Peter Kay is reportedly getting ready to announce a huge comeback tour next year.
The comedian stepped out of the limelight in 2017 after announcing he would be cancelling all upcoming work - including his first tour in eight years - due to 'unforeseen family circumstances'.
Now, the 48-year-old is said to be planning to perform all over the UK next year in what will be his first tour since 2011, writes the Mirror.
A source told The Sun : "He has lined up huge venues across the country including in Manchester, London and Birmingham and is hoping to announce it in September."
"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 comic has stayed largely out of the public eye since his hiatus, but did take part in two Q&A sessions to raise money at charity event 'Doing it for Laura' last year and DJed at Dance For Life events in April.
On cancelling his previous tour he wrote: "Due to unforeseen family circumstances, I deeply regret that I am having to cancel all of my upcoming work projects.
"This unfortunately includes my upcoming stand-up tour, Dance for Life shows and any outstanding live work commitments.
"My sincerest apologies. This decision has not been taken lightly and I’m sure you’ll understand my family must always come first."
The 100-gig Peter Kay Live Tour sold out before plans were shelved.
The star told fans he was doing "great" last month, meanwhile, as he made a rare public appearance near his beloved hometown in aid of a good cause.
The comedy legend was the guest of honour as he helped launch a new wheelchair-accessible 'wheelyboat' near Bolton - the comic's birth place.
Peter was able to crack a few jokes with delighted fans as he officially launched the boat that will offer disabled adults and children the opportunity to enjoy water-based sports and activities at The Anderton Centre for the first time.
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