Monty Don is stepping down from the BBC’s Gardeners’ World after more than two decades as the show’s longtime presenter. Multiple outlets report that the decision is announced publicly, with BBC confirmation that he will leave at the end of the current series. Don is 71 and first joined the programme in the early 2000s, with some reporting placing his start in 2003.
Sources also describe the broader context of his role and work. One outlet highlights his long-running focus on transforming and observing his own garden, Longmeadow, over decades of television. Others note that his statement includes personal reflections, including the role gardening played during a period of depression. A separate outlet adds that his departure is discussed alongside health considerations, including further knee surgery, while another publication focuses on the emotional tone of the announcement.
Across coverage, there is agreement on the timing and the length of his tenure, while outlets vary in emphasis—some foreground the gardening legacy and audience impact, others focus on personal wellbeing or health details mentioned around the exit.
