Could this mean less inane chat than usual? 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. Along with Dennis apparently. "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 World Championship will be our last one. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. I can't have any bad feelings. Im past that. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. 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. The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. It's understandable. A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. 2023 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 the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. 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. It was incredible. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. 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. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived 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. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. ". Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. Doesnt matter about the black. Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. 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. When did he start to become annoying? ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. JV was like a different person than this morning. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. 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Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" Although I think all players are the same arent they? Im past that. whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. Why is this happening??? "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. 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. The 75-year-old has become one of the He is the best of the lot. He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. Jamie Micklethwaite. 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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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. Ben Shephard hits out at John Virgo after jibe GOOD MORNING BRITAIN saw Ben Shephard hit out at John Virgo today after the snooker commentator praised Susannas talents over his. 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. 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. 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. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? 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. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. 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. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. 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 Virgo gets in trouble by swearing live on air yesterday during Mark Selbys and Marco Fus 75 minute frame inthe world championships semi final. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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 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. ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. 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. John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. 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. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. 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 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". Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? Ha!Ha! I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. Need to understand. 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. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. ", 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.". 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