Gardeners' World: Monty Don says he’ll ‘be away’

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Gardeners’ World favourite Monty Don, 65, had some sad news for viewers during tonight’s instalment of the BBC programme. The horticulturalist revealed that he would be taking a break from hosting the show for the next few weeks.

Towards the end of the programme, Monty broke the news to fans as he relaxed in the sun at Longmeadow with his beloved pet dogs.

The gardener said: “Well that’s it for today. 

“And I’m away for a couple of weeks.” 

Monty went on to reassure that Gardeners’ World would return next week despite his absence.

He also revealed that his co-star Adam Frost would be replacing him and fronting the show from his garden.

Monty continued: “But Gardeners’ World, of course, will still be with you and in Adam’s garden.

“And I’ll be back here at Longmeadow in a few weeks time.

“So until then, bye-bye,” Monty smiled.

Monty didn’t explain why he would be taking time away from the show.

 

It comes after the presenter and gardening expert previously took a break from the show back in April to focus on another project.

Speaking about his absence on Twitter at the time, Monty said he would be using the time to record his audiobook.

The recording sessions had been postponed for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

He penned: “Having been delayed by a year due to Covid I am off today (and for the next four days) to a studio to read ‘My Garden World’ as an audio book.”

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Monty later gave an update, saying: “Finished day two of reading ‘My Garden World’ for audio book.

“It has gone well and after 14 hours solid reading are ahead of schedule with only another 100 pages to go (sic).

“Will continue and finish on Thursday after a day attending to the rest of life tomorrow.”

Earlier today, Monty cheekily took to Instagram to urge fans to snub the England vs. Scotland Euro 2020 match and watch Gardeners’ World instead.

He penned in view of his 904,000 followers this afternoon: “Gardeners World is on tonight at 8 pm- an hour earlier. 

“I gather there are sporting shenanigans on at the same time but they need not distract you from horticultural happiness.”

The match finished 0-0, with many fans taking to Twitter to share their regrets over not watching Gardeners’ World instead, as they were left disappointed by the result.

Gardeners’ World airs on BBC Two at 9pm on Fridays.

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