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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
Entertainment
Victoria Johns Showbiz Reporter & Cathal Ryan

Peter Kay almost unrecognisable in rare public appearance after comeback success

Comedian Peter Kay looked nothing like his former self when he was snapped in a selfie after his recent O2 show.

The 49-year-old funny man is back in the venue performing after he took a 12-year break from the spotlight due to "unforeseen family circumstances."

Fans of the actor and stand-up were over the moon when he announced that he would be going back out on tour again and one very delighted ticket holder could not wait to share a picture of the star backstage.

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Singer Bryan Edery uploaded a video of the pair at the sold-out venue during which Peter was virtually unrecognisable from his days on BBC's Car Share.

Sporting a black tracksuit, as well as his trademark grin, he uttered the immortal: "Two lamb bhunas" just before the two men began laughing.

Bryan captured the clip: "I was fortunate enough to be invited by my good friends to see Peter Kay’s amazing show at the O2.

“And then very lucky to meet the man himself backstage. Go and see Peter’s show, it’s incredible. Secondly, thank you, friends, you know who you are."

(@bryanederymusic/Instagram)

Peter’s fans went wild after seeing the clip, with many commenting on how good the comedian looked.

One said: "Wow that’s some mega weight loss Peter lad," while another commented: "Wow, looks like a different bloke," followed by two applause emojis.

Last year, when his tour kicked off, Peter addressed his weight loss - sporting a black suit and swapping his signature purple shirt for a blue one on stage.

Twirling around his new outfit, he joked: "See how much weight Peter Kay has lost."

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