How is Monty Don? Latest health updates about BBC Gardeners World presenter
MONTY Don fans have been left concerned for him after he suffered a health scare.
It came after the Gardeners’ World star was forced to pull out of a planned event. Here we take a look at how he is doing.
On November 23, 2024, Monty Don was set to appear at series of planned talks across the UK
However, they were all cancelled after the BBC star endured a three-day hospital stay.
Monty explained the situation in an Instagram video, and said: “Hello. I am so sorry to have disappointed all those people who were going to come and see me in Exeter and Truro and Bath and Nottingham.”
He revealed that his health took a sudden turn on November 22, 2024.
The TV star continued: “I was rushed to A&E. I was kept in at the hospital over Saturday, Sunday, and Monday and had to have drips and all the rest of it.”
Latest health update
On November 28, 2024, Monty shared a positive health update with fans after his sudden hospital stay.
He reassured fans that his condition was improving and that he was now recovering at home.
Taking to Instagram he shared a snap of some frost-covered trees in his luscious garden, and captioned it with:”Morning #gettingbetter.”
The Gardeners’ World star said: “I came home last night, and I’m feeling much better. I’m going to spend the next few days quietly recuperating here at home and hopefully by the weekend I’ll be back to full fitness.”
Fans react to the news
Monty’s fans immediately sent him well-wishes after he revealed his health update.
One said: “Good to hear you’re on the mend. Keep relaxing and enjoying your doggies.”
Another penned: “Please take care of yourself and rest.”
Before a third said: “Hope you feel much better soon – take care.”
Monty’s opens up
Monty has previously opened up about his battle with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
This means for a quarter of the year, a person experiences low mood, a lack of energy and feelings of despair.
Monty revealed it happens to him between November and mid-February, but it can affect different people at different times.
The famous gardener opened up about how he finds that using a light box and taking antidepressants has helped.
However, he added that he really finds it best to get as much natural light as possible to combats his blues.
Addressing fans, he candidly said: “For me, and I think for most people, experiencing weather, rain, wind, sun, cold, whatever it is, is very helpful and restorative.
“Go out and get thoroughly drenched or cold and come inside and warm up.
“Or feel the wind on your face or the sunshine on your face. Listen to the birds, notice the sound of the wind in the tree or kick your feet through leaves, that engagement is very beneficial.”
The rise and rise of Monty Don
SINCE bursting onto our TV screens in Gardeners' World in the early noughties, Monty Don has been a much-loved star.
Before finding fame on TV, and together with his wife Sarah, Monty set up a lucrative jewellery business in the early 80s.
Monty then joined the popular BBC show as presenter in 2003, taking over from the out going Alan Titchmarsh, and has been there ever since.
Every since he burst onto the scene, he has become a familiar face on the box.
Away from Gardeners’ World he is also known for Monty Don’s Italian Gardens, as well as the French, American and Japanese versions of the show.
Monty also hosted The Secret History of the British Garden