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. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. r/snooker 41K subscribers maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the new GPT version of Bing. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. Anything confirmation of this? I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. 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I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. 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. "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. View our online Press Pack. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. The World Championship will be our last one. In fact a number of fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about Virgo, notably his insistence of shouting 'ton up!' ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. 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. 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 I think thats definite. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. 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. 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. 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. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. The recognisable voice of snooker, Virgo has presented the sport since retiring in 1994, also appearing on the Big Break with Jim Davidson. WebOn 27 April 2022, Virgo announced that he and his co-commentator Dennis Taylor had been axed by the BBC because they were too old for the current game play style, and that As always you can unsubscribe at any time. When did he start to become annoying? I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. 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. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. to the people watching on TV. By Advertisement Where does John Virgo live now? The former professional player said he would be trying something 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. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. 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.. In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM Im past that. 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. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. Along with Dennis apparently. 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. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. Why is this happening??? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Along with Dennis (Taylor) apparently. You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. 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. He wont catch on, its the wrong age group and certainly the wrong sport. "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. 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. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. 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. And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 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. "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" 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". 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. 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. John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. 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. He also revealed his wish to revive Big Break - the snooker-based television game show which peaked at 13.9million viewers and took Question of Sport's prime-time slot. 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. He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. 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. For more stories like this,check our sport page. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. This issue where John Virgo gets in trouble might see BBC reveal their long term plan with coverage of the snooker. 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. 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I think thats definite. 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. One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. 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 Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Need to understand. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. 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. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. Ha!Ha! We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. Why is John Virgo not at snooker? But this is not the first time John Virgo gets in trouble over the years. John Parrot is also better than Virgo. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. "I wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. 2023 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. John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. Does anyone remember? Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC 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. "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. This year's snooker world championships at the Crucible have been eventful for play on and off the table. "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. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. That infuriating habit of every sentence. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this "But no, I understand. 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. I cant have any bad feelings. "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?". Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? 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. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on 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. The 70 year old ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for "Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I'm pretty sure he's not saying "Kenny", but "Ken, eh? I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. 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 "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? I can't have any bad feelings. 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