up ', '' one tweeted did it and thats just everyone. That you Get over a certain age and they want to try different. 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