Peter Kay made a bold move during his London O2 show on Thursday night when he threatened to call in security to deal with rowdy fans.
The comedian had to stop his performance to address the disruption, just weeks after the drama involving a “Lisa Riley lookalike” incident, but this time, it seemed to be more playful.
Peter Kay’s Lighthearted Approach to the Hecklers
According to The Mirror, Peter noticed a disturbance in the audience and quickly addressed it.
“Is it them in that box? Who is it? Eh, it’s you monkeys there,” he joked, pointing out the rowdy fans.
“Now then, what are we going to do with you now?” he asked before making a playful reference to his earlier heckler incident.
“Do any of you look like Lisa Riley? No, alright,” he quipped, to the amusement of the audience.
The comedian’s lightheartedness made the situation less tense, and the crowd seemed to appreciate the humor.
Peter Kay Takes Control of the Situation
Peter then asked the audience to raise their hands if the fans were bothering them.
Afterward, he called on his security team to handle the chaos.
“You can carry on, but if you’re rambunctious, you’re going home early… you naughty boys,” he declared, ensuring the show would continue without further disruptions.
Lisa Riley and Peter Kay Show There’s No Hard Feelings
Meanwhile, Lisa Riley, who was at the center of the controversy, has shown that there are no hard feelings between her and Peter Kay.
The actress attended one of his comedy shows at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, where they posed for pictures together.
Lisa shared her appreciation for the comedian, saying, “We laughed until it hurt.
The show is absolutely hilarious. We were up until way gone midnight reciting all the jokes.”
Heckler Myar Curran Speaks Out After Being Ejected from the Show
On the other hand, Myar Curran, the woman who was kicked out of a previous Peter Kay show after being compared to Lisa Riley, had a different perspective.
In her first TV interview, Myar expressed that she felt humiliated.
The 25-year-old, who was escorted out of the show at the AO Arena in Manchester in February, told Good Morning Britain, “I feel like what I said was not abusive or aggressive.”
She said her only mistake was shouting “We love you, Peter,” in an attempt to show support.
Myar Claims Peter Kay Was Bullying Her
Myar went on to explain that she felt Peter Kay was singling her out because of her weight, which she thought was reflected in his comparison to Lisa Riley.
She said, “I do feel he was on about my weight,” noting that although Riley had lost weight, she used to be heavier, just like Myar had gained weight after having a child.
Emotional Aftermath for Myar Curran
The care worker was emotional about the experience, sharing that she was left in tears by the crowd’s reaction.
“It was just a very rubbish situation. My whole family was disgusted by it,” she said.
Myar added that it felt as though Peter was turning the crowd against her, which made the situation even worse.
Peter Kay Stands by His Decision to Eject Hecklers
Peter Kay, however, has stood by his decision to remove the disruptive fans from his shows.
In an Instagram post, he explained, “At the show on Saturday night, February 8th, in Manchester, I had two hecklers disrupting from the very start.”
He added that he made several attempts to address the situation with humor, but when the disruptions continued, he had no choice but to take action.
Myar’s Disappointment After Traveling to See Peter Kay
Myar had traveled from Scotland with her family, excited for her first Peter Kay show.
“I lost my mum a couple of years ago, and she was supposed to come to the show, so it was something that was going to be very special to us,” she explained.
Despite her disappointment, Myar vowed not to watch Peter Kay’s shows again.
Lisa Riley Responds to Peter Kay’s ‘Nasty’ Comments
Lisa Riley had previously responded to Peter Kay’s remarks in a cryptic Instagram post.
Sharing a quote about seeing the good in life, she seemed to address the negativity surrounding Peter’s comments.
“See the good in life… before you ALWAYS jump to the negative,” she wrote, reflecting on how she chooses to look on the brighter side of things.
Fans Continue to Support Peter Kay Despite the Controversy
Despite the ongoing drama, many fans continue to support Peter Kay, appreciating his ability to bring humor into difficult situations.
As the comedian faces both praise and criticism, his shows continue to sell out, with his loyal fanbase excited to see him perform.