The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. 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. I think thats definite. Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. 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 They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. Why is this happening??? The BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. He appeared as a celebrity contestant on the short-lived Saturday night BBC light entertainment show Full Swing in 1996, however, he did not make the final. For more stories like this,check our sport page. You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. ", 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.". Hes taken the red on here though. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. The recognisable voice of snooker, Virgo has presented the sport since retiring in 1994, also appearing on the Big Break with Jim Davidson. Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. 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. I cant have any bad feelings. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. GBNEWS. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. "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? WebDennis Taylor and John Virgo have been leading voices of snooker for decades (Pictures: Getty) John Virgo believes the next World Snooker Championship will be the last for him Lol i thought it was just me, not to mention his constant wheres the cueball going?.. having said that shaun murphy is far more annoying recently. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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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. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". 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. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on "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 comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. I think thats definite. Something went wrong, please try again later. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Not sure why it annoys me so much. Although I think all players are the same arent they? https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. Why is John Virgo not at snooker? Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". Yes we know John, stfu. Virgos first notable appearance in a major tournament was during the 1973 American Pool Tournament for The Indoor League where he lost in the semi final. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. John Parrot is also better than Virgo. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. "The John Virgo drinking game. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. 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. The 75-year-old has become one of the The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. "Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b****r all I can do about it, so why get bothered?". 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. I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. 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He wont catch on, its the wrong age group and certainly the wrong sport. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, John Virgo has worked as a commentator on BBC's Snooker coverage for 30 years, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. 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.. One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. 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