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.. 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. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. Advertisement Where does John Virgo live now? Something went wrong, please try again later. The commentator well known for his famous expression Wheres The Cueball Going was not available for BBCs coverage of both the World Championship and the UK Championship in 2020 due to self isolation and coronavirus reasons. Along with his commentary work, Virgo hosted Big Break for 11 years alongside comedian Jim Davidson. https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. 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? If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. "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.". ", 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.. But no, I understand. 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. He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. I really like Ken. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. 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. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. 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. 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 can't have any bad feelings. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. 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 I cant have any bad feelings. "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. 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. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. 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. 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John Virgo celebrates his 76th birthday doing the thing for which he has become more famous than his professional snooker-playing career and even hit TV show Big Break calling the action with insight and humour from the inside of a tight commentary box for the BBC, this time at the Welsh Open at the International Convention Centre at 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. 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 You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? By 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. 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 Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. 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. 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. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. This year's snooker world championships at the Crucible have been eventful for play on and off the table. Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. 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 Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. The World Championship will be our last one. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. 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. 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I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. Why is John Virgo not at snooker? And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. 2023 Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. 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". I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? 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