Si King has given his first TV interview since the passing of his Hairy Bikers co-star and lifelong friend, Dave Myers, who died in February.
Myers, 66, died two years after announcing that he was undergoing chemotherapy for an unspecified strain of cancer.
For more than 20 years, the beloved duo traveled across the country and around the world, showcasing their close bond and shared passion for food. Together, they appeared in over 30 television series and specials, captivating audiences with their adventures and friendship.
Speaking on Tuesday’s The One Show, the 58-year-old discussed their new cookbook, The Hairy Bikers: Our Family Favourites, released eight months after Myer’s death, and shared that their friendship will live on forever. King shared on the BBC show: “It’s the book that Dave and I started before he passed.
“I really wanted to finish it in his honour. It’s all those recipes that have stuck with us throughout the years.”
King spoke fondly of his lifelong friend, emphasising how food plays a vital role in bringing people together and strengthening bonds of friendship.
“Just because Dave’s passed it doesn’t stop you being a friend. The spirit of our relationship will always be there,” he continued.
When asked how he was, King answered: “It’s been a big loss, I’m coping okay, thank you. It’s a big adjustment. I know Dave would have wanted me to keep pushing on.
“I want to look after the legacy we built because I think it deserves the respect Dave and myself put into it.
“There will be some pastures new that will come my way I’m sure.”
Earlier this month, the TV chef penned an article for The Sunday Times, where he shared that his grief nearly drove him to "hop on my bike" and escape from it all.
He wrote: “I’ll be honest with you, the past few months have been a struggle. More than once I was on the verge of jumping on my bike and heading into the sunset. Not tell anyone where I was going. Just clear off and never come back.
“Other times I was raging. Raging at that bloody disease, at God and anything else I could think of. People were asking what I was going to do next.
“The answer is I am going to take some time to reflect on the life I had with my best mate, and think about moving forwards.”
The One Show airs on BBC One at 7pm weekdays
