BBC Gardeners World fans in tears as star shares tragic cancer news
Gardeners World fans were left in floods of tears after watching an emotional episode of the BBC series where professional inventor Steve broke down in tears
A guest on the show revealed that he was battling terminal cancer Image: BBC
Viewers of the latest episode of Gardeners World were deeply moved, some to tears, by Steve poignant story. Steve, an inventive professional who resides with his wife Pippa, shared his personal struggles with health on the programme.
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In the show, Steve disclosed to the audience that he had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and was facing uncertainty about his remaining time, which could be two months or two years, possibly.
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Despite this, he maintained a positive spirit, treating his diagnosis as a new challenge. This emotional segment aired following the release of rankings for the best and worst GP surgeries across the UK, reports the Mirror.
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BBC viewers were quick to express their emotions regarding the heartfelt narrative.
One viewer wrote on X: Stunning cottage-type garden with Windmill a bonus and unique. Typical Cancer comes along for the bloke who still wants to finish the Windmill. Let hope he can do it and beats the disease as he dearly loves his wife. #GardenersWorld.
Another added: Inventor man, what an inspiration #Gardenersworld.
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A third shared: Well that took a sad and rather dark turn, including an emotional emoji.
Similarly, a fourth commented: Wonderful couple Windmill garden #GardenersWorld #PositiveMindset.
And a fifth exclaimed: How marvellous to have a windmill. Love it, shall we call him Windy Miller? No, call him Mr. Toad. He has the correct attitude, be positive, get up, dress up, show up and never give up #GardenersWorld.
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Earlier this year, Monty Don, the cherished host of Gardeners World since 2003, spoke candidly about the future of the beloved BBC programme. At 69, there has been chatter about whether he might retire, particularly following a number of health concerns.
Monty has given his fans some reassurance, stating in a Radio Times interview that the show will go on for at least another two years: I never make plans beyond two years, but Ive agreed to do another two.
If the programme is made well, Ill continue, he further mentioned.
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Image: BBC
This update follows an incident where Monty had to cancel several tour dates due to an emergency hospital visit.
I had a little spate of illness in the middle of the tour. I was in hospital last week, so Ive been taking it easy.
Monty has often spoken about the therapeutic nature of gardening, especially since being diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder SAD.
On Kate Thornton White Wine Question Time podcast, he shared his struggles with SAD: I was long ago diagnosed with SAD there no question about it, that November and December are always the worst time for me I can bear them.
Back in 2008, Monty experienced a minor stroke which led him to take a break from Gardener World and temporarily step back from his media work.,
