Saturday Kitchen leaves viewers in tears with emotional tribute to late Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers

Saturday Kitchen viewers were left in tears after the BBC show paid tribute to the late Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers.

The TV chef passed away aged 66 on Wednesday with his friends and family by his side, two years after he revealed he was undergoing treatment for an unspecified type of cancer. 

As tributes have poured in all week, the cooking show shared their own montage of Dave’s best bits as host Matt Tebbutt honoured the star. 

Speaking to the camera at the beginning of the show, Matt made the emotional address as he began: ‘Now as I’m sure you know, this has been a very sad week as we lost someone very close to the show. Dave Myers who was one half of the Hairy Bikers, along with Si King.

‘They’ve been on the show countless times over the last 18 years and even hosted it a few times. We were privileged to have Dave back in the studio last October, after he was recovering from another round of treatment.

Saturday Kitchen left viewers in tears with an emotional tribute to the late Hairy Biker Dave Myers

tributes have poured in all week, the cooking show shared their own montage of Dave’s best bits as host Matt Tebbutt honoured the star in an emotional address 

‘He then bravely got back on his bike and continued with his TV life with Si. But sadly cancer took him from us far too soon.’

Matt then revealed the show plan to air a whole show dedicated to Dave at a later date.  

He continued: ‘We hope to stage a full tribute show for Dave in due course but here is a little montage to remind you why we loved him so much.’

As the montage played the BBC captured Dave’s sense of humour and abundant energy throughout his many appearances on the show. 

In the hilarious clips one showed Dave struggling to get a pudding out of a bowl as it collapsed on the plate. 

Another saw Dave showcasing his singing talents as he belted out Don’t Cry For Me Argentina in one memorable episode. 

Si and Dave’s strong friendship was also clear as Dave kissed his pal on the cheek as they displayed their effortless camaraderie. 

And fans were beside themselves after watching the clip as they took to Twitter to share their condolences after being brought to tears. 

As the montage played the BBC captured Dave’s sense of humour and abundant energy throughout his many appearances on the show

 In the hilarious clips one showed Dave struggling to get a pudding out of a bowl as it collapsed on the plate

Another saw Dave showcasing his singing talents as he belted out Don’t Cry For Me Argentina in one memorable episode

Si and Dave’s strong friendship was also clear as Dave kissed his pal on the cheek as they displayed their effortless camaraderie

Matt also revealed the show plan to air a whole show dedicated to Dave at a later date

Fans were beside themselves after watching the clip as they took to Twitter to share their condolences after being brought to tears

One wrote: ‘Not me crying at 10am’ while a second gushed: ‘I laughed and cried all at the same time. So sad.’

A third penned: ‘A lovely tribute and I had tears in my eyes after.. especially when the lovely Matt’s voice went’. 

Another commented: ‘I cried! He meant so much as a chef to me!’ while another confessed: ‘Oh heck…I’m off again’ alongside a crying emoji. 

One viewer wrote the lengthy message: ‘So terribly sad and shocked. After seeing him on your Christmas show I thought he was in remission. 

‘They made cooking such fun together. Great to watch and Fantastic variety of recipes to cater for everyone. Brilliant chefs. He will be sorely missed. RIP Dave.’

Another added: ‘I’m so upset and I didn’t even know Dave personally. Just can’t imagine how awful it must be for his family and friends. 

‘The fact it feels like we’ve all lost a friend is testament to how genuinely lovely, and also authentic, Dave was. A very sad loss.’ 

The TV chef passed away aged 66 on Wednesday with his friends and family by his side, two years after he revealed he was undergoing treatment for an unspecified type of cancer  

Announcing the news, Si wrote: ‘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’ (the pair pictured in Dave’s last photos in February) 

Si also shared this black and white photo of him sitting with Dave on a bench 

Si announced the news of Dave’s sad passing in a heart-wrenching statement on Thursday: ‘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.

‘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.

‘I wish you god’s speed brother; you are and will remain a beacon in this world. See you on the other side. Love ya.’

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