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Monty Don addresses leaving Gardeners’ World after removing equipment“Everyone is like, ‘B****y lockdown I’ve put on weight, I’ve been drinking too much,’ and I’m like I feel really f*****g fit.“Give me more of that lockdown!”During his time off, Ben said he kept occupied by working on projects as well as “getting out and about” and going for a run while being off work.On whether the lockdown period affected his mental health, he went on to say: “Well I tell you what, it absolutely did, because whenever I got to the end of whatever project it was I was doing at home, these projects would take me two or three weeks, something like that, as soon as one came to an end and I didn’t have any focus or direction, my mood dropped off massively.“I

Alex Beresford apologises as he pulls out of Good Morning Britain“Enjoy it! We will survive and we will happily be back together in 2021.”Monty’s response comes after he left fans concerned when filming equipment was removed from his home last week.In view of his 201,500 followers, he shared a video of a crane lifting a shipping container, filled with camera filming equipment, onto a flatbed lorry to be removed from his estate.“5km of cabling gathered up and the last portacabin loaded,” he wrote online.He went on to add: “The remote control filming set-up derigged.

Strictly 2020: Bill Bailey strapped THIS religious symbol to his back"It's quite cosy in there!" he stated."Our teenage son lives with us, but he's not allowed to be part of the bubble."To be honest, he's loving it!"Bill went on to speak to Graham and his co-stars about competing in this year's star-studded line-up."It feels like I'm on a different planet and I absolutely love it," he added."I am taking it seriously and have even researched the history of dance."The comedian continued: "I love the idea of it and the process of it."It's going very well and it's fantastic fun."DON'T MISS: Lorraine Kelly opens up on pal Kate Garraway’s heartbreaking struggle (TWITTER)Monty Don in tragic plea as Gardeners' World tenure ends (PICTURES)Dan Walker

Alex Beresford apologises as he pulls out of Good Morning BritainHe said: “How on earth can you be a garden centre that's advising your customers not to buy from you?"He added he has advised other garden retailers to follow suit.In response to the backlash, a Gardeners' World magazine spokesperson told the publication: “In his regular column in the November issue of BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine, Monty Don wrote of the need for gardeners to grow in harmony with the environment and reduce the risk of plant extinctions as a result of climate change.“Monty called on both gardeners and the trade to find new alternatives to the use of peat, to help minimise gardening’s climate change impact."This is an area of enormous interest and concern to

Monty Don addresses leaving Gardeners’ World after removing equipmentKevin said he swapped the dance floor to teach some of his ex fellow pros in a backstage move.Explaining all he began by praising the professionals for their “great bit of choreography” when opening the launch show.He then divulged: “I actually, a couple of months back when all the prep was being done for the choreography and I had nothing to do because of lockdown, I was speaking to Jason and he said, ‘Why don’t you just come in and have a play with some of the choreography?’“Obviously all socially distanced of course, I wasn’t allowed near anybody but there were moments in a rehearsal space, where there were a few of us, Jason and a couple of the others."On a couple of

 Monty also revealed he still feels “lucky” in spite of losing some of his filming work this year due to the pandemic.He said: “No question, I am very lucky. “I lost half my filming work this year but ­compared to most people I’ve had a very, very easy time of it.“Most years I have another fulfilling ­project.

“It was very serious, but once they had taken my appendix out and dealt with the infection I was packed off home after just four nights.”In the same chat, he said he was a “sickly child” but said he realised he was “robust” and “vigorous” aged 19.“Since then I've taken ill health to be an irritating interruption into what is a fairly reliable stream of good health,” he explained.Monty had previously said he believes he would’ve been dead following his peritonitis battle if it wasn’t for his wife Sarah, who called an ambulance at 2am.In 2008, he also suffered from a stroke, which prompted him to take a break from his television commitments.Despite his several health issues, Monty said he had no plans to retire at the time.“No, never.

I am talking on a live stream with charlotte_mendelson_ about my new book ‘My Garden World’ on Thursday evening at 6.30. Join us ! www.fane.co.ukA post shared by Monty Don (@themontydon) on The TV star was discussing various animals that feature in his diary entries from the garden throughout the year.He explained that the one creature he dislikes are “bats” and wishes they stayed “well away” from him.Monty continued: “I am chiroptophobic.

Today is publication day of ‘My Garden World’ - available online and at every good bookshop.These two were with me every day I wrote, walked and worked.

Joe Swift: Gardeners' World star on Monty Don amid former host's exit“The social media element of it all is terrifying because it's continuous, it's in your bed, next to your bedside table every night.”Billie began her career as a performer in Scratchy & Co aged 13 and went on to release her debut single Because We Want To two years later.She became the youngest artist to enter the UK Singles Chart with a number one hit.Billie went on to say of the earlier stages of her career: ”In my pop career there were moments that were horrible to experience as a teenager, but they came and went.“But the thought of having that constantly on your person – I wear my phone round my neck like some weird slave – and with one simple click you're able to see

The Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith, 80, said she had “the most appalling experience” of her life after taking LSD in her younger years.The professional baker went on to admit she had also smoked pot when she was married to her first husband, writer Rayne Kruger, who died in 2002. She revealed: “It was the sixties, there were a lot of drugs around.“We used to smoke a bit of pot, not all the time and not a lot, but we did."And one day, we did take acid, only once, and I must tell you, it was the most appalling experience I’ve ever had.”On the side effects she experienced, she added: “I had absolute horrific hallucinations.Joe Swift: Gardeners' World star on Monty Don amid former host's exit“I couldn’t look at him because he turned

Joe Swift: Gardeners' World star on Monty Don amid former host's exit“Alfie was taking the lead and was keen to impress.She’d made an effort to dress up.”Express.co.uk has contacted a representative for Alfie and Liv for comment.The blogger, also a mum-of-one, has 34,000 followers on her Instagram page, which is set to private.She also has her own YouTube channel, where she previously shared videos with her baby.The pair’s evening out comes after Alfie confirmed his split from long-term wife Sarah, who he married in 2004.He said in s statement: “I can confirm that we have separated.”Seemingly addressing reports he had signed up to the celebrity dating app Raya, he added: "Other parts of the story though are absolute nonsense.“I would just

Toby Buckland will visit Somerset on tonight's episode of the long-running gardening series.Toby may be a known face to some Gardeners' World viewers as he fronted the series between 2008 and 2010 after Monty Don stepped down from his presenting duties after suffering a stroke.

