Peter Kay has postponed two upcoming tour dates after undergoing treatment for kidney stones.
His team shared a statement on Instagram on Monday, explaining that doctors have told the 52-year-old comedian to “rest and recover.”
Kay, whose record-breaking tour is now in its third year, will miss his scheduled performances at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena at the weekend as a result.
A statement from SJM Concerts said: “We regret to inform you that due to a routine kidney stone procedure, Peter will be unable to perform his scheduled shows at Nottingham Motorpoint Arena on Sunday 5th October and Monday 6th October.
“Following medical advice, Peter will be taking a period of time to rest and recover.”
The Car Share star, 52, will now perform the October 5 show on December 11, while the October 6 show has been rescheduled to December 12.
The statement added: “All tickets remain valid for the new dates. If you are unable to attend, refunds will be available from your original point of purchase.
“We thank you for your patience and understanding.”
Kidney stones affect more than one in ten people, most often between the ages of 30 and 60. They form when waste products in the blood create crystals that gradually harden into a stone-like lump.
The body usually tries to pass the stones naturally through urine. Smaller stones can often be managed at home, but larger ones can cause severe pain and typically require surgery.
Before unveiling his current tour, Kay had stepped away from public life, releasing a statement in December 2017 about his decision to return.
When he finally announced his comeback in November 2022, with a nationwide tour and a monthly residency at London’s O2 Arena, it marked his first live shows in 12 years.
On opening night in Manchester, Kay was visibly moved, breaking into tears as the audience greeted him with a standing ovation that lasted several minutes.
Kay is still due to take his Better Late Than Never tour to Glasgow, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool, Birmingham, Brighton, Bournemouth and Cardiff, as well as Nottingham.
Last week, the BBC star revealed he spent “the first 48 years of my life” trying to lose weight as he opened up about the “shameful” moment he realised he had a binge-eating problem.
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