By Amy Johnson The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. For more stories like this,check our sport page. 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). 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. Im past that. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. 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 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. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. The World Championship will be our last one. Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. 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. 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. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. 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 This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. Virgo lives in The BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. 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. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. 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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. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. I'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. 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". ", 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.". ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. When did he start to become annoying? 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. 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. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" 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. 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. 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. 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. 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You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it. 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. 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. This issue where John Virgo gets in trouble might see BBC reveal their long term plan with coverage of the snooker. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. 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 If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. He also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. 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 Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New ", 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. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. 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. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this 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". I can't have any bad feelings. 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. I cant have any bad feelings. Along with his commentary work, Virgo hosted Big Break for 11 years alongside comedian Jim Davidson. John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. But this is not the first time John Virgo gets in trouble over the years. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. I cant have any bad feelings. Im past that. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. "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?". Yes we know John, stfu. 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. WebJohn Virgo isn't commentating on the snooker, so how am I supposed to know WHERE THE CUE BALL'S GOING? Anything confirmation of this? 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. Advertisement Where does John Virgo live now? Not sure why it annoys me so much. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. "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. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on 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. That infuriating habit of every sentence. But now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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 Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. 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. Let us know in the comments section. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. C, A, C, cool as a cucumber". I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023.
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