I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. John Parrot is also better than Virgo. This year's snooker world championships at the Crucible have been eventful for play on and off the table. But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. Social media went crazy yesterday after the incident which sparked further debate on the commentator. Why is this happening??? WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. Im past that. 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. By Amy Johnson But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. 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. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? 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. This issue where John Virgo gets in trouble might see BBC reveal their long term plan with coverage of the snooker. 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. "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? 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. When did he start to become annoying? 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. Ha!Ha! Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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 "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. The World Championship will be our last one. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. 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. But this is not the first time John Virgo gets in trouble over the years. John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. I really like Ken. 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". "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". For other inquiries, Contact Us. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. I cant have any bad feelings. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. This incident has sparked outrage at the commentator who spoke while unknowingly being live on air. "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. 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. "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. 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. C, A, C, cool as a cucumber". Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. 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. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. ", 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.". 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. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. 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. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. 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. 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. Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. Radzi Chinyanganya (born 12 September 1987) is a British presenter, formerly of the BBC children's TV programme Blue Peter, from 2013 until 2019, and a co-presenter for the ITV game show Cannonball since 2017. 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. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. 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 just feel it's a waste of a talent. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. 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. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. ", 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. I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. Im past that. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Need to understand. 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. 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. WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. 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. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. 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. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. 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. He wont catch on, its the wrong age group and certainly the wrong sport. Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. 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. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. 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. It's understandable. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. I think thats definite. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. 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). He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. 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. 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. In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. 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 show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. I think thats definite. Could this mean less inane chat than usual? His schedule is now full of exhibitions events and theatre shows so there is no sign of slowing down for the snooker veteran. The former professional player said he would be trying something I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. "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. ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. 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. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. r/snooker 41K subscribers maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the new GPT version of Bing. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 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. You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? "The John Virgo drinking game. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. I'm pretty sure he's not saying "Kenny", but "Ken, eh? Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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 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. "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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Why is John Virgo not at snooker? WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. 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. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? Arrogant ex-Leeds United player who raped girl, 17, jailed for 17 years, Man Utd legend Roy Keane surprises Laura Woods live on ITV with comment, Paralysed ex-Spanish footballer Novo dies at 32 after being 'hit by a train', Brentford star Ivan Toney pleads guilty to multiple betting breaches, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 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. "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?". I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. "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. He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. Not my choice, theirs (the BBC). "Please please please tell John Virgo to stop talking," one said. You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. Hes taken the red on here though. With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. 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, 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 ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. For more stories like this,check our sport page. The recognisable voice of snooker, Virgo has presented the sport since retiring in 1994, also appearing on the Big Break with Jim Davidson. "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.". WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. The 75-year-old has become one of the Along with his commentary work, Virgo hosted Big Break for 11 years alongside comedian Jim Davidson. 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? This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. 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. 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. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Although I think all players are the same arent they? Advertisement Where does John Virgo live now? A place for all things snooker related, including the latest news (but no match spoilers for current tournaments), tips on improving your play and videos of some of snooker's greatest moments. Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. ", 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.. By 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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.. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. 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