Monty Don, 65, was criticised by one of his followers after he seemed to bluntly reply to a fan who had praised a pair of dangly earrings they believed he had made for them back in the 1970s.The Gardeners’ World host owned a jewellery business with his wife Sarah Don before they went bankrupt in 1987 when the stock market crashed.The fan shared a photo of their beloved cross style earrings made in what appeared to be jade and gold.They typed: “Hello @TheMontyDon.
You made these earrings for me in about 1977?“Thank you, they are still going strong.” (sic)Monty decided to respond and clarify that his shop had not begun trading until 1981.He replied: “I am afraid I did not - we started making Jewellery in 1981.”His frank response, was pulled.
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