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Peter Kay breaks down on tour as fans 'make him cry' on stage after 12 year stand-up break
Peter Kay, 49, was left overwhelmed when he received a standing ovation at Manchester's AO Arena on Friday night.The star was applauded by a sell-out crowd in Manchester, which is 16 miles from his hometown of Bolton.Peter’s fans chanted his name as he took to the stage, causing him to break down in tears during the first show of his 110-day tour.He could be seen wiping away tears with a tissue while the audience cheered him on.The British comedy legend told the crowd: "Aw you’ll have me in bits. “Lovely Manchester you made me cry. “I can’t believe I cried, where did it come from all that emotion?"It comes after Peter’s announcement that he would be returning to stand-up comedy sparked a frenzy last month.His tour, named Better Late Than Never after the comic took an extended break from touring for the past 12 years, was instantly in high demand, as tickets sold out in record time.Just before Peter arrived at his opening gig in Manchester last night, touts were re-selling the tickets for £155 per person to fans who were desperate to watch their favourite comedian’s comeback show.Peter had attempted to make sure the tickets were at the lowest price they could be due to the cost of living crisis in the UK.The TV star charged fans just £35 per ticket - the same cost as his last tour, which took place back in 2010.Peter’s tour kicked off this month, and is scheduled to run until August 2023.To the joy of his fans, Peter went on to announce a London residency at the O2 Arena.It’s clear that despite his long absence from the stage, Peter’s shows are as much in demand as ever.The comic’s last live stand-up tour in 2010 holds the Guinness World Record for the biggest-selling comedy tour of all time. 1.2 million people bought
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'Can't say anything anymore!' Peter Kay blasts cancel culture amid tour tickets backlash
Peter Kay, 49, has lamented the “backlash” caused by "cancel culture" nowadays when he appeared on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show yesterday.The star’s comments on BBC Radio 2 come as fans continue to take to Twitter today to complain about difficulties with booking tickets for his upcoming tour. Peter and Zoe, 51, were co-presenting her BBC show following the comedian’s exciting announcement that he would be going on tour after 12 years of absence from the stand-up scene. Ever the funnyman, Peter played a game with Zoe which involved listening out for commonly misheard lyrics in songs.One song that the pair played for Radio 2 listeners was You Get What You Give by New Radicals.The lead singer Gregg Alexander can be heard singing the lyric “what’s real can’t die”. However, Peter pointed out that the “can’t die” sounded remarkably similar to the name of Liverpudlian comedian Sir Ken Dodd.“Hang on, it’s coming up now - Ken Dodd,” Peter said in time with the music, as Zoe burst out laughing. “It goes on for ages! He must be a fan of Ken Dodd, he just shouts it out randomly,” Peter joked.“It’s so true! Like the Diddymen,” Zoe said in reference to the mythical race made famous by comedic legend Ken. The Diddymen have existed in Merseyside mythology for years and refer to a miniature race of people.While they started as an unseen joke, the characters eventually went on to appear onstage with the comedian, and were played by either children or adults with dwarfism.“Oh, you can’t say that now,” Peter told Zoe about the reference, “No, it’s not allowed.” “Oh, is it not?” Zoe said in a hushed tone. “No,” Peter reiterated as the song continued to play.“Can’t say anything!” Peter said.
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'I'm sorry Britain' Peter Kay forced to apologise for swearing minutes into radio comeback
Peter Kay, 49, was forced to issue an apology when he appeared on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show today after he swore live on air.The star’s appearance on BBC Radio 2 comes shortly after he announced he would be making a comeback to the comedy scene. Peter and Zoe, 51, were co-presenting her BBC Radio 2 show today following the comedian’s exciting announcement that he would be going on tour after 12 years of absence from the stand-up scene. Minutes into Peter’s appearance on the show, after listening to Music for a Sushi Restaurant by Harry Styles, Zoe commented on the funnyman’s outfit. “Peter has come in today really brilliantly dressed in black with a little orange thread round,” Zoe began. “What are you on about? Think you’ve had a refresher,” Peter said in a jokey reference to the famous sweet.“I know, I need a refresher,” Zoe replied, before continuing: “You’ve got orange around you and you’re matching our Radio 2 orange branding. It’s a lovely look…”Scoffing, Peter interrupted again saying: “I’m just wearing a b****y…“Oh, sorry - I swore!” he declared, to which Zoe replied: “Did you?”“I apologise, Britain, for saying that word: b****y,” Peter continued cheekily.“Yes I’m so sorry - wait, you said it again!” Zoe exclaimed in realisation. “I know, but I could’ve said it in the context of blood,” Peter explained.“Yes, you could have done…” Zoe agreed bemusedly. “So there’s my excuse on that one,” Peter continued.
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