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. 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. 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 "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 think thats definite. 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. 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. 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 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. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. Arrogant ex-Leeds United player who raped girl, 17, jailed for 17 years, Man Utd legend Roy Keane surprises Laura Woods live on ITV with comment, Paralysed ex-Spanish footballer Novo dies at 32 after being 'hit by a train', Brentford star Ivan Toney pleads guilty to multiple betting breaches, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. In fact a number of fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about Virgo, notably his insistence of shouting 'ton up!' 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. 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. ", 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. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. The World Championship will be our last one. 2023 I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. WebJohn Virgo (born 3 March 1946, in Salford, Lancashire, England) is an English former professional snooker player and more recently a snooker commentator and TV personality. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC Something went wrong, please try again later. "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". "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?". The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. 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. 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. WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. Snooker 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. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Jamie Micklethwaite. 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. Google took me to Wikipedia, which took brought me to Pot Black, thenJim 'nick, nick' Davidson.upvote anyway! Along with Dennis (Taylor) apparently. You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Ha!Ha! Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Social media went crazy yesterday after the incident which sparked further debate on the commentator. to the people watching on TV. Why is John Virgo not at snooker? You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it., MORE : Judd Trump: The World Snooker Championship needs to move on from the Crucible, MORE : New tour card structure for 2022-23 snooker season announced by WST and WPBSA. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". Anyone but Perry. 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. It's understandable. John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. "The John Virgo drinking game. But this is not the first time John Virgo gets in trouble over the years. ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. 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. John 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. ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. Along with Dennis apparently. Although I think all players are the same arent they? Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at 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 isn't commentating on the snooker, so how am I supposed to know WHERE THE CUE BALL'S GOING? Not my choice, theirs (the BBC). "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. The former professional player said he would be trying something WebJohn Virgo gets in trouble by swearing live on air yesterday during Mark Selbys and Marco Fus 75 minute frame in the world championships semi final. GBNEWS. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. Need to understand. 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. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. Yes we know John, stfu. On Trumps comments, Virgo added: "I still think weve got something to offer. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. 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. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. 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. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. 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. In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. 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 Hes taken the red on here though. 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