The legendary three-year tour of comedian Peter Kay—his first live tour in 12 years—has just faced an unexpected halt. The beloved entertainer was forced to cancel two forthcoming gigs in Nottingham after issuing an urgent health announcement on his social media platform X.

The 52-year-old Bolton native, who recently returned to the spotlight after a decade-long hiatus and broke records by extending his arena tour through 2025 due to overwhelming demand, has left fans deeply worried.

Kidney Stone Procedure and Medical Orders

An announcement from SJM Concerts revealed the specific reason for the sudden cancellation: Peter has to undergo a “routine kidney stone procedure.”

The statement stressed: “Following medical advice, Peter will be taking a period of time to rest and recover.” This blow is particularly disappointing, as it echoes his previously shocking tour cancellation in December 2017 due to “unforeseen family circumstances.”

Recent Heckling Controversy and Turbulent Return

The health setback occurs just months after Peter Kay became embroiled in personal controversy. He faced intense criticism after being filmed ejecting a heckler from one of his performances. He had to stop the show and instructed security to escort the audience members out for “ruining the experience” for others.

However, the situation escalated when the heckler accused the comedian of being a “bully” after he publicly called them “Lisa Riley”—a move that caused public humiliation and sparked a wave of backlash.

The Deeply Personal New Memoir

Putting the drama and health issues behind him, Peter Kay is moving toward a new creative path: writing his most personal book yet.

Peter Kay’s Diary: The Monthly Memoir of a Boy from Bolton is described as a humorous and deeply personal “monthly memoir,” styled after Bridget Jones’ Diary. The book promises to take readers through the comedian’s turbulent life and career, complete with “dodgy decisions, bizarre plot twists, and more than a few laugh-out-loud moments.”