Monty Don faces more painful surgery on other knee

Monty Don, the long-standing host of BBC's Gardeners' World, has shared details of his recent 'horribly painful' knee replacement surgery. The presenter underwent the procedure on his right knee after his 70th birthday last year, having suffered for over a decade with knee pain that significantly limited his mobility. He described struggling to walk upstairs and even his dogs post-filming.

Following a slow and painful recovery, Don is now able to garden again and has confirmed he is in negotiations to continue presenting Gardeners' World until 2028. He revealed plans for a second knee replacement surgery on his other leg, tentatively scheduled for late 2027, acknowledging it will be 'horribly painful' but necessary to continue his work. He expressed a strong desire to keep working, stating he 'likes work' and doesn't envision a traditional retirement.