Monty Don is one of TV's most enduring experts as the host of Gardeners' World and a trusted source of advice for those wanting to grow their green-fingered skills.
Fans of his BBC Two show were worried recently when rumours began swirling that he might be quitting Gardeners' World, but Monty, 68, reassured them that he wasn't going anywhere on a February appearance on The One Show. "It is not true," he confirmed. "Unless I do something terribly wrong, I will be doing it for at least three more years including this year." But while the star has enjoyed a long career and makes a very decent living from his work, his life has not been all plain sailing as he has suffered more than his fair share of personal tragedy and illness.
Net worth Taking over Gardeners' World from Alan Titchmarsh in 2003 has proved a savvy career move for Monty, who has cemented himself as a trusted voice for gardening advice after starting out in broadcasting with a gardening segment on This Morning.
Recent reports estimate his net worth to be between £1 million and £3 million thanks to his 20 years fronting the long-running BBC series.
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