Comedian Bob Mortimer shared a “sad” update on the Gone Fishing favourite’s health.
Bob Mortimer has shared a “sad” update on his beloved Gone Fishing co-star, their dog Ted. The comedian has fronted the beloved BBC programme with Paul Whitehouse since 2018.
Over that period, with the eighth series currently airing, Ted has frequently joined them, but during an appearance on Saturday Kitchen today, (29 November), Bob shared a concerning update.
When host Matt Tebbutt asked how Ted was doing, Bob jokingly put on a voice, imitating: “I’m alright mate.”
He then added: “No, he’s knocking on a bit.”
Bob revealed Ted was 15 years old, saying: “He still loves coming out with us, and he seems very happy.”
“I was quite sad when I saw him being wheeled around,” Matt replied.
Bob continued: “He doesn’t have to be wheeled around all the time, but for longer journeys, up the river bank, we put him in a pram now.”
Teasing the final episode of Gone Fishing, Bob went on to say “it’s a beauty,” adding: “It’s odd that people like it so much, but I kind of get it.
“We make the UK look really pretty – it’s nice to be reminded occasionally.”
This comes after Bob addressed his own health, revealing he’s ignored doctor’s orders to cut back on cheese after suffering a health scare.
The 66-year-old admitted he would rather “have three years less” than change his diet after having a triple heart bypass surgery.
Bob underwent the operation in 2015 after thinking he was suffering from a chest infection, and he later discovered 95% of his arteries were blocked.
He had been warned by his doctor that he would have had a heart attack on stage, and was forced to cancel tour dates with comedy partner Vic Reeves.
Despite the scare, he’s willing to take risks when it comes to giving up one of his favourite foods, telling The Daily Mail: “The dietitian said, ‘You can have a matchbox-size [piece] every week’.
“That broke my heart. There are probably those who do stick to it, but I’m probably in the school of thought that I’d rather have three years less.”
Last year, Bob opened up about his health struggles after facing shingles, and having to use a wheelchair while filming Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing.
He revealed he “wasn’t very well” and had to be “looked after” by co-star Paul after he was left unable to walk due to a six-month battle with the condition.
He said: “I wasn’t very well and it made it a bit of a struggle but, as always, Paul looked after me and pulled me through.”
The Last One Laughing star went on to say that he was getting better, while trying to “grow muscle back”.
He previously shared: “I got a bit unlucky with it, I lost the use of one of my legs but it’s coming back now, I’m a bit limpy but I’m very grateful to be back up and going.”
Saturday Kitchen airs at 10am on BBC One and iPlayer.
