WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. Erik ten Hag provides update on permanent move for Marcel Sabitzer, Brazil star Vitor Roque deals blow to Arsenals transfer hopes with Barcelona declaration, Brentford striker Ivan Toney set for ban after pleading guilty to multiple betting charges, Takehiro Tomiyasu reveals what Arsenal teammates told him after his blunder, Jose Mourinho shown red card for third time this season after shock Roma loss, Judd Trump: The World Snooker Championship needs to move on from the Crucible, New tour card structure for 2022-23 snooker season announced by WST and WPBSA, Do not sell or share my personal information. "I wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. Anything confirmation of this? 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. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's 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. "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.". Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. 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. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. I'd say yer man shut up after that. C, A, C, cool as a cucumber". 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. 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. 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Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. 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. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. 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. 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. I think thats definite. Advertisement Where does John Virgo live now? 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. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. Along with Dennis apparently. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. Something went wrong, please try again later. When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. 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. 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. 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. Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. 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. a fifth wrote. Why is this happening??? John Parrot is also better than Virgo. 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. So I'll just get on with what I'm doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. 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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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 If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. Let us know in the comments section. Press J to jump to the feed. 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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 The BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. 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. "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? 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Virgo lives in "Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. 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