Financial Times."I write longhand, and I bought a Pilot Capless Decimo fountain pen the other day that is a joy to use."The BBC gardener also mentioned the best piece of gardening advice he has received throughout his career.Monty discussed: "Don’t fight nature because you will lose."Why? Because it’s a completely vain process, and if you work with nature – whether from a design point of view or if you are growing anything – everything will go better."Monty made his first television debut back in 1989 as a regular presenter on ITV's This Morning.Aside from his presenting duties over the years, Don has written over 25 books and produced his weekly gardening column in The Observer from 1994 until 2006.Don's role on Gardeners' World was

Radio Times: “I remember doing the first piece to camera when Monty Don was away – the man’s been doing it for such a long a time, when he wanders on-screen, half the nation thinks the world is all right;I hope I don’t cock it up.”However, Monty gave him some “good” advice to just be himself on camera.Adam recalled Monty's advice, adding: “He said, ‘Just be yourself’.“That’s good advice for most things in life.“Be yourself and then you’ll know who your friends are,” he added.The TV presenter also revealed that more people had been getting into gardening during the lockdown after spending more time at home.He admitted that he had noticed more people using their gardens and had even received a “number of social media messages” from fans.

Adam Frost is often seen on Gardeners' World presenting simple tricks that can transform your garden.Tonight's episode of the popular gardening show sees Monty Don celebrate some of the best guests the show has visited over the years.Adam lives in Lincolnshire with his wife Sulina as well as their four children Abi-Jade, Jacob, Amber-Lily, and Oakley.Talking of his home to House Beautiful in 2018, Adam said their house dates back to the 18th century.Adam told the publication: "We didn't know how old the house was when we moved in two years ago, but I've unearthed a stone dated 1702."The property has been extended and added to over the years, and the garden has been pared back."I want to return it to its former glory, and have already

BBC show from 2003, has recalled the time his agent warned him about making the most of his time hosting Around the World in 80 Gardens back in 2005.The TV sensation decided to speak out via Twitter about the wise words he received 15 years ago.It comes after one fan addressed how it would be challenging to produce the documentary today due to the extent of "wise ideas" they had back then.The series follows Monty discovering parts of the world through 80 "inspiring" gardens.Sharing the link of the series, they tweeted: "Can't imagine this (expensive&) incredibly thoughtful @TheMontyDon series being commissioned today"How many programmes now include ideas as strange/wise as this: 'In every work of art there should be space for the mind to

Mark Labbett's apology amid 'condolences' offering: 'Plenty of blame'[LATEST]Stacey Solomon drops surprise baby news 'Both had the discussion'[VIDEO]Adam Frost reacts to show change amid Monty Don's knock-back[TV]But Janet also revealed she had not read the book which was released earlier this week.Brenda said: “I love them, always been a supporter, always said let them be.“Will this book change what people think of them?“You’ll get three different types of people with this book.

BBC show received so many videos from fans that it was impossible to show them all during last week’s episode.Monty began by saying: “Gardeners are increasingly aware of the importance of wildlife in gardens and a lot of you have sent in films celebrating the wildlife in your own gardens at home.“Now, we’ve looked at them all, but I’m afraid we just haven’t got time to show them.“So what we’ve done, is to take some of our favourite moments and put them together.”The programme then showed a video montage of some of the best clips that had been sent of people observing the insects, birds and animals which live in their gardens.After the clip, Monty thanked viewers for “sending in so many films” and apologised for not being able to show more

Kate Garraway's co-star 'trying to be a good friend' amid ordeal[LATEST]Coleen Nolan's son brands comedian a 'd***' after cruel cancer joke[TWITTER]Steph McGovern asks co-star 'Can you wind your neck in?'[TV]Elsewhere, Adam previously dished on a bizarre incident which took place on-screen, which he described as the “weirdest thing".Adam spoke candidly about former Gardeners' World regular Geoff Hamilton, following his death in 1996.He recalled a time after his pal’s death where he was stung by a wasp after jokingly teasing Geoff.Speaking about the latter's hands-on experience, the BBC gardener divulged: “20 years after Geoff had passed away, I did a piece in one of his gardens that I built for him for his Cottage Garden series and I’m

the presenter lost his beloved dog Nigel.Warning dog owners, Monty shared an image of Nellie and said the stick had just missed two arteries, which would have been disastrous.The host implored his followers not to throw sticks in games of fetch with their dogs, shedding light on the circumstances around Nellie’s injury.Monty wrote: ‘Nellie had a horrible accident the other day – impaled herself through the back of her mouth through the throat with a stick just missing 2 arteries – but recovering well thanks to brilliant emergency vet operating on Sunday night.‘But moral of the story: Don’t throw sticks for your dog – ever.‘They love it and 99 times out of 100 it is fine but not worth the risk.’Followers reacted to the image, with one, who