The BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. 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. 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. It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it., MORE : Judd Trump: The World Snooker Championship needs to move on from the Crucible, MORE : New tour card structure for 2022-23 snooker season announced by WST and WPBSA. The World Championship will be our last one. 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 He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. For more stories like this,check our sport page. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. 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. 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. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. 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. 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. Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. Hes taken the red on here though!!. The former professional player said he would be trying something 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. I really like Ken. "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. Could this mean less inane chat than usual? I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Not sure why it annoys me so much. 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.. So I'll just get on with what I'm doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. Something went wrong, please try again later. We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. 2023 John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 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. Ha!Ha! WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I think thats definite. He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. 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. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC 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. I just feel it's a waste of a talent. 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 He wont catch on, its the wrong age group and certainly the wrong sport. The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The World Championship will be our last one. Doesnt matter about the black. Along with Dennis (Taylor) apparently. I cant have any bad feelings. I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. 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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.. One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. 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". And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. GBNEWS. 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. 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. Social media went crazy yesterday after the incident which sparked further debate on the commentator. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? John Parrot is also better than Virgo. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. Along with his commentary work, Virgo hosted Big Break for 11 years alongside comedian Jim Davidson. Need to understand. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. 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. 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? You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. JV was like a different person than this morning. "The John Virgo drinking game. The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. I'm pretty sure he's not saying "Kenny", but "Ken, eh? You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. 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. 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. Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. 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 enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. I cant have any bad feelings. By Amy Johnson "I'm past that. Hes taken the red on here though. 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. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. 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. I can't have any bad feelings. Jamie Micklethwaite. The 70 year old I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. 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. 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. 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. Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. 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. Although I think all players are the same arent they? He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. 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. Even world number two and 2019 Crucible champion Judd Trump told The Metro earlier this year: "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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. "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. WebJohn Virgo and Dennis Taylor are set to leave their posts as the BBC's main snooker commentators in a years' time, with the duo having gone through the highs and lows of "Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. "But no, I understand. Virgo lives in Why is this happening??? If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. Anyone but Perry. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. 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. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. But no, I understand. 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