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Alex Jones and JB Gill shared some sad news as they hosted the BBC programme
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Alex Jones and JB Gill shared a heartfelt tribute to John Virgo on The One Show.
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The popular snooker legend and BBC commentator has passed away at the age of 79.
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Announcing the sad news at the end of Wednesday’s instalment of the BBC programme (February 4), TV star JB said: “Before we go we just wanted to take a moment to mention today’s news about the death of former UK snooker champion John Virgo at the age of 79.”
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“Many of us also fondly remember him from his commentating work and his TV programmes like Big Break so of course our thoughts are with his family and his friends,” he went on.
“Of course,” his co-presenter Alex Jones added as she sat alongside him.
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John Virgo has died at the age of 79
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As the pair spoke, an image of the late snooker star was displayed on the screen.
It was announced earlier in the day that Virgo had passed away, sparking an outpouring of grief from fans.
A post on the World Snooker Instagram account said: “Everyone at World Snooker Tour is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of legendary snooker player and broadcaster John Virgo, aged 79.
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“Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. Rest in peace, JV.”
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Alex and JB paid tribute on their show(Image: BBC screengrab)
It was posted on the platform alongside a black and white picture of Virgo with the dates 1946 to 2026.
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Fans have been paying tribute on social media after the news.
“Aww he was great RIP,” one posted on X, which was formerly Twitter.
“To me John Virgo was like Eddie Butler was to rugby commentary, he was the voice of snooker,” said someone else.
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Others called him a “legend”. One posted: “I grew up watching the snooker decades ago and watching John Virgo was always brilliant. His skill as a player was immense but what a great character RIP.
“Mr Virgo you were very much loved.”
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