When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. I can't have any bad feelings. 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. I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Hes taken the red on here though. The recognisable voice of snooker, Virgo has presented the sport since retiring in 1994, also appearing on the Big Break with Jim Davidson. ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. This issue where John Virgo gets in trouble might see BBC reveal their long term plan with coverage of the snooker. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. ", 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.. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. Google took me to Wikipedia, which took brought me to Pot Black, thenJim 'nick, nick' Davidson.upvote anyway! He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. I think thats definite. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. John Parrot is also better than Virgo. 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. 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. 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. 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. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. WebJohn Virgo is probably one of the very worst commentators in any sport for my money, someone needs to tell him his job is to commentate, not opinionate at every given chance. You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. 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. 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. 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. Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. 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. But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. 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. 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. WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. Does anyone remember? He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. 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. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. 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. "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. John Virgo celebrates his 76th birthday doing the thing for which he has become more famous than his professional snooker-playing career and even hit TV show Big Break calling the action with insight and humour from the inside of a tight commentary box for the BBC, this time at the Welsh Open at the International Convention Centre at A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. Doesnt matter about the black. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. "I'm past that. I cant have any bad feelings. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. 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. He also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. 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Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "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 really like Ken. 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. By Amy Johnson John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. I'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. Im past that. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. When did he start to become annoying? "Please please please tell John Virgo to stop talking," one said. "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". 2019 world champion Judd Trump called for broadcasters to make a change to their veteran commentary teams earlier this year, telling Metro.co.uk: 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, he said. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. 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Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. 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. But no, I understand. Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. That infuriating habit of every sentence. He wont catch on, its the wrong age group and certainly the wrong sport. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. Along with his commentary work, Virgo hosted Big Break for 11 years alongside comedian Jim Davidson. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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 I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. Not my choice, theirs (the BBC). Let us know in the comments section. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. 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 The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. The former professional player said he would be trying something Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. By "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. 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 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. WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. 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 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). Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? 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. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. 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