Gardener's World issues Instagram message after Monty Don rushed to A&E

TV presenter and horticulturalist Monty Don has been taken to hospital with a mystery illness. The 69-year-old Gardeners' World star had to cancel a string of gigs around the country after being rushed to A&E when his health took a turn for the worse on Friday afternoon.

Though the gardening expert hasn't declared exactly what was wrong with him, it was bad enough to keep him in hospital over the weekend, where he said he was "on drips and the rest of it." Monty has since been discharged from hospital and spent the last few days recuperating at home, reports MirrorOnline.

In a video issued on Instagram, he apologised to fans for having to cancel his upcoming talks in Exeter, Truro, Bath and Nottingham. Monty explained to his 1.3 million followers: "Hello. I am so sorry to have disappointed all those people who were going to come and see me in Exeter and Truro and Bath and Nottingham.

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"On Friday afternoon, I was rushed to A&E. I was kept in at the hospital over Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, and had to have drips and all the rest of it.

"But I came home last night, and I’m feeling much better. I’m going to spend the next few days quietly recuperating here at home and hopefully by the weekend I’ll be back to full fitness."

Comments flooded in for Monty Don from fans alongside the TV show and fellow TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson. Gardener's World TV replied to his video: "Get well soon, Monty. Here's to a speedy recovery", adding a flower to the message. Jeremy Clarkson wrote: "Stay well."

Fans were quick to send well wishes in the comments beneath the video, with one writing: "You didn’t disappoint us, more than anything we were worried about you Rest up, and take good care." Another wrote: "Rest up, Monty. Your health matters the most.."

A third posted: "Oh no! Get better soon! We so enjoyed seeing you at the Anvil, Basingstoke." A fourth said: "Sending so much love and best wishes to you Monty. Feel better quickly please."

A fifth added: "Rest and recover, most important!! glad you're home and Ned [his dog] will keep you company." While Monty's colleagues at Gardeners' World said: "Get well soon, Monty. Here's to a speedy recovery."