Tim Ross reveals what he REALLY thinks of his former radio co-host Merrick Watts

Tim Ross has praised his former Triple J co-host Merrick Watts, amid rumours the pair have been bogged down in a long-standing feud for years.

The 36-year-old, whose radio show with Merrick was once one of the most popular in Australia, confirmed on Saturday that he ‘hadn’t spoken’ to the comedian in a long time – but has nothing but nice things to say about his former colleague. 

‘The one thing that remains the constant between us is how incredibly proud we are of what we achieved in those earlier years,’ he told The Daily Telegraph.

No hard feelings: Tim Ross has praised his former Triple J co-host Merrick Watts, amid rumours the pair have been bogged down in a long-standing feud for years

Merrick, 46, and Rosso joined forces on Triple J in 1998, and last worked together on Triple M in 2009.

‘Those early shows we did together – creating all of this stuff from scratch – it really is the most exciting time in your career, when things are moving in that upward trajectory,’ he said.

When asked about Merrick’s successful stint on SAS Australia, Tim sweetly added: ‘He did well, didn’t he.’

In the same interview, Tim also revealed his new show that would be coming soon to ABC. 

Designing A Legacy – which is adapted from his live stage show and explores Sydney’s undiscovered architecture – will air early next year. 

Speaking out: Only recently, Merrick himself discussed his point of view on the pair's 'feud' on the Kyle and Jackie O Show

Speaking out: Only recently, Merrick himself discussed his point of view on the pair’s ‘feud’ on the Kyle and Jackie O Show 

It comes after Merrick himself discussed his point of view on the pair’s ‘feud’ on The Kyle and Jackie O Show.

‘There was never an explosive blow up or anything like that. To be honest, I think, you just grow apart,’ he said.

He then compared their friendship and to an ‘intense relationship.’

‘Rosso and I not only worked together, we’d drink together, socialise together… you’d just spend all your time in each other’s pockets.’

He added: ‘We did tour after tour, radio shows, TV shows, we wrote books, we did everything you could do other than make a feature film.’

Change: 'There was never an explosive blow up or anything like that. To be honest, I think, you just grow apart,' he said

Change: ‘There was never an explosive blow up or anything like that. To be honest, I think, you just grow apart,’ he said

Too much: 'Rosso and I not only worked together, we'd drink together, socialise together... you'd just spend all your time in each other's pockets,' he added

Too much: ‘Rosso and I not only worked together, we’d drink together, socialise together… you’d just spend all your time in each other’s pockets,’ he added

When they parted ways in 2009, Merrick said: ‘This has nothing to do with Rosso and I not liking each other. No fights, there’s no carry-on, there’s nothing like that.’  

In April, Merrick appeared on Hughesy, We Have a Problem and said he still holds a grudge against Rosso. 

He said that a ‘communication issue’ relating to money had caused their rift.

He claimed the pair had been offered ‘an enormous amount of money’ to reform Merrick and Rosso in November 2018, but Tim brushed off the opportunity.

'There's a grudge': In April, Merrick appeared on Hughesy, We Have a Problem and said he still holds a grudge against Rosso. He said that a 'communication issue' relating to money had caused their rift

‘There’s a grudge’: In April, Merrick appeared on Hughesy, We Have a Problem and said he still holds a grudge against Rosso. He said that a ‘communication issue’ relating to money had caused their rift

‘To be completely honest, there is a grudge. I’ve been holding a grudge for a period of time now,’ he admitted. 

Merrick said that he and Tim hadn’t spoken for almost two years after he asked his former co-host if they wanted to meet up to discuss an ‘extraordinary offer’ to get back together.

He said a radio station had offered them ‘more money than [they’d] ever seen’ before in their 20 years in the business.

Merrick claimed that Tim had said he would call him back after getting a haircut but ‘he never called me back – and that was in November 2018!’

In response to these claims, Tim told Daily Mail Australia at the time: ‘From what I can gather from my mate Johnnie, who is the EP of [Hughesy, We Have a Problem], Mez told a funny story on TV.

‘He is, and has always been, an exceptional comedian and I’m sure the story was hilarious. If he called me a f**khead on Q&A on the other hand, I’d be on the phone to David Anderson at the ABC and demanding an apology.’

Popular: Merrick and Rosso, 36, were one of Australia's most popular radio partnerships for years. They joined forces on Triple J in 1998 and last worked together on Triple M in 2009. Despite their phenomenal success, there have been long-standing rumours of a feud between the pair. Pictured in 2004

Popular: Merrick and Rosso, 36, were one of Australia’s most popular radio partnerships for years. They joined forces on Triple J in 1998 and last worked together on Triple M in 2009. Despite their phenomenal success, there have been long-standing rumours of a feud between the pair. Pictured in 2004