Television presenter and beloved chef Si King has found a new relationship, more than two years after the death of his Hairy Bikers co-star and close friend, Dave Myers. The 59-year-old star shared that he has found happiness again with a “very special lady” named Milly, marking a positive turning point following a period of personal loss.
Speaking to The Sunday Times Magazine, King opened up about his journey through grief and how his perspective on life has shifted. Following the death of Dave Myers in February 2024 at the age of 66-after a brave two-year battle with cancer-King admitted he felt completely lost and even contemplated stepping away from the public eye.
“I wanted to just ride off into the sunset and be left alone,” King shared, reflecting on the initial dark months after losing his lifelong friend and creative partner. However, time, reflection, and meeting Milly have helped him find a renewed sense of joy.
Family Support for Si King’s New Relationship
Transitioning into this new chapter has brought comfort to King and his entire family. The TV chef shared that his sons-Alex, James, and Dylan, whom he shares with his ex-wife Jane Dodd-have been supportive of his new romance. His ex-wife Jane has also given the relationship her blessing.
“It’s been wonderful and continues to be wonderful. And you know, I think the lads are really happy, as is my ex-wife Jane, actually,” Si King said during the interview.
King was married to Jane Dodd for 27 years before their separation in 2016, a split he attributed to the demands, long absences, and pressures of his television career. Reflecting on those years, King acknowledged the personal toll his work took on his home life, noting that learning to be present has become a focus for him moving forward.
Navigating Life After the Hairy Bikers Era
The death of Dave Myers affected millions of fans across the United Kingdom and left a massive void in culinary television. Myers and King spent decades traveling the world together on their motorcycles, cooking, laughing, and sharing their deep friendship with viewers.
While King continues to work hard in television and food production-admitting he probably still works too hard because he does not quite know what else to do-finding personal stability has offered him a vital emotional anchor. He has chosen to keep details of his relationship with Milly private, sharing only that she is special and that he feels genuinely happy.
As both Si King and Dave Myers’ widow, Liliana ‘Lili’ Myers, navigate their respective journeys through grief and healing in the public eye, supporters have flooded social media with warm wishes. King’s openness about finding love again serves as a to resilience, proving that it is possible to carry profound loss while opening one’s heart to new chapters of happiness.
