ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. This issue where John Virgo gets in trouble might see BBC reveal their long term plan with coverage of the snooker. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. Yes we know John, stfu. Im past that. John Parrot is also better than Virgo. Anyone but Perry. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for Social media went crazy yesterday after the incident which sparked further debate on the commentator. 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. 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. Press J to jump to the feed. Why is this happening??? I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. "Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. 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. I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. For more stories like this,check our sport page. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. 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 just feel it's a waste of a talent. But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. 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. IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. 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. He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. 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 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. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? Let us know in the comments section. 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". 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. Not my choice, theirs (the BBC). BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. JV was like a different person than this morning. The World Championship will be our last one. It's understandable. ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "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. On Trumps comments, Virgo added: "I still think weve got something to offer. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. But now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. "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?". So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. 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. He is the best of the lot. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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Something went wrong, please try again later. 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). I cant have any bad feelings. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. "But no, I understand. 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. 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'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. 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". 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. "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.". 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. The World Championship will be our last one. "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. WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. It was incredible. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. ", 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, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this 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. Anything confirmation of this? Along with his commentary work, Virgo hosted Big Break for 11 years alongside comedian Jim Davidson. I really like Ken. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. Along with Dennis apparently. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. 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 can't have any bad feelings. Jamie Micklethwaite. Im past that. 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. ". 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. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. 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