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. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". His schedule is now full of exhibitions events and theatre shows so there is no sign of slowing down for the snooker veteran. 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. 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. 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Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Why is this happening??? The 75-year-old has become one of the "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. That infuriating habit of every sentence. But this is not the first time John Virgo gets in trouble over the years. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. to the people watching on TV. Not sure why it annoys me so much. 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 "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. 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. 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. 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. ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. 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 If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. 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 "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.". 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. 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. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. Does anyone remember? 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. 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. We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it. Yes we know John, stfu. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Google took me to Wikipedia, which took brought me to Pot Black, thenJim 'nick, nick' Davidson.upvote anyway! whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. But now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. Anyone but Perry. 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. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? 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.. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Along with his commentary work, Virgo hosted Big Break for 11 years alongside comedian Jim Davidson. "But no, I understand. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. 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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 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. For more stories like this,check our sport page. 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. Although I think all players are the same arent they? 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. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" "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 BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. View our online Press Pack. I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. 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. 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"I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Should sports commentators be released because of their age? 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. I can't have any bad feelings. Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship, he said. Ha!Ha! 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. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. The 70 year old The former professional player said he would be trying something What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. 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. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. 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. 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. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. 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". But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. 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. r/snooker 41K subscribers maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the new GPT version of Bing. 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. I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. This incident has sparked outrage at the commentator who spoke while unknowingly being live on air. ", 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. 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. 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). This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He wont catch on, its the wrong age group and certainly the wrong sport. I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. "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. The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. Hes taken the red on here though. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. 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. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. 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. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. I think thats definite. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. 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 So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. 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. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. "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?". Doesnt matter about the black. In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. When did he start to become annoying? He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. 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. ". "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. John Parrot is also better than Virgo. https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. 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. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. I'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. I cant have any bad feelings. 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 think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. "The John Virgo drinking game. I'd say yer man shut up after that. I think thats definite. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. 2023 The recognisable voice of snooker, Virgo has presented the sport since retiring in 1994, also appearing on the Big Break with Jim Davidson. "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. Could this mean less inane chat than usual? Im past that. ", 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.. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. Anything confirmation of this? On Trumps comments, Virgo added: "I still think weve got something to offer. Something went wrong, please try again later. ", 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.". '' one said like this, check our sport page to keep listening to John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to... 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