BBC Gardeners’ World viewers have been left emotional after Monty Don shared a deeply personal tribute to his late Labrador, Nellie, the beloved four-legged star who regularly stole the show on screen and online.

In a new Instagram post, the gardening icon shared a tender photo of himself cuddling Nellie, marking a decade since she first entered his life. Alongside the image, he wrote: “On this day 10 years ago, Nellie came into my life. I still miss her very much.”

The heartfelt message instantly struck a chord with fans, many of whom remember Nellie trotting around Longmeadow as she followed Monty from border to border as he filmed. She became a firm favourite with viewers, often referred to affectionately as his “co-star” thanks to her gentle presence on screen.

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