TV chef Ainsley Harriott has been invited back to the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show after threatening legal action against the organizers. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) bosses agreed to extend an invitation following a dispute that began when Harriott’s sister fell into a pond during a 2022 visit.

Incident at the Flower Show

In 2022, Harriott, 69, and other visitors rescued his sister from the water at the BBC Studios Our Green Planet And RHS Bee Garden. She was seen coughing up water before being taken to the hospital, where she fully recovered. Despite attending the flower show at least eight times, Harriott was excluded from VIP events after publicly criticizing the RHS.

Legal Threat Prompts Invitation

The RHS has now reversed its decision, inviting Harriott to the upcoming event. The invitation follows his threat to sue the organizers over the incident and his subsequent exclusion from VIP access. Harriott, known for his culinary expertise and TV appearances, has been a regular attendee of the flower show for years.

Background and Resolution

Harriott’s sister’s accident and his public criticism led to a strained relationship with the RHS. However, the recent legal threat appears to have resolved the issue, with the RHS agreeing to reinstate his VIP privileges. The Chelsea Flower Show, one of the world’s most renowned horticultural events, will now welcome Harriott back as a guest.