Virgo lives in "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. 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. 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. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. 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. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. It's understandable. 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commentary box for the BBC, this time at the Welsh Open at the International Convention Centre at This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Ha!Ha! 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. I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. In fact a number of fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about Virgo, notably his insistence of shouting 'ton up!' I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. 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. 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. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. He wont catch on, its the wrong age group and certainly the wrong sport. 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". BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. 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 understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. JV was like a different person than this morning. 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. John Virgo has had a long career in snooker spanning from the 70s onward where he competed in professional snooker before co-hosting TV productions such as the BBCs pot black show and commentating on the BBCs coverage of snooker until present. By Amy Johnson Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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 WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. That infuriating habit of every sentence. I cant have any bad feelings. Not sure why it annoys me so much. 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 So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. Need to understand. 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. John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. I can't have any bad feelings. "But no, I understand. Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. Yes we know John, stfu. This incident has sparked outrage at the commentator who spoke while unknowingly being live on air. 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. "The John Virgo drinking game. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived This year's snooker world championships at the Crucible have been eventful for play on and off the table. "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" 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. Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. 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. "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. Advertisement Where does John Virgo live now? "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on When did he start to become annoying? 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 You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? I think thats definite. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. 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. "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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Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? "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?". The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. Press J to jump to the feed. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. "Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. 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 Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. 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. "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. WebJohn Virgo isn't commentating on the snooker, so how am I supposed to know WHERE THE CUE BALL'S GOING? a fifth wrote. 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. 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. ", 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.". Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. The World Championship will be our last one. 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. The 70 year old With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. GBNEWS. "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. 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. 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. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. 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. Im past that. Although I think all players are the same arent they? 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. His schedule is now full of exhibitions events and theatre shows so there is no sign of slowing down for the snooker veteran. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Doesnt matter about the black. "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? Something went wrong, please try again later. ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. The BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. 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 now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. Something went wrong, please try again later. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. 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. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. 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. By "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. Although I think all players are the same arent they? Why is this happening??? Why is John Virgo not at snooker? One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. 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. Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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? I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. So I'll just get on with what I'm doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". 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. ", 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. "I'm past that. The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. This issue where John Virgo gets in trouble might see BBC reveal their long term plan with coverage of the snooker. Anyone but Perry. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The former professional player said he would be trying something 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. Could this mean less inane chat than usual? And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. C, A, C, cool as a cucumber". 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. I think thats definite. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. It was incredible. I'd say yer man shut up after that. The 75-year-old has become one of the 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. Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. I just feel it's a waste of a talent. John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Let us know in the comments section. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Hes taken the red on here though. I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. 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. When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. 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. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. Does anyone remember? "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. Google took me to Wikipedia, which took brought me to Pot Black, thenJim 'nick, nick' Davidson.upvote anyway! ". He also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. 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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. 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. Along with Dennis apparently. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. 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