Has Monty Don popped his cloggs??????

[minskey]

Just been watching gardeners world which I recorded earlier in the week, missed the begining; thought it was a bit wierd as all the presenters seem to be speaking about Monty Don in the past tense..............have I missed something??

[BarleySugar]

Just having a rest, as far as I know
Ann

[squashysu]

i just googled him and looked at GW website and it doesnt say he's potted his last! so perhaps he is having a rest and a cuppa!!

SS

[piskieinboots]

see this post

He was taken properly poorly during Around the World in 80 Days - he is having rest, which is clearly needed.

[lainey lou]

They did seem to be mentioning him a lot on Fridays show, hope he's on the mend.

[SueA]

I was reading that as a lot of people have been wondering what's happened to him he has made a little statement saying he was feeling quite ill during February & March as things have been catching up with him & he's decided to take a break for a while. I think the other presenters are just trying to keep him in the loop by mentioning what he's already done & how they're adding to what he's started. Hope he's feeling better soon.

[piskieinboots]

I wonder if he got our card - hope so

[lainey lou]

i hope so too, nice one piskie.

[rustylady]

I seem to remember on a programme a few weeks ago made by Monty (can't remember the name) that he would be taking a break for a few weeks. I do remember that he suffers quite badly from Seasonal Affective Disorder and depression. I like him, and wish him well. However, Gardeners World isn't quite the same without him, hope he's back soon. The other presenters are doing well, but it seems a bit like a ship without a captain.

[minskey]

Thanks for that peeps, I really thought he'd kicked the bucket; with the news these days focusing only on polaticks,pilytictcs, politics!!!!!!!!!!! in the UK you just don't know what is happening here.........although I feel for the people suffering abroad at the moment.

[MrsBond]

He has had a bit of a tough time of late BBC NEWS | Entertainment | TV gardener Monty Don has stroke and is taking time to recover.

Best wishes to Monty and family....harsh times I 'spose, get well soon and all.

MrsB x

[Tam]

He has stood down from presenting Gardener's World. I hope they don't drag in the awful Alan Titchmarsh again - can't stand him. I always thought that I wouldn't watch it again when Geoff Hamilton died. I thought that he was perfect for the job. When the aforementioned Titchmarsh took over that was it switched off until Monty Don took over. I had enjoyed shows that I had seen him in - he comes over as a real gardener to me. I hope he manages the odd show.

[MrsBond]

He has proven to be a very popular presenter, but I hope only if he is in full health, as would his family I am sure. I would rather know that he is fit and well for himself and his family than know that he is compromising his health and well-being for his career.

Lots of good wishes and L & L in the direction of the Dons I am sure.

MrsB x

[piskieinboots]

I hope they don't give the role to Carol K ..... I'll be on meds if they do, never mind her needing an increase.

Carol, I do love your enthusiasm but just sometimes you exhaust me.

So if not Carol - who to take over?

[Finedon.Dandy]

I was going to "plump" for Carol but if not Rachel De Thame (think thats spelt right) - dont feel a connection with any of the guys. That Christine would be fun - I find her facinating and I just adore her old boy of a neighbour - perfict grandpa material!