I can't have any bad feelings. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. Need to understand. 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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. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? Along with his commentary work, Virgo hosted Big Break for 11 years alongside comedian Jim Davidson. He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. Virgo has no plans to retire anytime soon and still has a number of plans to keep busy, including commentating at the Seniors World Snooker Championship. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. I think thats definite. 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". Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". 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. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. Press J to jump to the feed. 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. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. Virgo lives in 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. "Please please please tell John Virgo to stop talking," one said. 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. Speaking to the Talking Snooker podcast, Virgo said: Listen, you never know whats round the corner in life, but it looks like this will be my last season. Ha!Ha! 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 Dennis apparently. JV was like a different person than this morning. Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. For more stories like this,check our sport page. 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 What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. Although I think all players are the same arent they? Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. 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. Yes we know John, stfu. 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.. 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