Monty Don opened up about the backlash he received over a comment he made on BBC Gardeners' World, just days before announcing that he is leaving the show

TV presenter Monty Don has announced he is to step down from Gardeners’ World after more than 20 years

Monty Don is quitting Gardeners' World after more than 20 years as the BBC show's longest-serving Head Gardener.

Don has ‘inspired and guided millions’ since joining the programme in 2003