Peter Kay has returned to social media with a new account as he hits up Instagram after he announced a rare show.
The 48-year-old comicafter staying out of the spotlight since 2017, and has since made sporadic appearances.
A pair of tweets from Peter’s official Twitter account, the first since September 2021, shared a link to his new Instagram, reading: ‘Peter is now on Instagram please give him a follow his new official account.’
The account only has two photos – a shot of Peter and a promo poster for his show, Peter Kay’s Dance for Life.
The dance party will head to London, Manchester and Liverpool, is in aid of Cancer Research UK.
‘Extra tickets just released for Peter Kay’s Dance for Life in Manchester and Liverpool,’ the caption teased.
Peter made his long-awaited return to the stage last year, receiving a standing ovation
at Manchester’s O2 Apollo in August and fans were delighted to see him.
Surprised by the reaction, he told the crowd: ‘I’ve never in my life had a standing ovation when I came on.
‘I’m going to go away for four more years.’
Peter cancelled his last tour in December 2017, citing ‘unforeseen family circumstances’, and has kept things low key ever since.
The comedian also delighted fans last year when – 15 years after it was published.
He admitted that recording the book made him miss writing and he’s now ready to share more of his life in TV with fans in a third book.
The Phoenix Nights star said: ‘Within the first few chapters of recording, I was inspired to start to write a third book.
‘I had the idea about 10 years ago. All about working in TV. From when I started doing bit parts in Coronation Street right up to Car Share. It’s been a real joy recalling the memories. There’s over 20 years of stories about filming series like Phoenix Nights and Max & Paddy’s Road To Nowhere.
‘Appearing on chat shows like Parkinson, at the Queen’s Golden Jubilee and sharing letters from Ronnie Barker. We wrote to each other for years as pen pals until he passed away.”
‘I’m very proud of it. I’ll no doubt be recording that book too before you know it. I just hope people enjoy it as much as this first one.’
