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. 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. A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. 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. He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. When did he start to become annoying? To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. The First Snooker World Championship 1927, How to play snooker: The basic principles of the game, 128 pro players: Nobody knows them, theyre never gonna get anywhere says Ronnie OSullivan, Custom pool tables: A great alternative to a snooker table, Snooker table size and dimensions for room, Save up to 50% at any snooker cue sale store with our clever buying guide. "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. Along with Dennis apparently. 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. Along with Dennis (Taylor) apparently. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. 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 no, I understand. View our online Press Pack. Virgo lives in To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. "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 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. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on ", Virgo, whose playing career peaked in 1979 when he won the UK Championship, did conced that he could see the reasoning behind the BBC's decision: "I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. 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Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. WebI can't believe that this guy has been commentating at the BBC for the best part of 20 years or more and not a single producer in that time has had the gumption to tell him to stop If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. Social media went crazy yesterday after the incident which sparked further debate on the commentator. 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. 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. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. 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Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. 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. Im past that. It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it., MORE : Judd Trump: The World Snooker Championship needs to move on from the Crucible, MORE : New tour card structure for 2022-23 snooker season announced by WST and WPBSA. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? John Virgo and Dennis Taylor, now familiar voices when it comes to live coverage of the World Snooker Championships, will no longer be part of things after the 2022/23 campaign. "Please please please tell John Virgo to stop talking," one said. 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. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. Not my choice, theirs (the BBC). Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. "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?". By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it. 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. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. 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 Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. 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