The RHS Chelsea Flower Show – one of the biggest events in the gardening calendar – once again opens its gates from 19-23 May. Those who can’t attend in person can tune in to the BBC for extensive coverage, which starts on Sunday afternoon.
Every year, the botanical blowout is hosted by some of the nation’s most beloved faces in TV and horticulture. The BBC has yet to confirm who will be guiding viewers through event highlights and show gardens in 2026, but we scoured the TV guides for some clues and here’s what we found out…
Who are the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show presenters?
While the BBC hasn’t released an official statement yet, previews of each episode are available online – including the list of presenters. This year, viewers can look forward to many of the Chelsea regulars appearing on their screens.
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Nicki Chapman (Escape to the Country, Pop Idol) has been a Chelsea regular for a remarkable 18 years. Her long-time involvement is unsurprising, given that the presenter is a passionate hobby gardener herself. In 2026, Nicki has an exclusive first look at Press Day, alongside co-presenter Angellica Bell.
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Angellica Bell (The One Show, Holiday Hitsquad) has been a host of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show since 2019. In a 2025 interview with Country Living, she described the event as feeling “like being surrounded by a group of friends”. In 2026, she returns alongside Nicki Chapman, hosting several episodes together.
Carol Klein is a renowned English gardener, who began exhibiting at the Chelsea Flower Show in 1990, where she won six gold medals. In 2023, the RHS named her as as the RHS Iconic Horticultural Hero 2023. n 2024, she made her debut as a co-presenter, and she’s back on the screen in 2026.
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Monty Don, a beloved face from Gardeners’ World, has been one of the show’s presenters since 2011. One of the UK’s leading garden writers and broadcasters, he has been making TV programmes for over 30 years on topics including gardening, travel, outdoor living, craft and more.
Adam Frost is another Gardener’s World veteran and RHS ambassador since 2014. The accomplished landscape designer and horticulturalist has won seven RHS Chelsea gold medals himself. Last year, he celebrated his Chelsea debut as a presenter – and he’s back in 2026.
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Rachel de Thame is a familiar face at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The gardener, television presenter and author is known for her own series Small Town Gardens and Gardening with the Experts as well as hosting the BBC’s Great British Garden Revival and ITV1’s Countrywise.
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Sophie Raworth is a senior newsreader on the BBC and one of the main presenters of BBC News. In 2025, she kicked off the coverage on Sunday evening alongside Adam Frost; this year, she will welcome members of the royal family to the show ground on press day, Monday, 18 May.
Jamie Butterworth is an author, horticulturalist and self-described “passionate plantsman”. Last year, he designed the fan favourite, The RHS and BBC Radio 2 Dog Garden, together with Monty Don. In 2026, he’ll be taking viewers through this year’s colour trends.
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Arit Anderson is an accomplished garden designer whose work often deals with environmentalists themes. She has previously won the RHS Fresh Talent Award at the Chelsea Flower Show, and a gold medal at the RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival for her conceptual garden exploring climate change.
Toby Buckland is an English gardener, TV presenter and author, best known for being the main presenter of Gardeners’ World from 2008 to 2011. In 2008, he won RHS Gold and Best in Show for his Ethical Garden at Gardeners’ World Live. Returning to Chelsea as a presenter this year, he will explain how to create a low-maintenance border inspired by the floral showcase.
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Mary Berry will appear alongside Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell this year to reveal the winner of BBC RHS People’s Choice Award. The English chef and president of the National Garden Scheme is widely known for her love of gardening and has been a regular presence at the RHS Chelsea Flower for many years.
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Wanda Sachs is the Multiplatform Writer for Country Living and House Beautiful, exploring the latest in gardening, wildlife and sustainable living alongside interiors and property. She is particularly interested in human-interest stories, the intersection of design and pop culture, and the evolving relationship between urban and rural life. Previously, she served as Associate Editor at The Berliner in Berlin, where she reported on culture and fashion. Wanda studied English and German at the Goethe University Frankfurt and Exeter University.
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