Jonathan Ross cancels new TV series after dog death

[dutchman]

Jonathan Ross has cancelled a show about the Trans-­Siberian Railway after his dog Mr Pickle died while filming it.



The TV presenter, who joined ITV last year, flew to Moscow three months ago to start recording the series, which was meant to feature the pair as they travelled the 5,600 miles from Russia to China.

However, the Sunday MIrror reports that the dog died while on the train, although it is unclear what caused the death. The project is said to have been a dream of Ross's and was being produced by his Hot Sauce company.

"One of the things Jonathan was really looking forward to after he left the BBC was getting to do a few more off-the-wall productions," a friend said. "Top of his list was this trip with Mr Pickle. He was incredibly devoted to Mr Pickle.

"Jonathan doesn't really like talking about it so the details are a little sketchy, but it seems he died while on the train. To say Jonathan was devastated is an ­understatement, he was totally distraught. Jonathan thought about making the trip alone, but just couldn't bring himself to do it."

Today the star tweeted: "Many thanks to everyone for the kind words. Still a bit too upset to really talk about it but thanks to all."

It was recently reported that Ross is planning a radio comeback.