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John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker 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. Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. 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. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. JV was like a different person than this morning. 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 Google took me to Wikipedia, which took brought me to Pot Black, thenJim 'nick, nick' Davidson.upvote anyway! 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 think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. 2023 There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. Social media went crazy yesterday after the incident which sparked further debate on the commentator. 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. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this Anyone but Perry. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. Does anyone remember? ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. 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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. The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. 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. It's understandable. I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. 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, 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. 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. Hes taken the red on here though!!. "But no, I understand. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. 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. 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. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. 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. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. 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. "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. This year's snooker world championships at the Crucible have been eventful for play on and off the table. 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 World Championship will be our last one. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I really like Ken. 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. I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC "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. WebFormer professional John Virgo, who made his name playing the game and as part of the BBC gameshow Big Break, is again on commentary duties. When did he start to become annoying? BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. Something went wrong, please try again later. But now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. I just feel it's a waste of a talent. On Trumps comments, Virgo added: "I still think weve got something to offer. Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. By Should sports commentators be released because of their age? 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. Speaking to the Talking Snooker podcast, Virgo said: Listen, you never know whats round the corner in life, but it looks like this will be my last season. "I wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. 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". "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. 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Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. Ha!Ha! Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! John Parrot is also better than Virgo. ", 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. Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. ", 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.". 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. 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. WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? 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. 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. That infuriating habit of every sentence. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. Jamie Micklethwaite. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. 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. 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 the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. For other inquiries, Contact Us. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. Not my choice, theirs (the BBC). Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. I think thats definite. 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. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. 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.. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. 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. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. 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