Monty Don rushed to A&E and apologises to fans as he cancels six gigs to remain in hospital

MONTY Don has been rushed to A&E, apologising to fans after being forced to cancel six gigs to remain in hospital.

Gardener Monty, 69, was set to appear at talks in Exeter, Truro, Bath, and Nottingham over the weekend.

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But a mystery health scare sent things awry, with thousands of his supporters left without tickets for his shows.

Monty explained the situation in an Instagram video yesterday, saying, "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."

He revealed that his health took a sudden turn on Friday afternoon.

The TV personality continued: "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."

Monty reassured fans that his condition is improving and that he is now recovering at home.

He said: "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."

Fans quickly expressed their concern and well wishes in the comments.

One fan wrote, "Monty Don very much hope you're soon fully recovered. Warmest wishes from me and Gerard."

Another shared, "Sending so much love and best wishes to you, Monty. Feel better quickly please."

A third admirer commented, "Bless you, you're a national treasure. Never apologize and look after yourself with your wonderful furbaby."

A fourth added, "Sending you so much healing love your way. There's only one you and you're a bit of a national treasure, so be kind to yourself and take the time you need to heal."

The Gardeners' World star has suffered with a number of ailments due to his gardening activities such as weak knees and finds that exercising keeps him fighting fit.

Gardeners World is a BBC2 favourite which aired from 2003 to 2008, and made a return in 2011.

The TV star began his career on (then) Granada's This Morning and has presented Real Gardens, Fork to Fork and Lost Gardens and Around the World in 80 Gardens.

On Gardeners World he is famous for saying: "It's been a pretty miserable winter, but there's a feeling of spring in the air..."