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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 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. 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. 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. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. 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. Along with his commentary work, Virgo hosted Big Break for 11 years alongside comedian Jim Davidson. 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. "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. It was incredible. I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. 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. "Please please please tell John Virgo to stop talking," one said. 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. I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. I'm pretty sure he's not saying "Kenny", but "Ken, eh? Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. 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 Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. 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. 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. He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. 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. Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. "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.". Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this Not my choice, theirs (the BBC). IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. The World Championship will be our last one. "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? View our online Press Pack. 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. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. GBNEWS. 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. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. He is the best of the lot. JV was like a different person than this morning. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. Hes taken the red on here though. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. 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. 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. His schedule is now full of exhibitions events and theatre shows so there is no sign of slowing down for the snooker veteran. 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. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. 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. You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. "But no, I understand. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. I'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. 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. 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. The former professional player said he would be trying something 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. I think thats definite. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. 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. 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. ", 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.. Why is this happening??? 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. Virgo lives in Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. 2023 "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. The World Championship will be our last one. But no, I understand. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. 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. 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 In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. 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 "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. 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. 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Could this mean less inane chat than usual? ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. 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. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. 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.. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? 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. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. "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. "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? John Parrot is also better than Virgo. C, A, C, cool as a cucumber". I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. Along with Dennis apparently. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. 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. He wont catch on, its the wrong age group and certainly the wrong sport. 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 understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? 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'm past that. "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. My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. On Trumps comments, Virgo added: "I still think weve got something to offer. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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 former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived 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. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. "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?". ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. 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