Monty Don to Step Down as Gardeners' World Presenter
After more than two decades fronting the BBC gardening programme, Monty Don says the time has come for a change.
Monty Don, the long-time presenter of the BBC gardening programme Gardeners' World, has announced he will leave the show after more than 20 years, according to the BBC.
In a statement reported by the BBC, Don described his time on the programme as "deeply rewarding" but said that "now is the right time for a change."
Don has been a familiar face on British television through his presentation of Gardeners' World, which has run for decades as a staple of BBC programming. Further details about the timing of his departure or who might succeed him have not been specified in available reports.
The BBC has not yet released additional comment beyond Don's statement regarding his exit.
Sources
- Monty Don to leave Gardeners' World after more than 20 years — BBC Entertainment & Arts
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