Peter kay gay
Peter Kay's first live display in 12 years was an emotional, masterful return
Peter Kay had barely said hello to his adoring, roaring crowd before he began to sob. It was the first period he’d been on stage as a stand-up comedian in 12 years and the immediate standing ovation and the gravity of his return hit him like a ton of bricks. “Aw you’ll possess me in bits. I can’t believe you made me cry,” he told us, before launching into a set filled with groan-worthy one-liners (Sadam Hussein’s famous CD rack gets an honourable mention), stories of his time as a celebrity and touching reminders of why he’s considered “one of Bolton’s best comedians” — his words.
The jokes started before he even arrived on stage, with a rainbow-lit curtain inexplicably declaring we were about to watch “PETER GAY LIVE”. The suggestion might own been that the beloved comedian was about to take an axe to his everyman persona and spend the next two hours making uncomfortable jokes about sexuality and, inevitably, cancel culture. Such is the state of reside comedy in Thankfully, there was nothing to panic about, a
Peter Kay accused of homophobia on Strictly Come Dancing
Judge Rinder, who stars in his own reality courtroom show, didn't seem to take offence at the jokes and laughed throughout the performance.
However, some people have tweeted that they found the remarks offensive and homophobic.
This tweet says: "@bbcstrictly #Strictly isn't Peter kay just making 70s homophobic jokes there about rinder? Am I missing something?!", external
This tweet says: "Turns out Saturday night family TV at the moment in the UK is just casual homophobia ", external
Others felt that the sentiment of the jokes was adj and outdated.
This tweet says: "Peter Kay there, wringing out dead catchphrases from 10 years ago and relying on casual homophobia for cheap laughs. #Strictly", external
Peter Kay did launch his appearance by putting his arm round Determine Rinder and saying: "Let me say hello to this fella, he's fantastic this fella."
But, some thought Judge Rinder might possess been put on the spot and was laughing along for appearances.
This tweet: &
Peter Kay&#;s wife, children, and why he took a break as novel tour continues
Comedian Peter Kay is officially back – with his first tour in 12 years opening last year, during which he was moved to tears by the audience’s warm welcome.
The comedian had kept a low profile since when he cancelled his planned month, show standup tour due to ‘unforeseen family circumstances’.
Apart from a short return to the stage when he brought his Dance For Life tour to the Manchester Central Convention Complex, the Phoenix Nights star hasn’t put out a new show or a stand-up tour in years.
But that’s all changing now… particularly now he has become the first performer to ever have a residency at the O2 arena in London.
As Peter makes his big comeback, here’s what you need to recognize about him – from his background and career, to his wife and family.
How old is Peter Kay?
Born July 2, , year-old comedian and actor Peter Kay is one of the comedy scene’s most revered faces.
The Lancashire-born funnyman has written, produced and acted in a number of television and film project
Peter Kaye, the no-nonsense gay icon!
COMEDIAN Peter Kay has been crowned a gay icon, thanks to a Huddersfield businessman.
Terry George, 39, is the publisher of Britain's widest-circulated gay magazine, Bent.
He went to view Peter - famous for his Channel 4 sitcom Phoenix Nights and John Smith beer adverts, as well as being a stand-up comic - DJing at a club in Manchester's gay village to tell him he had been nominated by Bent as a Gay Icon for
Other nominees, who will be listed in full in the December issue, include David Beckham, Graham Norton, Colin Farrell and Will Young.
Terry, who has a Huddersfield town centre flat, said: "Peter was a surprise inclusion on the list of gay icons, but after meeting him at the gig in Manchester I can see why he made it.
"He was really camping it up for the crowds and getting them going.
"I was shocked when he only walked in with two CDs, but he had obviously sorted out a snug set list before he came.
"He was very witty and everybody seemed to really enjoy the gig."
Bent was first printed more than