Hairy Bikers star Si King is seen for the first time since the death of his close friend Dave Myers
HAIRY Bikers star Si King has been seen for the first time since the death of his close friend and co-star Dave Myers.
Former prosthetics make-up artist Dave, who found fame in the cookery duo with pal Si, died of cancer in February aged 66.
Si was joined outside a café in London by his long time friend and work colleague Nicole Kavanagh-Stubbs.
She was also seen leaving his hotel (Groucho Club) with him with overnight bags before getting the train back up north.
Nicole appeared to be comforting Si after the death of Dave.
She is no stranger to grief herself after her teenage son Lewis Stubbs was killed in a tragic plane accident in the French Alps in 2019.
Nicole has always been treated by Si as family and the duo appeared in high spirits as they tucked into some lunch.
The celebrity chef was also spotted greeting fans and posing for selfies.
The 57-year-old cut a casual figure in double denim wearing jeans and a jacket.
Dave passed away on February 28 after being diagnosed with cancer.
His Hairy Bikers co-star Si announced the tragic news in a statement.
Posting on Twitter, Si said: “Hi everyone, I’m afraid I bear some sad news.
“Most of you will know Dave has been fighting cancer for the past couple of years.
“Last night, on 28th February 2024, with Lili, Dave’s wife, his family, close friend David and myself by his side, he passed away peacefully at home.
“All who knew Dave are devastated at his passing.
“His beloved wife brought him such happiness as did her children, Iza and Sergiu who Dave loved like his own.
Dave Myers' top moments
DAVE MYERS often showcased his other hidden talents
Singing Bat Out of Hell for Children In Need
In 2010, Dave and Si performed a rendition of the Meat Loaf track for charity.
Wearing black and white suits as well as dirty white aprons, they sang Bat Out Of Hell in a café to raise funds for Children In Need.
Making an entrance
Renowned for their love for motorbikes, the duo frequently made memorable entrances onto the sets of TV studios by riding in.
In 2016, they delighted the then-hosts of This Morning, Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, by surprising them with bikes in the studio hallway.
Afterwards, they casually left their helmets and jackets scattered around the sofa of the ITV daytime programme.
Murder on the dance floor
During his stint on Strictly Come Dancing in 2013, Dave performed a cha-cha routine to the Maroon 5 song Moves Like Jagger.
Sporting a flamboyant silver shirt, he executed exaggerated moves and even playfully dragged professional dancer Karen Hauer along the dance floor by her leg.
His energetic performances left a lasting impression, with then-judge Bruno Tonioli commending him for his entertainment value.
However, Dave’s journey on the show was cut short when he was eliminated midway through the series while dancing a tango to I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) by The Proclaimers.
All locked up with nowhere to go
During an episode of the BBC comedy panel show Would I Lie To You?, Dave disclosed an anecdote about being inadvertently trapped inside a merchant bank while working as a security guard at the age of 22.
He apparently found himself locked inside the bank from Christmas Eve until Boxing Day evening in 1980 due to a lack of relief staff and not being provided with the keys to exit the premises.
Just desserts
During their appearance on the BBC’s Saturday Kitchen, Dave and Si encountered difficulty removing a fruit pudding from its dish.
Despite Dave’s attempts to dislodge it by slamming the bowl on the table and Si stepping in to assist, the pudding emerged from the dish in a collapsed state.
In jest, Dave quipped: “Generally it just relaxes, a bit like when my wife takes her Spanx off.”
They attempted to salvage the situation by adorning the pudding with berries and herbs for decoration.
“Personally, I am not sure I can put into words on how I feel at the moment.
“My best friend is on a journey that for now, I can’t follow.
“I will miss him every day and the bond and friendship we shared over half a lifetime.”
It comes as a recipe book penned by the Hairy Bikers has shot to the top of the charts.
The Hairy Dieters’ Fast & Fresh was only published on Thursday but is already number one in Amazon‘s book chart.
The book has “easy-to-prep, low-calorie meals” inspired by the Mediterranean.
Papers also revealed Dave left a £1.4million windfall to widow Liliana, naming her the sole shareholder of his firm.
