why is john virgo not commentating

2023 Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. "I'm past that. Although I think all players are the same arent they? "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. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. The BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. That infuriating habit of every sentence. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? Anything confirmation of this? Why is this happening??? Missing aristocrat Constance Marten and lover arrested in Brighton Migrant blocked from deportation in 2020 went on to MURDER in horri Betty Boothroyd dead: 'No nonsense' first female House of Commons S Shamima Begum: UK's own terror watchdog to back Isis bride in her b UK food shortages: Ministers summon supermarket bosses for urgent t 59 migrants dead in 'inhumane' tragedy as packed boat sinks off Ita Met Office warns late winter blast to strike and send temperatures plummeting. Im past that. If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. 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. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. 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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. 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. 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 replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. His schedule is now full of exhibitions events and theatre shows so there is no sign of slowing down for the snooker veteran. In fact a number of fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about Virgo, notably his insistence of shouting 'ton up!' 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. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. ", 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. ", 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.". But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. For me, Virgo is fine, yeah sometimes he gets it wrong, but 100% accuracy is impossible in a live sporting environment where you can't just "rewind" what you said if it was wrong. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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". The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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 To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. The World Championship will be our last one. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. 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? Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. r/snooker 41K subscribers maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the new GPT version of Bing. But now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. It's understandable. I can't have any bad feelings. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. While no decision has been confirmed by the BBC, Virgo seems sure that his next trip to the Crucible in April will be his last to work behind a microphone. Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. I'd say yer man shut up after that. 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. John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. View our online Press Pack. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. 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. I'm pretty sure he's not saying "Kenny", but "Ken, eh? WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. 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. I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. 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. ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. 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. 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. 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 thats definite. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. He also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. 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. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for Although I think all players are the same arent they? 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. Ha!Ha! Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! 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. "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" 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. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. 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 Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. By Amy Johnson He wont catch on, its the wrong age group and certainly the wrong sport. Does anyone remember? "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 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. Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. 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. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. 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. Not sure why it annoys me so much. The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. 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 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. But this is not the first time John Virgo gets in trouble over the years. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. 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John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. a fifth wrote. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. 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. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. Lol i thought it was just me, not to mention his constant wheres the cueball going?.. having said that shaun murphy is far more annoying recently. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The 70 year old Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. Virgo, 75, and Taylor, 72, have been voices of snooker for decades, with Virgo first commentating on the game way back in 1985 and becoming a huge television star through the 90s thanks to gameshow Big Break. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. JV was like a different person than this morning. 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". To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. I cant have any bad feelings. 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. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. 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. He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. 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. GBNEWS. 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. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. This issue where John Virgo gets in trouble might see BBC reveal their long term plan with coverage of the snooker. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. 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. One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. It was incredible. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. Along with Dennis (Taylor) apparently. 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