Hairy Bikers Si King thanks fans for their continued support as new book tops ... trends now
Hairy Bikers star Si King has thanked fans for their continued support as their new book tops the charts after death of his co-star Dave Myers.
Dave announced he was receiving treatment for cancer in May 2022 and bravely kept the public up to date with his progress in a series of emotional TV specials.
Sadly at the end of February, the chef passed away with his family and friends by his side, colleague and lifelong friend Si revealed.
The duo first appeared on our screens in 2006 and racked up more than 30 separate projects, selling 6million copies of their 30 cookery books.
Their latest one, The Hairy Dieters' Fast & Fresh, focuses on tasty and healthy quick-to-make meals.
Hairy Bikers star Si King has thanked fans for their continued support as their new book tops the charts after death of his co-star Dave Myers
After its release on Thursday the publication shot to number one in the Amazon book charts.
Shortly before it was made available, Si shared a short clip to Instagram, he said: 'It's a book that Dave and I really enjoyed working on it. It's a lovely book and we had the greatest of joy working on it together. Dave was very proud of it, so here it is.
'Thank you for your continued support it doesn't go unnoticed. Lots of love and I hope you enjoy Fast and Fresh.'
Dave's death sparked an outpouring of grief from the general public - who mourned the loss of one of the BBC's most popular figures.
Si first met Dave when they were both working in the film industry - Dave as a make-up artist and Si as a locations director - and bonded over their love of food and motorbikes.
Over their career the best friends built up a reputation as the friendly faces of TV cooking, with 31 separate projects since they first debuted on the BBC in 2006.
Dave was married to Lilliana Orzac, whom he met while filming Hairy Bikers in Romania, in 2011 at the star's hometown in Barrow, Cumbria and was a stepfather to her two children, Izabelle and Sergiu, from a previous relationship.
Taking to social media a week after his funeral, Alpine F1 aero mechanic Sergiu said: 'It has taken me a while to write this as it's hard to think about it and still cannot believe you are no longer with us.
'Last week we said our final goodbyes to one of the most wonderful people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Furthermore I had the honour of calling you my dad.'
