Does that look like a bully and his victim to anyone...?
Yes it did to me. He doth protest too much. He's well aware of the stories, and wanted to prove just how much he appreciated Amy and how amazing she was and he hopes her career goes on from here... very pointed given the comments he allegedly made about being the more famous one of the two.
He was in a shit comedy more than two decades ago. I hated him in it then. She is part of the BBCs biggest show, and will likely be in it for years to come. Her career will be strong. His is over.