Cast and crew tear up as The Project farewells Dave Hughes Comedian Dave Hughes speaks to Studio 10 about his decision to leave The Project. Courtesy Channel Ten. CARRIE Bickmore burst into tears as she and the team at Channel 10's The Project farewelled co-host Dave Hughes during his last show as host. The comedian announced this week he would be leaving the show to focus on his stand-up after more than four years behind the desk. Hughes's wife Holly and kids Rafferty, Sadie and Tess joined him at the desk to finish off the show on Wednesday night. The 43-year-old said working on The Project had been an "amazing, incredible ride." Dave Hughes, with Miranda Kerr on The Project, has farewelled the show after four years. "The passion from everyone who works on the show is incredible," he said. It's a big effort. Hughes made special thanks to his co-hosts Bickmore and Charlie Pickering. "This show wouldn't be what it is without (them)," he said. A teary Bickmore thanked Hughes for the support he had given her over the years they had worked together. "There have been many moments that I have needed a laugh in the past few years, and you've always given it to me, every time," she said. I'm really, really, really gonna miss you. Pickering said working with Hughes had been an "amazing experience." "I knew you had my back the whole way," he said. Twitter was also aflutter with well wishes for Hughes. The Bachelor host Osher Günsberg congratulated Hughes on creating "a massive legacy" at The Project, and for having "the massive balls to make your next move." "@theprojecttv won't be the same without you @DHughesy," fan Marijke Walshe ‏tweeted. We'll miss you. Hughes's national stand-up show, Pointless, kicks off in February and will tour Melbourne from March. He also recently quit his Nova FM breakfast radio show with Kate Langbroek after more than 12 years on air. He will be replaced on The Project by fellow comedian Peter Helliar, who will start his new gig in January.