Monty Don revealed he once had some unexpected visitors in his garden (Image: Brentwood Gazette)
presenter was forced to run stark naked after spotting a herd of cows strolling through his garden while he was taking a bath.
The 69-year-old broadcaster rose to fame in the mid-noughties when he first landed a presenting role on the horticultural show.
He has been advising green-fingered viewers about how to take care of their plants and gardens for decades after he took over from Alan Titchmarsh back in 2003.
Since then, the TV star has become a national treasure on the long-running show which has since changed locations to his Herefordshire estate.
But it hasn’t always been plain sailing for the dad-of-three, as he opened up about one embarrassing moment some unwanted visitors took an unexpected waltz through his lavish gardens.
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The TV star was forced to scare off the herd completely naked (Image: BBC Studios)
Speaking to , he revealed how he was forced to scare off the farmyard animals wearing nothing but a towel.
He told the outlet: “Sometimes we have wildlife there that we don’t want. One time some cattle got in. I got in the bath, looked out if the window and there was a big white face looking at me”.
But things quickly went awry which he ran out to scare them off. The presenter went on: “So I got a towel and rushed outside to chase them.
“I put on some wellies and then the towel fell and I was running around Long Meadow stark b*****k naked. But we got them out and we keep them out.”
It comes after Gardeners’ World fans urged the host to “stay safe” in his garden after he shared a worrying update online. Monty began presenting the popular gardening series in 2003 – with a hiatus from 2008 to 2011.
Taking to , the presenter showed his well-kempt garden to his followers after it had been hit by snow and floods. The aftermath of severe UK weather left his outdoor space under deep, dirty water.
He captioned the post: “I think this is the first time in 34 years we have simultaneously had flooding and lying snow. In any event the roads to the garden are flooded so no vehicles in or out today.”
In recent months, fans have been speculating online about whether the TV star will call it a day with Don after he opened up about the struggles he faces with the series.
However, he has assured fans the programme will continue for now, revealing to : “I never make plans beyond two years, but I’ve agreed to do another two [from January 2025].
“Every time I think, ‘Am I really going to do this?’ But the truth is that I do enjoy it. I’m lucky because it’s in my own garden. If the programme is made well, I’ll continue.”