The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". Not my choice, theirs (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. a fifth wrote. 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. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. Anything confirmation of this? Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. 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. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. "I wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. ", 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.". Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. I cant have any bad feelings. 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. ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. Could this mean less inane chat than usual? They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. Not sure why it annoys me so much. IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. I cant have any bad feelings. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. ", 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. 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. "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. 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. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. This issue where John Virgo gets in trouble might see BBC reveal their long term plan with coverage of the snooker. You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. 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 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. 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. 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. One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. Why is this happening??? Along with Dennis apparently. Something went wrong, please try again later. whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this 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. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. 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. The 75-year-old has become one of the In fact a number of fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about Virgo, notably his insistence of shouting 'ton up!' 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 "But no, I understand. 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 He is the best of the lot. I really like Ken. 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. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. 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 BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. I can't have any bad feelings. 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 "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. Missing aristocrat Constance Marten and lover arrested in Brighton Migrant blocked from deportation in 2020 went on to MURDER in horri Betty Boothroyd dead: 'No nonsense' first female House of Commons S Shamima Begum: UK's own terror watchdog to back Isis bride in her b UK food shortages: Ministers summon supermarket bosses for urgent t 59 migrants dead in 'inhumane' tragedy as packed boat sinks off Ita Met Office warns late winter blast to strike and send temperatures plummeting. That infuriating habit of every sentence. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. I think thats definite. "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'd say yer man shut up after that. In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. 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. By Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. He said: "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". WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. 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. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. 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. ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. to the people watching on TV. WebJohn Virgo isn't commentating on the snooker, so how am I supposed to know WHERE THE CUE BALL'S GOING? For more stories like this,check our sport page. I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. Press J to jump to the feed. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. 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? 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. I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. 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. "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. Im past that. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? He wont catch on, its the wrong age group and certainly the wrong sport. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. It's understandable. Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. JV was like a different person than this morning. You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. 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 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. By Amy Johnson 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. Hes taken the red on here though. The 70 year old ", 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.. Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. 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. A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. Hes taken the red on here though!!. I'm pretty sure he's not saying "Kenny", but "Ken, eh? "I'm past that. 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 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". Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. 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To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Does anyone remember? FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. 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. 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. And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. When did he start to become annoying? 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. "Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? Yes we know John, stfu. 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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. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? 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. 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. r/snooker 41K subscribers maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the new GPT version of Bing. Doesnt matter about the black. He also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. But this is not the first time John Virgo gets in trouble over the years. 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. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this 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. Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. About. `` crowned 2019 world champion way the game and everything else feelings '' towards broadcaster. 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