BBC commentator has been a guiding voice for fans during the for many years, having himself clinched the title in 1991.

The Liverpool-born snooker star turned pro in 1983 and had a dazzling career among the sport's elite, reaching numerous finals and adding a to his World title in the 1991/92 season. When he decided to hang up his cue, Parrott smoothly transitioned into punditry and .

The 60-year-old served as a captain on from 1996 to 2002. An avid enthusiast, he's also dabbled in covering the sport for the , where he provides when snooker graces our screens.

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Mirror Sport delves into Parrott's life off the green baize, including his net worth, wife, departure from the popular BBC show, and reaction to the potential dismissal of some close colleagues.

From his victorious World Snooker Championship career to his years as a sharp-witted pundit, Parrott has accumulated a wealth estimated at around £9.1million as of March 2024, according to reports.

The man known as The Entertainer raked in £3.2m in prize money during his playing days, but it appears his most profitable venture has been television, reports .

Parrott's wife Karen remains a bit of a mystery, shying away from the public eye. Together, they have two kids, Josh and Ellie, born in 1994 and 1997, respectively.

In fact, it is stated that Parrott's departure from A Question of Sport was motivated by his yearning to be with his family more often, avoiding the show's late finishes.

In a heart-to-heart with The Telegraph back in 2002, Parrott admitted: "The travelling was tough. Often, I'd be leaving the house at 10 o'clock in the morning to film three shows and not get back until three or four the next day.

"I loved the show, but I'd had a good stint and, as much as I enjoy Ally's company, I'd rather be at home with my boy, my girl and my wife. From the day the children were born, my priorities changed.

"Getting up in the morning with the radio on in the kitchen, seeing the two of them sitting there at the table while the missus runs round making a bacon sandwich and a cup of tea is my idea of paradise."

After the end of the 2023 World Championship, whispers began circulating that two of Parrott's colleagues from the BBC punditry bench, the legendary John and Dennis Taylor, might be hanging up their commentating headsets. They've both been voices of snooker since their days as top-class players in the 80s, and it was rumoured the BBC would ask them to step down.

Speaking on the Talking Snooker podcast, Virgo made it known: "Listen, you never know what's around the corner in life, but it looks like this will be my last season. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. Along with Dennis [Taylor], apparently."

Despite fans' concern that the beloved pair might depart, their positions remained secure, much to their delight. Parrott voiced his respect for his colleagues.

"They're the voices of snooker, the two of them," Parrott recognised. "They've seen the game over all the eras, all the greats. We have a broad spectrum of people who love the game and there's plenty of older people who still remember John and Dennis playing, and they like the old stories, the memories.

"Dennis and JV put it over brilliantly. Their voices are synonymous with the sport. They're very knowledgeable, they're sitting in the commentary box talking about it, it's not a massive physical effort, so at there's no reason at their age why they shouldn't be allowed to carry on. Both of them are excellent at their jobs."