John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. But no, I understand. Press J to jump to the feed. 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. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. 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. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. I think thats definite. 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. "But no, I understand. I'd say yer man shut up after that. 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 also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. The BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. "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?". 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. 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WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. 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. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. Social media went crazy yesterday after the incident which sparked further debate on the commentator. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. Im past that. Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. Should sports commentators be released because of their age? Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. By 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. 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. And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. Jamie Micklethwaite. ", 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.". Something went wrong, please try again later. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. 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. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? For other inquiries, Contact Us. His schedule is now full of exhibitions events and theatre shows so there is no sign of slowing down for the snooker veteran. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. 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. This issue where John Virgo gets in trouble might see BBC reveal their long term plan with coverage of the snooker. "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. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. The 75-year-old has become one of the But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. I'm pretty sure he's not saying "Kenny", but "Ken, eh? When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. Doesnt matter about the black. 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. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. 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. 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. whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. 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. Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. 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. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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? 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.. Need to understand. So I'll just get on with what I'm doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. 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 A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. ", 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. 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Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. I just feel it's a waste of a talent. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". By Amy Johnson Hes taken the red on here though. However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. View our online Press Pack. 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. One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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 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. Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. Not sure why it annoys me so much. I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. 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. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. The World Championship will be our last one. "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". Along with Dennis (Taylor) apparently. 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 I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. 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 You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? "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. Google took me to Wikipedia, which took brought me to Pot Black, thenJim 'nick, nick' Davidson.upvote anyway! ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. I'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. 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. Why is this happening??? 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". 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". 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. Let us know in the comments section. 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. "Please please please tell John Virgo to stop talking," one said. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. Anyone but Perry. 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. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this Ha!Ha! The former professional player said he would be trying something 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. "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. So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived Hes taken the red on here though!!. He is the best of the lot. The recognisable voice of snooker, Virgo has presented the sport since retiring in 1994, also appearing on the Big Break with Jim Davidson. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. 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