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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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. He wont catch on, its the wrong age group and certainly the wrong sport. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. Along with his commentary work, Virgo hosted Big Break for 11 years alongside comedian Jim Davidson. Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. 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 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. https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for Doesnt matter about the black. 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. He also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. 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 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. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. 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. When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. 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. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. 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", 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.. "But no, I understand. 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. Along with Dennis (Taylor) apparently. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. By For more stories like this,check our sport page. 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. It was incredible. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. 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. The 75-year-old has become one of the I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. Something went wrong, please try again later. "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?". Along with Dennis apparently. "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. But now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. Something went wrong, please try again later. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. 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. 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 cant have any bad feelings. 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 Ive realised and its taken me a long time to realise it not to get caught up in something you have no control of. "Please please please tell John Virgo to stop talking," one said. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. Hes taken the red on here though!!. "Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. The 70 year old In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. So I'll just get on with what I'm doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. I'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. That infuriating habit of every sentence. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. Ha!Ha! Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. 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. "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. 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. 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. 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 When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC 2023 GBNEWS. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. Why is this happening??? Could this mean less inane chat than usual? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? The World Championship will be our last one. WebSo, I'm watching the old Crucible Classics on BBC and something I've noticed is John Virgo is commentating and he's not unbearable. We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. I think thats definite. The BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. 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]. 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. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? I just feel it's a waste of a talent. Im past that. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. Anything confirmation of this? "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. ", 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.". In fact a number of fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about Virgo, notably his insistence of shouting 'ton up!' 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. Jamie Micklethwaite. a fifth wrote. The former professional player said he would be trying something Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. Let us know in the comments section. 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. 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