The BBC reversed its decision to drop Taylor and Virgo from broadcasts after public outcry, according to multiple reports. The initial move had sparked criticism, with former professional Joe Perry telling the Daily Mirror that the pair's experience and commentary skills were invaluable. Taylor, now 77, first reached the Crucible final in 1979 but lost to Terry Griffiths.
He has five children: three with his first wife Patricia, from whom he separated in 1993 after 23 years of marriage, and two with his second wife Louise, whom he married in 2001.
I've worked with Virgo and Dennis and what they know, doesn't come cheaply, that's years and years of experience. They might miss a few tricks with some shots that some boys play today but they do know their stuff and they're excellent at their job. Commentary isn't just what's going on on the table, there's introducing the frames, closing the frames out, creating the drama and they're excellent at that. We might understand the modern game a bit better, but we've got a lot to learn from them on that part of the job.