Peter Kay ‘planning massive UK stand-up tour’ after cancelling 2018 shows for family reasonsRachael O'ConnorEntertainment – Metro

Peter Kay is reportedly planning a huge UK stand-up tour after years away from the stage (Picture: Getty Images)

Comedian Peter Kay is reportedly getting set to make the comeback of a lifetime with a massive UK comedy tour.

The comedian, 48, has been quiet since 2017, when he cancelled his planned 14-month, 100-show standup tour due to ‘unforeseen family circumstances’.

Last year, Peter hosted a Dance For Life danceathon with all money raised going to Cancer Research, however he has not performed a proper stand-up tour for over a decade.

There had been hints the comedian was planning something big, as he made a rare public appearance at the Ivor Novello Awards in May.

(Less subtle was his friend, fellow comedian Jason Manford, straight-out telling people Peter was going on tour soon.)

Now it appears the news may have been confirmed, as a source allegedly told The Sun the comedian is planning a massive arena tour – and it’s expected to be a total sell-out.

A source said: ‘He has lined up huge venues across the country including in Manchester, London and Birmingham and is hoping to announce it in September.’

Peter cancelled his last planned 2018 tour due to ‘unforeseen family circumstances (Picture: WireImage)

They added: ‘Peter has not performed a live stand-up set on a big stage in well over a decade now but he could not be more ready to get back out there.’

The new rumours comes weeks after comedian Jason told a Dublin radio station he believes Peter will be ‘back to himself soon doing stand-up, so keep your eye out for his tour.’

Peter is also, clearly, as funny as ever, with crowds at his Manchester Danceathon seen in stitches as Peter joked about dancing at weddings.

The award-winning comedian is expected to sell out the arena shows (Picture: Getty Images)

Peter had been set to tour in 2018 but cancelled his sold-out Live Arena Tour, saying he ‘deeply regrets’ doing so.

The star never went into detail about what led to the cancellation of his last planned tour, but reminded disappointed fans that family ‘must always come first.’

‘My apologies,’ he wrote.

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‘I’m sure you’ll understand that my family must always come first.’

Metro.co.uk has reached out to reps for Peter for comment.

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