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Peter Kay breaks down in tears at start of first live stand-up show in 12 years
Peter Kay breaks down in tears at start of first live stand-up show in 12 years,The comedian had been due to earn up to £40million from hosting 109 nights from April 2018, but the tour dates were cancelled because of 'unforeseen family circumstances'

Peter Kay breaks down in tears at start of first live stand-up show in 12 years

Peter Kay shed tears amid a standing ovation as he made his return to stand-up comedy 12 years after his last tour.

The comedian, 49, appeared at Manchester's AO Arena last night (Friday) as embarked on a 110-date run and played to a sell-out crowd in Manchester, 16 miles from his home town of Bolton.

As he was met with enthusiastic applause, he said: "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?"

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After Manchester, Peter will perform in locations including Birmingham, Liverpool, Belfast, Newcastle, Glasgow and Dublin, with his run ending on in August at the Sheffield Utilita Arena.

Peter Kay weeping
Comedy legend Peter Kay weeping on stage on his return to touring