Gardeners’ World’s Monty Don’s reveals new addition to show as beloved dog Nigel is replaced
MONTY Don will reveal his new pup on tonight’s Gardeners’ World – and he looks poised to steal the show.
Regular followers are familiar with Monty‘s pets popping up on screen and this evening’s instalment of the BBC gardening show will prove no different.
Ever since the sad loss of his golden retriever Nigel in 2020, there has been a steady influx in animals to the Don clan.
The broadcaster got a new golden retriever called Nell and then a Yorkshire Terrier called Patti.
And he’s since become besotted with a new dog, Ned, whom he confirmed is a ‘replacement’ for Nigel.
Speaking before his pets had been introduced, Monty joked: ‘‘I haven’t told Nellie or Patti yet.
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“So it remains to be seen whether the three dogs will be best buds!”
But he need not have worried as video he has since shared with followers shows Ned and Nell rolling around and they look to have bonded beautifully.
Monty told followers on Instagram: “Ned makes his world premiere tonight on BBC Two at 8pm on Gardeners’ World.”
Sharing the joke on how popular his pets have become, he added: “I am told there might be a little gardening, too.”
Alongside an array of red love heart emojis, one fan penned: ”He’s gonna be the star of the show!”
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Another added: “Can’t wait! They are great company in the garden as long as they don’t do too much digging!”
While a third commented: “So beautiful! Love that you love your dogs as much as gardening.”
Gardeners’ World returns to BBC Two tonight at 8pm.