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. He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. 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? 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. In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 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. 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. 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. 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 ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. Social media went crazy yesterday after the incident which sparked further debate on the commentator. 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 By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. The 70 year old 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 Not sure why it annoys me so much. 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. 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. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? Advertisement Where does John Virgo live now? I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. Could this mean less inane chat than usual? Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. Why is this happening??? Virgo lives in Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. "The John Virgo drinking game. "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? GBNEWS. 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. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. 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 It's understandable. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. It was incredible. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for Something went wrong, please try again later. I'm pretty sure he's not saying "Kenny", but "Ken, eh? This year's snooker world championships at the Crucible have been eventful for play on and off the table. 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. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this Need to understand. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. As a player, Virgo featured in the first ever World Championship to be held at the Crucible in 1977, getting eliminated in the round of 16 by eventual winner John Spencer. By Amy Johnson One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. 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. 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. Jamie Micklethwaite. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. Something went wrong, please try again later. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. Im past that. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. 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. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. "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?". 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. WebFormer professional John Virgo, who made his name playing the game and as part of the BBC gameshow Big Break, is again on commentary duties. 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". By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. 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. 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. WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The commentator well known for his famous expression Wheres The Cueball Going was not available for BBCs coverage of both the World Championship and the UK Championship in 2020 due to self isolation and coronavirus reasons. 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. "Please please please tell John Virgo to stop talking," one said. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on 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've really liked how many of them have covered this 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. "But no, I understand. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. ", 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.. I can't have any bad feelings. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. His schedule is now full of exhibitions events and theatre shows so there is no sign of slowing down for the snooker veteran. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. "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. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this ". I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. Yes we know John, stfu. 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. "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. 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