Peter Kay looks slimmer than ever after recent weight loss as he boards his tour bus in London

PETER Kay smiled as he headed to his tour bus amid amid a whopper schedule of live shows.

The Phoenix Nights star, 50, is in the midst of delighting fans with his first stand up tour in 12 years, which sees him perform once a month at London's O2 Arena.

Peter Kay was seen in a beanie hat and tracksuit in London
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Peter Kay was seen in a beanie hat and tracksuit in LondonCredit: Click News and Media
The Bolton-born funnyman wore black as he stepped out of London's O2
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The Bolton-born funnyman wore black as he stepped out of London's O2Credit: Click News and Media

Already rehearsing for the next set of comedy gigs, Peter was spotted appearing dramatically different as he took a break backstage.

He nipped outside in a black beanie hat and matching dark hoodie, paired with black trousers and shoes.

The Max and Paddy and Car Share actor chatted to staff at the North Greenwich venue.

The signature grin of the Bolton-born star remained, as he looked deep in discussion while opening a gadget for his phone.

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He then made his way to his tour bus and hopped aboard.

Peter's huge comeback came to the fore last year when he announced more than 100 live stand-up dates.

In 2023, he was seen with another TV icon, Susan Boyle, backstage at his Glasgow gig.

She ended up being part of the show that night when audience members revealed the crowd began chanting "SuBo".

Meanwhile, his tour kicked off in December 2022 at Manchester Arena.

It runs over three years and ends in December 2025 and sees Peter visit a number of cities including Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Newcastle and Nottingham.

The comedian also has shows in BelfastGlasgow, and Cardiff.

He also performs at The O2 Arena once a month and is the first comedian to be given his own residency at the venue, which has a capacity of 20,000.

Peter was due to embark on a series of shows back in 2017 before cancelling due to unforeseen family circumstances.

Since then he has remained away from the spotlight but has made some surprise performances at small shows and charity events.

He boarded a tour bus at the North Greenwich venue where he is the first star to have a residency
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He boarded a tour bus at the North Greenwich venue where he is the first star to have a residencyCredit: Click News and Media
He flashed a grin as he wrapped up warm in a beanie hat and hoodie
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He flashed a grin as he wrapped up warm in a beanie hat and hoodieCredit: Click News and Media
He is now delighting fans with a bumper run of tour dates spanning until 2025
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He is now delighting fans with a bumper run of tour dates spanning until 2025Credit: Click News and Media
Comedy legend Peter, 50, has been a stand-up star since the 1990s
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Comedy legend Peter, 50, has been a stand-up star since the 1990sCredit: Getty