In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? Although I think all players are the same arent they? 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. "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. John Parrot is also better than Virgo. Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. The former professional player said he would be trying something 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived 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. "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 now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. 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 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. WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. 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", 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.. 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. Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. He is the best of the lot. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. The recognisable voice of snooker, Virgo has presented the sport since retiring in 1994, also appearing on the Big Break with Jim Davidson. 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. I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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.. Hes taken the red on here though. 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. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. 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. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. But this is not the first time John Virgo gets in trouble over the years. "I'm past that. 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. C, A, C, cool as a cucumber". Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. Does anyone remember? WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. a fifth wrote. 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. 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. "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? 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 But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. The 70 year old He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. 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. 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. Along with Dennis apparently. 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. 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. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 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. View our online Press Pack. "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? "The John Virgo drinking game. 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. John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. 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. 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 wont catch on, its the wrong age group and certainly the wrong sport. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. JV was like a different person than this morning. 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. 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. However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. WebJohn Virgo isn't commentating on the snooker, so how am I supposed to know WHERE THE CUE BALL'S GOING? Virgo lives in So I'll just get on with what I'm doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. I'd say yer man shut up after that. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. Doesnt matter about the black. "But no, I understand. Need to understand. Anyone but Perry. 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. This issue where John Virgo gets in trouble might see BBC reveal their long term plan with coverage of the snooker. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. Im past that. I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. "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.". I think thats definite. And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. Should sports commentators be released because of their age? to the people watching on TV. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. 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. The BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. "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. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. 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 Anything confirmation of this? Ha!Ha! Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. 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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. In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. 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. 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. GBNEWS. "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?". WebI can't believe that this guy has been commentating at the BBC for the best part of 20 years or more and not a single producer in that time has had the gumption to tell him to stop 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. That infuriating habit of every sentence. The 75-year-old has become one of the There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. Advertisement Where does John Virgo live now? But no, I understand. 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. 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". ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. 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. We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. 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. "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". The World Championship will be our last one. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. 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. "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. 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