Hairy Bikers star Si King has admitted that it feels “really strange” to be without his best friend and co-chef Dave Myers.
66-year-old Myers sadly passed away last month, leaving many heartbroken fans behind. Announcing his pal’s death, 57-year-old King said: “My best friend is on a journey that for now, I can’t follow.”
Despite these difficult circumstances, King recently shared some uplifting news: the Hairy Bikers have been nominated yet again for the Fortnum And Mason Food And Drink Award’s personality of the year gong. He revealed Myers took great pride in this particular honour as it’s voted for by the public.
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The popular foodie friends have already won this award four times in 2014, 2017, 2022, and 2023. In a heartfelt message posted on their joint social media account, Hairy Bikers X, King declared: “Dave and I were so chuffed to be nominated once again for the Fortnum and Mason Food Personality of the Year Award for the 4th year running.
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“Dave was so proud of this award, particularly because it’s voted for by our loyal followers and fans, the people who matter most to us”, reported the Mirror. Reflecting on life without Myers, King admitted: “It’s really strange for us all not to have Dave around but for now, we will keep posting on the Hairy Bikers socials to keep in touch with all those people who have been so kind over many years and particularly in recent weeks.”
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Adding a beacon of hope for the future, he added: “We’ll also keep you updated on the events and projects which will live on and I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at some of the Summer festivals this year. Si x Voting closes at 12 Noon, 29th March 2024.”
The Hairy Bikers, along with James Martin, Big Zuu, Jamie Oliver, Tom Kerridge and Dame Mary Berry, have been nominated for this year’s coveted award. Back in January, when voting opened, the Hairy Bikers said it was an “honour” to be nominated. The shortlist will be announced on April 9, with the winners announced on May 2.
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In 1995, Myers met his long-time co-presenter King on the set of a TV drama, and they went on to build a friendship and successful career together. Across their career they published more than 30 cookbooks together and presented shows including The Hairy Bikers Ride Again, The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour Of Britain, The Hairy Bikers: Mums Know Best, The Hairy Bikers’ Cook Off and Hairy Bikers’ Best of British.
Over the years, they’ve published more than 30 cookbooks and presented shows such as The Hairy Bikers Ride Again, The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour Of Britain, The Hairy Bikers: Mums Know Best, The Hairy Bikers’ Cook Off and Hairy Bikers’ Best of British.
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