Monty Don fans 'so sad' as he issues update on future of Gardeners' World

By Jennie Buzaglo, Showbiz Reporter

Monty Don issued an update on the future of Gardeners' World (Image: BBC)

Monty Don left fans devastated as he shared an update on Gardeners' World.

The British horticulturist and broadcaster, 69, took to Instagram with a behind-the-scenes snap from filming of the hit BBC show, which he has presented since 2003.

Monty revealed he was filming the last episode of Gardeners World of 2024, meaning viewers will only get to enjoy one more instalment of the programme before it kicks off once again next year.

Alongside an image of the crew, he wrote: "Filming the last GW of the year today and tomorrow - thankfully no rain."

Monty's followers flooded the comments as they expressed their sadness over the news. One wrote: "Noooooo! Will you be doing winter specials again? It helps with the wait."

Monty revealed he was filming the last episode of Gardeners' World in 2024 (Image: Instagram/Monty Don)

Another agreed: "OMG it’s come round so quickly. Always feel a tinge of sadness when the last episode airs," as a third added: "So sad to hear it's already the last one of the season. Always look forward every week to watch Gardeners' World. I will miss it in the winter months."

A fourth posted: "I will miss the show, always drawing strength from you, next year's season. thank you for this year's show and everything."

Another fan shared: "I dread the final episode each year!" Expressing concern over Monty's future on the show, someone else penned: "Hoping this isn't your last GW Monty and that you will still be its presenter next year."

The update comes after Monty candidly admitted that he "hasn't got endless time left" as he contemplates slowing down.

Fans are concerned that Monty plans to leave Gardeners' World (Image: Getty)

The TV star took over as the main presenter of Gardeners’ World back in 2003, succeeding Ground Force's Alan Titchmarsh.

With age catching up, Monty has started pondering his future on Gardeners' World, admitting he wants to live a quieter life.

In an interview with The Guardian in 2023, he confessed: "I haven't got endless time left. If I'm still going strong in 20 years, that will be brilliant, but 20 years ago doesn't seem so long ago."

Monty disclosed plans to exit Gardeners' World "within the next five years" to devote his time and energy to more documentaries.