Hairy Bikers fans are getting emotional as they watch the very last episode of Dave Myers with co-star Si King, which aired on Tuesday.
The TV chef, 66, died last month, two years after revealing he was undergoing treatment for an unspecified form of cancer.
The emotional final scenes saw Dave and Si wrap up their incredible journey and after the credits rolled, a tribute read: “In loving memory of our friend, Dave Myers.”
The duo talked about how much the tour meant to them and told each other that they love each other.
BBC viewers burst into tears watching his heartbreaking final scenes, with one token on social media platform
Hairy Bikers fans get emotional as they watch the very last episode of Dave Myers with co-star Si King, which aired on Tuesday
After the credits roll, a tribute reads: “In loving memory of our friend, Dave Myers”
Another wrote: ‘What a lovely man Dave Myers was. So happy that they had one last adventure together’
‘Look at Hairy Bikers and I’m already devastated’
‘Two minutes after the last Hairy Bikers ever, and I’m already crying, especially when Dave said “let’s make these last miles count”.
Dave received chemotherapy during filming for the 600 mile west coast road trip and as the journey came to an end in Devon and Dorset he poignantly commented: ‘Who knows what the future holds, but for now I live in the present, and it is pretty good.’
He continued: ‘We had a fantastic time, beautiful scenery, new friends and delicious food.
‘And the two of us are together again, doing what we do best. The West will truly be a trip you will never forget,
“It was great, I love you.”
Choking back tears as he struggled to find the words to express himself, Si admitted, “I just don’t have words. It’s quite remarkable what he’s done.’
BBC Two has continued to air Dave’s latest Hairy Bikers series, with the iconic duo continuing to tour some of their favorite spots in Britain.
Following the news of Dave’s passing last month, the pair’s strong friendship and their love of adventure and good food seems even more poignant.
The latest series saw the duo explore a watercress farm, a rum distillery and fishmongers in Exmouth, saving the best for last as they ended the series with a visit to Michael Caines’ Michelin-starred Lympstone Manor.
As the couple explored the chef’s vineyard, Dave said, “You know, this is such a special trip for the two of us.”
“You know, after the last 18 months and knowing you for several years now, Michael and I can honestly say I couldn’t think of a better highlight!”
Dave shared his heartbreaking final words on screen as his best friend Si King choked back tears during the final ever Hairy Bikers episode
BBC viewers burst into tears watching his heartbreaking final scenes, with one token on social media platform
Dave sits down for a meal in the beautiful restaurant and looks full of happiness as he tucks into the delicious food with his best friend.
He jokingly commented, “I feel like I’m Cleopatra, sitting in a tub of ass milk, you know what I mean?”
When Michael asked: ‘Where did that come from, Si?’, the Geordie chef replied: ‘Listen, I’ve had this guy for 25 years, it’s like some comparisons, I still don’t know to this day where they come from’.
The strong friendship between the pair is clearer than ever, as Dave continued: ‘It’s been about 650 miles this journey.
“We’ve been on the road for almost twenty years now, you know, from the Baltic Sea to Africa, we’ve always found something good and also the camaraderie and friendship around the table.”
Michael teased, “Well, it only took you twenty years to find me, but I’m so glad you’re here,” while Si added, “But you know we saved the best for last!”
As the episode came to a close, Si reflected, “Well, we made it.”
Dave continued, “And it was tough at times. You know, I was in chemotherapy the whole time we were filming, it wasn’t easy, but we’re here, you know, and it’s just an amazing feeling. Being here with you, I long for this.
Choking back tears, Si said, “We did it, but more importantly, he did it. He’s my buddy, but I love him like family, like a brother, and… I’m at a loss for words. It’s quite remarkable what he’s done.
“This is a reward for your hard work, your will, your efforts,” he added, as Dave admitted: “It’s a dream come true, Kingy…
‘The two of us are back together and doing what we do best. The West will truly be a journey you will never forget.’
Si also chokes back tears as he struggles to find the words to express his emotions: “I’m just out of words. It’s quite remarkable what he’s done.”
The 66-year-old TV chef died last month, two years after revealing he was undergoing treatment for an unspecified form of cancer
As the two embraced in one final hug before the credits, they said, “It was amazing,” as Si agrees, “It did bro, it happened.”
Dave kissed him on the cheek and said, “I love you,” and Si replied, “I love you too,” as the couple’s television tour came to an end.
After the credits rolled, a tribute read: “In loving memory of our friend, Dave Myers.”
Dave was filming his final show last year, which had only just aired on BBC Two, when Si announced his friend had died.
The BBC decided to continue broadcasting the series as a tribute.
Previous episodes in the series showed Si filming solo while Dave continued his treatment.
When the TV chef was left without his significant other, Si shared some heartfelt words as he reflected on how strange it felt to be without his partner.
He admitted: “I really wish my best friend was here because he would absolutely love this,” before adding: “It’s strange without him.”
The Hairy Bikers have always been a double act, and Si admitted he found it strange traveling alone by bike.
“I especially didn’t enjoy riding alone, but I’m going to bring him back some produce and start nibbling on it. It’s strange without him.’
When Dave returned to visit a historic railway line in Portmadog, he harbored a lifelong ambition to drive a steam train.
King and Myers in The Hairy Bikers’ Cookbook, their first show together
The star explained: ‘When I visited this area as a young lad, Bob would have already been working on these impressive locomotives. Unfortunately, we didn’t have the money to ride these rails at the time, so this trip feels all the more special.”
After watching his good friend go through the experience, Si said, “It was fun seeing my best friend drive a train. It was just lovely to see a smile on his face because he was having a bloody hard time.’
Dave added: “I missed this, last year Kingy, such a terrible year,” before continuing with the heartbreaking words: “Thirty years we’ve been talking nonsense, and yet it goes on for a long time.”
Dave announced he was receiving treatment for cancer in May 2022 and bravely kept the public informed of his progress in a series of emotional TV specials.
He died in late February with his family and friends by his side, including his lifelong friend Si.
It was Si who announced the sad news of Dave’s death and shared a tribute on social media.
The final episode of Hairy Bikers Go West aired on BBC Two on Tuesday at 8pm.