The Hairy Bikers announce 'well-earned break' from work project amid Dave Myers cancer treatment

They announced the news on Instagram as they confirmed a "best of" episode would be released instead.

The announcement read: "Those hardworking Agony Uncles are taking a well earned break which gives us the chance to look back on a busy year of problem solving.

"In this Best Of Confidential Corner, Uncle Si, Uncle Dave & Posh Tash tackle troubles including The Recipe Of Love, Swinging Mum & Dad, a case of the Pinot Piles and the toe-curler that is Caught In The Act."

The pair, who have 75 episodes under their belt already, have also been hard at work on a number of other projects as Myers continues to undergo treatment for cancer.

Myers hasn't disclosed what type of cancer he's fighting but recently admitted he'd undergone "30 lots of chemo".

Discussing his health last month, he said: "I’m doing all right. It’s a work in progress.

"We’ve had some hard years but this one’s been… I’ve had 30 lots of chemo, spread over three weeks and then a week off. It’s going the right way," he told the Times.

Myers also confirmed that he still has more rounds of chemotherapy lined up. He continued: "I’ve got one little bit left."

He went on to explain how much of his cancer had been "turned off" apart from "one little bit", but he remained positive as he added to the publication: "They think that they can turn that last bit off with radiotherapy."

Myers is currently undergoing radiotherapy while still managing to film scenes for his and King's upcoming cooking series, The Hairy Bikers Go West.

He revealed the plan was to return to chemotherapy following his current round of treatments.

Myers' work commitments this year amid his treatment have come thick and fast as the TV cook stays upbeat.

The two have made a number of festival appearances this summer, including the BBC's Good Food Show in June and Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival last week.

They also announced in July they were releasing a new book, titled Ultimate Comfort Food, which will hit shelves in October.

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The pair's Instagram feed is peppered with snaps from their numerous camera shoots for their upcoming series as well as sponsored content.

Myers opened up about returning to work in an interview with The Yorkshire Post as he admitted he had to "learn to walk and ride my bike again".

"It’s been hard but I’m not the only one," he said. "I’m getting through it and I’m back at work.

"I’ve had to learn to walk again and ride my bike again, and to get on my bike again with Kingy in the sunshine brought tears to both our eyes."