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. "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. Along with Dennis (Taylor) apparently. 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Along with his commentary work, Virgo hosted Big Break for 11 years alongside comedian Jim Davidson. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. 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 whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. Not sure why it annoys me so much. Let us know in the comments section. "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 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. 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). 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. Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. Take a drink every time he says inch perfect , take a shot every time he says wheres the cue ball going and down your drink every time he says TON UP! wrote one. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. JV was like a different person than this morning. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. 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. "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". 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. Need to understand. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. Anything confirmation of this? 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. I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. I'd say yer man shut up after that. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. "The John Virgo drinking game. 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. ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. This year's snooker world championships at the Crucible have been eventful for play on and off the table. Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Could this mean less inane chat than usual? "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. The BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. "Tempted to watch the snooker with volume off, especially with John Virgo shouting 'ton up, and 'where's the cue ball going' every three minutes, he needs an off button," one said. 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. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. C, A, C, cool as a cucumber". ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for 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 Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. 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. "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. I cant have any bad feelings. 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. 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. 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. 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. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. Not my choice, theirs (the BBC). ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. ", 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.. "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? 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". Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. I cant have any bad feelings. WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. Press J to jump to the feed. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. His schedule is now full of exhibitions events and theatre shows so there is no sign of slowing down for the snooker veteran. 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. Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM 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. Im past that. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. 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. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. 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. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Why is John Virgo not at snooker? I think thats definite. 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. The 75-year-old has become one of the 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. 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. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. 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. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New This incident has sparked outrage at the commentator who spoke while unknowingly being live on air. ", 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.". GBNEWS. to the people watching on TV. I think thats definite. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. He appeared as a celebrity contestant on the short-lived Saturday night BBC light entertainment show Full Swing in 1996, however, he did not make the final. I'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. 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 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. ". 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. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this 2023 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. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. 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. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? "Please please please tell John Virgo to stop talking," one said. The former professional player said he would be trying something I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. 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. "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?". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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 A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. 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IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. 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. It was incredible. That infuriating habit of every sentence. 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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. Hes taken the red on here though!!. So I'll just get on with what I'm doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. Something went wrong, please try again later. Doesnt matter about the black. "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. 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. 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. Along with Dennis apparently. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. 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. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. Speaking to the Talking Snooker podcast, Virgo said: Listen, you never know whats round the corner in life, but it looks like this will be my last season. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. 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 Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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". 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. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? "Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. "I wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. 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. John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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 theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. 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 "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. Yet he ca n't do similar limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years performed pantomime together eight. Theirs [ the BBC 's decision to replace him in 2023 my and. 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