Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. But this is not the first time John Virgo gets in trouble over the years. "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. 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. I'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. He also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Although I think all players are the same arent they? 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 When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. Im past that. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. 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. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. Advertisement Where does John Virgo live now? ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. "Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. "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. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. But now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The 70 year old Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The World Championship will be our last one. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. Virgo lives in 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. 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 dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. The 75-year-old has become one of the 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. Along with Dennis (Taylor) apparently. This incident has sparked outrage at the commentator who spoke while unknowingly being live on air. 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. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. 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. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. Why is John Virgo not at snooker? 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. 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 Hendry said he was at the studio in London. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. WebJohn Virgo isn't commentating on the snooker, so how am I supposed to know WHERE THE CUE BALL'S GOING? Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. So I'll just get on with what I'm doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. Hes taken the red on here though. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The World Championship, played from 16 April-2 May, will likely represent the end of an era for two of the most significant commentators the sport has had, and Virgo says it will be hard to deal with when it comes around. A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. a fifth wrote. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. to the people watching on TV. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived 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. 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. Although I think all players are the same arent they? ", 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.. WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. 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. Could this mean less inane chat than usual? 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. ", 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. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. 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. 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. I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. Social media went crazy yesterday after the incident which sparked further debate on the commentator. 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.. Hes taken the red on here though!!. 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. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. 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. The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. 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. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. 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. 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. 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? 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