Radzi Chinyanganya (born 12 September 1987) is a British presenter, formerly of the BBC children's TV programme Blue Peter, from 2013 until 2019, and a co-presenter for the ITV game show Cannonball since 2017. With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. 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. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. "But no, I understand. GBNEWS. 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A place for all things snooker related, including the latest news (but no match spoilers for current tournaments), tips on improving your play and videos of some of snooker's greatest moments. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" 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. 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. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? The 75-year-old has become one of the Along with Dennis apparently. 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. WebJohn Virgo gets in trouble by swearing live on air yesterday during Mark Selbys and Marco Fus 75 minute frame in the world championships semi final. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. This issue where John Virgo gets in trouble might see BBC reveal their long term plan with coverage of the snooker. A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. 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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. That infuriating habit of every sentence. Why is John Virgo not at snooker? Hes taken the red on here though. Something went wrong, please try again later. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. I'd say yer man shut up after that. "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. "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. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? 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. 2023 I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. His schedule is now full of exhibitions events and theatre shows so there is no sign of slowing down for the snooker veteran. Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. It's understandable. 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. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. 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It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. JOHN HIGGINS takes on Judd Trump in the World Snooker Championship today and tomorrow - but it's BBC commentator John Virgo taking the spotlight during the first session. If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. 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. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New 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. WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. "The John Virgo drinking game. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. "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.". But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. ", 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.. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? "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?". WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "Please please please tell John Virgo to stop talking," one said. Taylor meanwhile, who famously beat Steve Davies to become world champion in 1985, had previously combined commentating and playing on the senior tour before hanging up his cue in 2021. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. I really like Ken. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. Previously he presented Wild on CBBC and was also the host of Match of the Day Kickabout from 2013 until 2014, when Ben Shires took over. And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. 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. Social media went crazy yesterday after the incident which sparked further debate on the commentator. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. People on social media such as Facebook and Twitter have said Virgo has been disrespectful to the players as he said one player seems to drag the other player down etc. Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC C, A, C, cool as a cucumber". Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. I can't have any bad feelings. The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 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". What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? I cant have any bad feelings. He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. 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. You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. Erik ten Hag provides update on permanent move for Marcel Sabitzer, Brazil star Vitor Roque deals blow to Arsenals transfer hopes with Barcelona declaration, Brentford striker Ivan Toney set for ban after pleading guilty to multiple betting charges, Takehiro Tomiyasu reveals what Arsenal teammates told him after his blunder, Jose Mourinho shown red card for third time this season after shock Roma loss, Judd Trump: The World Snooker Championship needs to move on from the Crucible, New tour card structure for 2022-23 snooker season announced by WST and WPBSA, Do not sell or share my personal information. ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. 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. Yes we know John, stfu. WebThe 70-year-old commentator did not believe he was on air while speaking to a colleague away from the microphone during Mark Selby and Marco Fu's semi-final on Saturday Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. "Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. 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 BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. Even world number two and 2019 Crucible champion Judd Trump told The Metro earlier this year: "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. Could this mean less inane chat than usual? 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. "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". 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. "I'm past that. "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? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Why is this happening??? 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 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). Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. 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. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. 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. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this 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. 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 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. I'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. WebAs good as a player as Morgan was, he always sounds like an angry, drunk Welshman in the booth-other than being from Wales I cannot see he has any reason to be there, or at the Seniors commentating. Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it. Need to understand. Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. 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. "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. "Tempted to watch the snooker with volume off, especially with John Virgo shouting 'ton up, and 'where's the cue ball going' every three minutes, he needs an off button," one said. I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. The World Championship will be our last one. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. I'm pretty sure he's not saying "Kenny", but "Ken, eh? 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. Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. ", 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.". When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. 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. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. 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 I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. It was incredible. 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. 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. My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. While no decision has been confirmed by the BBC, Virgo seems sure that his next trip to the Crucible in April will be his last to work behind a microphone. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. 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. 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. Taylor, 72, is also a widely popular presence in the Beeb's commentary box for the major televised tournaments but in recent times there have been suggestions in some quarters that snooker coverage needs a more youthful change in direction. r/snooker 41K subscribers maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the new GPT version of Bing. Let us know in the comments section. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. Virgo lives in So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it, yeah. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. By Amy Johnson This incident has sparked outrage at the commentator who spoke while unknowingly being live on air. He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. 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. 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