John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. 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.. "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 cant have any bad feelings. 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Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. 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. "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?". while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. 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. "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. "I'm past that. 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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 In fact a number of fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about Virgo, notably his insistence of shouting 'ton up!' The 75-year-old has become one of the most iconic 'voices of snooker' since the 1980s and his catchphrase of 'where's the cue ball going' is one of the most famous in BBC sports commentary history. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Anything confirmation of this? 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. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. View our online Press Pack. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? 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. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. A place for all things snooker related, including the latest news (but no match spoilers for current tournaments), tips on improving your play and videos of some of snooker's greatest moments. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. ", 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.". 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 understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. "I wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. 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. 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 acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. 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. 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. WebJohn Virgo has been criticised by some snooker fans (Image: Getty) The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world Something went wrong, please try again later. Im past that. Why is this happening??? WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. 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. JOHN HIGGINS takes on Judd Trump in the World Snooker Championship today and tomorrow - but it's BBC commentator John Virgo taking the spotlight during the first session. "But no, I understand. ", 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.. 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. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" 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. By Amy Johnson https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. 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. He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. Im past that. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on 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 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. r/snooker 41K subscribers maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the new GPT version of Bing. 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'd say yer man shut up after that. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. For more stories like this,check our sport page. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. But no, I understand. ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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 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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. Doesnt matter about the black. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? Yes we know John, stfu. Virgo lives in Could this mean less inane chat than usual? Although I think all players are the same arent they? 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. I cant have any bad feelings. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. John Virgo believes the next World Snooker Championship will be the last for him and Dennis Taylor in the commentary box, expecting to be cut from the BBCs coverage. GBNEWS. I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. So I'll just get on with what I'm doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. 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. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. He also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. He wont catch on, its the wrong age group and certainly the wrong sport. Something went wrong, please try again later. With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. This issue where John Virgo gets in trouble might see BBC reveal their long term plan with coverage of the snooker. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. Along with Dennis (Taylor) apparently. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. But this is not the first time John Virgo gets in trouble over the years. 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. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. 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