'Why would I want or need it?' Gardeners' World's Monty Don fires back over Twitter snub
express.co.ukGardeners' World presenter Monty Don responded recently to fans who had been inundating him with comments over why Twitter had not verified him.The BBC star does not yet enjoy a blue tick next to his username despite boasting a whopping 264,200 followers on the social media platform.Monty admitted he did not know how to apply for verification, although he did not see the use in having the famous Twitter seal of approval on display.Twitter user KateWilton1 enquired: “On a side note, how have you not got a blue tick? @verified”Monty replied: “Why would I want or need a blue tick?
What would that do?”KarenBlower1 explained: “It's the same as the one on your Instagram account, it verifies that it's you.Then any imposters can be weeded out (pardon the pun).”Just days later, another Twitter account echoed the concerns, which prompted a similar response from the horticulturalist.Tagging Twitter’s official verification account, Glibetceteri penned: “Er, excuse me @verified i see some awful blue ticks about then I notice @TheMontyDon doesn't have one.“He won't be a**** I imagine, but look who have them!”Monty replied: “No idea how to go about getting one - or why I would want it?”But Monty enjoys a far larger following on Instagram, where he shares updates from his garden with one million loyal fans.The broadcaster was recently inundated with support after he revealed he had to make a tough decision for his garden.He took to the social media site on Wednesday, where he announced the latest update on his plants.Monty shared two pictures featuring his garden and a beautiful meadow as he explained the move.He said he had to cut a wildflower meadow to stop seeding and spreading throughout his garden.The TV star wrote: “With a heavy.
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