‘Why am I emotional’: Peter Kay sends fans into a frenzy as he returns to the London stage for Dance For Life tour… after five years away from the limelight
Peter Kay sent his fans into a frenzy on Friday evening with another show-stopping performance at London’s Alexandra Palace.
The comedian, 48, is currently on his long-awaited Dance For life tour – in which all the proceeds go to Cancer Research.
Fans have been waiting years for Peter’s return to the stage, after he stepped away from the spotlight in 2017 due to ‘unforeseen family circumstances’.
He’s back: Peter Kay, 48, sent fans into a frenzy during his Dance For Life tour after five years away from the limelight – continuing the tour on Friday evening in London (pictured 2010)
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Peter kicked off the tour two weeks ago in Manchester, for the first time since his record-breaking The Tour That Doesn’t Tour Tour…Now On Tour, which wrapped in late 2011.
And fans seemed to be pleased with Friday’s performance, with some even saying they were ’emotional’.
One took to twitter to write: ‘Why did I get emotional when I saw Peter Kay tonight? I love him so much’
Dance-a-thon: The comedian is currently on his long-awaited Dance For life tor – in which all the proceeds go to Cancer Research
Adoring: And fans seemed to be pleased with Friday’s performance and Peter’s return, with some even saying they were ’emotional’
‘The first chance to dance in a while, and what a great experience,’ wrote another.
The event is billed as a ‘dance-a-thon party that will save lives – with Peter also taking to the DJ decks during the show.
Peter was due to go on a massive tour from April 2018 through to summer 2019, but he cancelled it in December 2017 due to unknown circumstances.
A blast: ‘The first chance to dance in a while, and what a great experience,’ wrote another fan
Light show: A light show lit up the stage as Manchester welcomed the comedian last week
Long time coming: Fans have been waiting years for Peter’s return to the stage, after he stepped away from the spotlight in 2017 due to ‘unforeseen family circumstances’
The performer said on December 13, 2017: ‘Due to unforeseen family circumstances, I deeply regret that I am having to cancel all of my upcoming work projects.
‘This unfortunately includes my upcoming standup tour, Dance for Life shows and any outstanding live work commitments.
‘My sincerest apologies. This decision has not been taken lightly and I’m sure you’ll understand my family must always come first.’
He had previously been due to make a comeback with the series of Dance For Life shows to raise money for Cancer Research UK in April and May 2020.
But the events had to be postponed in March last year because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Party time: The event is billed as a ‘dance-a-thon party that will save lives -with all the money raised going to Cancer Research
Time off: The performer said on December 13, 2017: ‘Due to unforeseen family circumstances, I deeply regret that I am having to cancel all of my upcoming work projects’
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