Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. 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. On Trumps comments, Virgo added: "I still think weve got something to offer. I think thats definite. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. 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 Hes taken the red on here though!!. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. 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. 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. 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. When did he start to become annoying? 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 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.. But this is not the first time John Virgo gets in trouble over the years. It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it., MORE : Judd Trump: The World Snooker Championship needs to move on from the Crucible, MORE : New tour card structure for 2022-23 snooker season announced by WST and WPBSA. 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 "But no, I understand. In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. 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. 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. 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. 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. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. Along with his commentary work, Virgo hosted Big Break for 11 years alongside comedian Jim Davidson. 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. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. 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. I cant have any bad feelings. a fifth wrote. 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. The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. 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. Anything confirmation of this? By Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. 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. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. 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. Jamie Micklethwaite. 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Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this 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. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. 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. 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This incident has sparked outrage at the commentator who spoke while unknowingly being live on air. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Ha!Ha! Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. That infuriating habit of every sentence. The 75-year-old has become one of the 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. John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. 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 BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. 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. ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. JV was like a different person than this morning. The BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. But now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. ", 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.". Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? Doesnt matter about the black. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. Anyone but Perry. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. 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. I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. 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. You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. Advertisement Where does John Virgo live now? And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. 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. 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. So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. to the people watching on TV. I cant have any bad feelings. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. I really like Ken. 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. "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. 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. Why is John Virgo not at snooker? 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. Yes we know John, stfu. 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? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. 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. 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 For more stories like this,check our sport page. ", 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. 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. One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. Does anyone remember? 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. whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. 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. 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. "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. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. Google took me to Wikipedia, which took brought me to Pot Black, thenJim 'nick, nick' Davidson.upvote anyway! A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. 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Although I think all players are the same arent they? 2023 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 Could this mean less inane chat than usual? Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? This year's snooker world championships at the Crucible have been eventful for play on and off the table. 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"Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. 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. 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. Let us know in the comments section. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. 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. The 70 year old Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. "I'm past that. But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. It's understandable. Need to understand. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? 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 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. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC 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. WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Along with Dennis apparently. Along with Dennis (Taylor) apparently. The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. 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. "I wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. "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. He is the best of the lot. 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 "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. Social media went crazy yesterday after the incident which sparked further debate on the commentator. But no, I understand. 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. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. 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. He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. Im past that. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. It was incredible. 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