Fans of Peter Kay have been left divided after the stand-up comedian allegedly evicted one man from his show at the M&S Bank Arena last night.
Fans shared clips and opinions on social media as the Bolton-born comedian made his long-awaited return to the stage for his comeback arena tour. The 49-year-old hadn't hit the road for 12 years before his much-anticipated return at the end of 2022.
Peter Kay was moved to tears on his first appearance on stage before announcing more dates on the tour at the beginning of last month, with the comic playing the arena on Friday, January 6, and Saturday, January 7.
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As people raved about how good the show was on social media, some found it difficult to move past the ejection of one fan who was in the seats on the ground floor in front of the stage. In videos seen by the ECHO, Peter Kay is sat on the stage joking about the supposed heckler being taken out of the gig.
He said: "Oh, it's all kicking off here. Where's my phone? He's a bit of an a******e, he's a bit annoying.
"I like a laugh, I'm a comedian but I can tell all them people round there are getting a bit nowty now. He likes the limelight, I know I do but I'm on stage."
Sue Lindsay said on Twitter: "@peterkay_co_uk absolutely top entertainment at the M&S Bank Arena last night. Expert way of dealing with a k***head heckler as well, think 13,000 people were glad to see him escorted out."
Kieran Hodge thought it was an overreaction. He wrote: "@peterkay_co_uk first half [was] funny tonight until you decided to throw that feller out for asking for an autograph, doesn't look good mate I thought you was one of us."
Although Jake Highes backed the comedian up. He replied: "Think there was more to it than that, everyone around him seemed p****d off."
Sally Marston tweeted: "@peterkay_co_uk Saw you tonight [at the] @MandSBankArena & I can honestly say, I laughed, cried & felt every emotion possible.
"You are so talented & so glad you got rid of the heckler. Please continue being you."
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