Peter Kay makes surprise announcement during I'm A Celebrity ad break

delighted fans with a surprise announcement during the first ad break ofbig return, just as he did when he initially announced his massive tour comeback two years ago. The Bolton comedy superstar has been on a record-breaking run of gigs across the UK since December 2022.

He has now revealed a series of new dates that will extend the tour into 2025 and 2026. These new dates will include performances at Manchester's AO Arena as well as a number of more intimate theatre venues.

He announced the additional dates for his tour with a surprise TV advert during the opening episode of on Sunday night. The hilarious new advert features Peter being spotted as he carries a gold toilet to his mum's iconic bungalow and announces new shows for 2025 and 2026.

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The ad begins from the perspective of a couple of unseen fans in a car saying "Is that Peter Kay's mum's bungalow? " as the comedian is seen carrying the gold toilet into a bungalow. As he walks, the fan asks about the garage complete with a mural which Peter says is his mum's favourite.

The man shouts to the comic to ask if he's doing more tour dates, to which Peter replies: "Hey, I've no choice! She wants it all now" before asking if he's carrying a gold toilet. Peter quips: "Oh aye, you want to see her bidet," reports .

Peter has announced his return to performing with a tour boasting record-breaking performances, from smashing the Manchester AO Arena's attendance figures to becoming the ’s first monthly residency artist at The O2 in London. Now, he plans to not only continue his streak across the UK's most iconic arenas and cosy theatre venues but also make history in Aberdeen PandJ Live, Brighton Centre, Bournemouth International Centre, and Isle of Man Villa Marina.

Praised for making people laugh during tough times, Peter highlighted in a statement: "It's been wonderful doing what I love most, stand-up comedy. Laughter is more important than ever in these challenging times and with the cost of living still at an all-time high, ticket prices for the new dates will start from £35."

Keen fans can snap up tickets for the fresh 2025 and 2026 gigs, including two extra weekend shows in The O2, from 10am on Saturday 23rd November via Ticketmaster and Gigs and Tours, plus Ticketmaster. ie for Belfast and Dublin devotees, with prices kicking off at £35, booking fees included.

"It's been wonderful doing what I love most, stand-up comedy. Laughter is more important than ever in these challenging times and with the cost of living still at an all-time high, ticket prices for the new dates will start from £35."

The tour dates are as follows:

Friday 07 February 2025 at Manchester AO Arena

Saturday 08 March 2025 at Leeds First Direct Arena

Saturday 03 May 2025 at Sheffield Utilita Arena

Friday 16 May 2025 at London The O2

Friday 30 May 2025 and Saturday 31 May 2025 at Aberdeen P&J Live.

Friday 06 June 2025 at Birmingham Utilita Arena

Friday 20 June 2025 at London The O2

Thursday 10 July 2025 at Dublin 3Arena

Thursday 07 August 2025 at Belfast SSE Arena

Saturday 23 August 2025 at Newcastle Utilita Arena

Friday 19 September 2025 at Manchester AO Arena

Thursday 23 October 2025 at Glasgow OVO Hydro

Friday 21 November 2025 at Liverpool M&S Bank Arena

Saturday 20 December 2025 at Nottingham Motorpoint Arena

In the new year,

Friday 09 January 2026 at Brighton Centre

Saturday 10 January 2026 at Bournemouth International Centre

Friday 23 January 2026 and Saturday 24 January 2026 at Cardiff Utilita Arena

Friday 20 February 2026 and Saturday 21 February 2026 at Isle of Man Villa Marina