Gardeners’ World viewers inundated social media with speculation after Monty Don returned to screens with his long-running BBC series. The show’s loyal fans were certain they had worked out who would replace the beloved host should ever retire from the programme. While Monty has shown no signs of slowing down and previously brushed off the prospect of leaving the show, the 70-year-old has continued to front Gardeners’ World for over two decades.
During Friday’s (March 13) episode, the horticulturist shared insights on preparing the garden for spring, alongside his adorable dog, Ned. But it was co-presenter Adam Frost who dominated the instalment, taking the reins just four minutes into the episode, and sharing his exciting plans for his new green space after relocating in October. As the 56-year-old remained on screens longer than usual, one fan speculated: “Adam being lined up for the new job of presenting.”
As another echoed: “The next #GardenersWorld garden in the making? Maybe? Exciting.”
While a third remarked: “I thought Adam’s last garden was a deliberate choice for manageability by downsizing? This new space is going to be a challenge, to say the least. Wish him well, though. It’ll be interesting to see it develop.”
“Another new Garden for Adam! Looks like you have your work cut out,” added a fourth viewer.
One fan pointed out: “Adam seems to move house every five minutes #GardenersWorld,” as another joked: “Is Adam sponsored by RightMove?”
Back in 2023, Monty left devoted fans concerned after insisting that he might depart the show before reaching his 70th birthday. Last year he addressed those comments and admitted: “I got a bit of stick for that.
“I said it at the end of a very long year, and I was exhausted. I can’t go on forever.”
The TV presenter then proceeded to comfort supporters, and in an interview last year, Monty assured fans he wasn’t departing anytime soon: “But I’d be very happy to do another five years. If the BBC renew my contract, I’d happily take it.”
Monty, who was aged 68 at the time, initially said that retirement was “the logical thing to do” and would eventually withdraw from the programme. “The serious point is I will be 70 in two years’ time,” he said.
“I want to go on. I like making television programmes. I like writing books. To have the energy to do that and not always feel like I’m scrabbling.”
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