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. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Need to understand. But now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. 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. In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. GBNEWS. 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. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. Not sure why it annoys me so much. 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. "I'm past that. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. 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. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. Veteran BBC snooker commentator John Virgo, Virgo also presented Big Break on the BBC for more than a decade alongside comedian Jim Davidson, Kyren Wilson pranks Crucible crowd by pretending to go for pink while on 147 break, Neil Robertson sends Crucible crowd wild with his first-ever World Championship maximum. "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.". Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. For more stories like this,check our sport page. 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "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. One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. He wont catch on, its the wrong age group and certainly the wrong sport. Anyone but Perry. a fifth wrote. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. Why is John Virgo not at snooker? Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. Although I think all players are the same arent they? JV was like a different person than this morning. Could this mean less inane chat than usual? This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Doesnt matter about the black. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. 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. John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. 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 Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. This year's snooker world championships at the Crucible have been eventful for play on and off the table. The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. 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. Hes taken the red on here though. Yes we know John, stfu. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. The 75-year-old has become one of the "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. 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. Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. "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 John Virgo drinking game. Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. "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. I'm pretty sure he's not saying "Kenny", but "Ken, eh? 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. John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. I think thats definite. ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. Something went wrong, please try again later. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? 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". 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 Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. Press J to jump to the feed. Why is this happening??? I really like Ken. 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 "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" I think thats definite. He also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. 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 View our online Press Pack. Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. 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. "I wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. Along with his commentary work, Virgo hosted Big Break for 11 years alongside comedian Jim Davidson. Jamie Micklethwaite. I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. Something went wrong, please try again later. So I'll just get on with what I'm doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. to the people watching on TV. 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