Peter Kay made a rare public appearance when he was seen pumping air into his tyres at a petrol station, ahead of his upcoming tour.
The Car Share star, 46, was spotted for the first time this year as he visited a garage in Preston, Lancashire, on Thursday.
After fixing his tyres, the comedian was seen stepping into the service station to get himself a bottle of water, before heading back to his car.
Heading out: Peter Kay made a rare appearance in public as he was seen at a petrol station in Lancashire pumping air into his tyres ahead of upcoming tour
Peter kept things casual for the outing, as he donned a grey jacket over a simple black polo neck top.
Keeping off the winter chill, the funnyman made sure to cover his brunet locks with a black beanie that perfectly complemented his ensemble.
Finishing off the look, Peter stepped out in a pair of denim jeans and black trainers, as he opted for comfort over style.
Staying hydrated: After fixing his tyres, the comedian was seen stepping into the service station to get himself a bottle of water, before heading back to his car
Getting ready: Peter could be seen pumping air into the front tyres of his Mercedes Benz
And the other side: Peter pulled the tyre pump along so he could fill up the other side
Comfy: Peter kept things casual for the outing, as he donned a grey jacket over a simple black polo neck top
Busy: The comedian grabbed onto the air pump to complete the job
In February, Peter announced he will return to the stage in April to DJ at six charity dance-a-thon events.
Fans feared for the comic genius when he cancelled a nationwide tour in 2017 due to ‘unforeseen family circumstances’ and disappeared from the limelight.
But a post to the comedian’s Twitter page this morning announced that the Dance For Life event – to raise month for Cancer Research UK – would return with Kay as the DJ in April and May.
Since his self-imposed hiatus, the Lancashire-born comic has rarely been seen in public but has promoted charity events.
Warm: Keeping off the winter chill, the funnyman made sure to cover his brunet locks with a black beanie that perfectly complemented his ensemble
Final touches: Finishing off the look, Peter stepped out in a pair of denim jeans and black trainers, as he opted for comfort over style
Animated: Peter appeared to be in a good mood as he stepped out to his car
The Dance for Life JustGiving page states that Kay ‘is returning to the decks’ for the events in Manchester, Liverpool and London.
Kay told Bolton News: ‘I’ve honestly never had so much fun as I had working on Dance For Life.
‘The atmosphere was so happy and positive; it really is a great way to raise money for the worthiest of causes. All people have to do is turn up and dance.’
His last stage appearance was when he spoke to an audience gathered to see a charity screening of his BBC comedy Car Share in April 2018.
He’s back! In February, Peter announced he will return to the stage in April to DJ at six charity dance-a-thon events
For a good cause: The Dance For Life event – to raise month for Cancer Research UK – would return with Kay as the DJ
Rare appearance: Since his self-imposed hiatus, the Lancashire-born comic has rarely been seen in public but has promoted charity events (Pictured in July 2006)
The three screenings were to raise money for The Lily Foundation, supporting children with mitochondrial disease, that the Phoenix Nights star had ‘first-hand experience of’.
He was photographed for the first time in eight months on December 27 when he made an appearance at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre to watch X Factor star Chico and iconic duo Canon and Ball in a production of Peter Pan.
TV personality Chico posted a picture of the four men together on his fitness page with the caption: ‘When Peter Kay pops in to see us #panto with the legends that are Cannon and Ball life is complete.’
On December 29 he was seen looking in high spirits as he smiled for a photograph at the final performance of Nativity! The Musical in London.
Kay posed for the snap alongside the show’s director Debbit Isitt, who later posted the photo on her Twitter page alongside a caption about the star.
She penned: ‘So lovely to see the brilliant comic genius Peter Kay and his lovely family tonight for our final show! What a lovely surprise for us all!’
This came hours after Kay broke his social media silence to slam Channel 5 for using an ‘incredibly misleading title’ for a documentary on his life and career.
‘Peter Kay: In His Own Words’ aired at 9pm on the channel on Sunday, but doesn’t feature any new interviews with the comedy legend.
A strongly-worded statement posted on the funnyman’s official Twitter account hours before the programme aired stated that Peter wasn’t involved with the two-hour documentary in any way.
Earlier this year, the star confirmed that he’s laid out plans for a movie version of Phoenix Nights – while speaking in pre-recorded footage shown at a charity screening of the series, The Sun reports.
He said: ‘People always ask, ‘Will there be more Phoenix Nights?’ and I can now confirm there won’t — but I am thinking of a film.’
Theatre trip: Peter was photographed on December 27 when he headed to the Crewe Lyceum Theatre to watch X Factor star Chico and duo Canon and Ball in a production of Peter Pan
Outing: In April 2019, Kay was seen on a tram in Blackpool. He was snapped grinning with the driver and conductor of the tram