Peter Kay feared fans had forgotten him after five years away

Peter Kay opened up on his worry about the nation forgetting who he was before his huge tour announcement on Sunday night. The comedian has added a year-long residency in London’s 02 Arena to coincide with his new huge comedy tour. Peter shared his reaction to Zoe Ball during a special extended interview with the presenter on BBC Radio 2.He reflected on the huge demand for tickets after his surprise advert during I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!Peter referred to one of his iconic gags, saying: “I broke t’internet,” before joking: “Whose website crashed?”I think that’s just a PR thing, they always say something crashed. I don’t think it did crash.”The star was humble during his interview with the Breakfast Show presenter, as she replied: “The love must feel wonderful though?”Read More: Ant and Dec face calls to ‘quit’ from I’m A Celebrity Peter Kay took over Zoe Ball’s Radio 2 show after his huge tour announcement (Image: Getty / BBC) Peter Kay announced a marathon 12 month residency at the 02 Arena in London (Image: BBC) Peter starred in a surprise advert for his new tour during I’m A Celebrity (Image: ITV) The Bolton comedian has not embarked on a tour for twelve years (Image: BBC)Elsewhere on the show, the returning star cheekily kept swearing and issued an apology to listeners.While on air he admitted: ‘Oh, sorry – I swore!’ after using the word b****y to which Zoe asked: ‘Did you?’He cheekily added: ‘I apologise, Britain, for saying that word: b****y.”His tour advert shocked millions watching I’m A Celebrity on ITV on Sunday, as he announced a new stand-up tour for the first time in 12 years.DON’T MISS…Peter Kay slashed ticket prices to battle cost of living crisis [ARTICLE]Student given just 12 months to live graduates from university [INSIGHT]Peter Kay issues apology for swearing just minutes into radio comeback [ARTICLE]During a sketch for the advert, Peter mocked up a scenario where someone recognised him as he was moving in a roll of carpet for his mum.As part of the interaction, the Bolton funnyman confirmed the news fans across the country have been waiting for and declared tickets for the shows beginning on December 2, would be on sale on November 12.After the ad he announced: “It’s good to get back to what I love doing best, stand up comedy and if there’s ever a time people need a laugh it’s now.’With the cost of living at an all-time high, ticket prices are starting from £35. The same price they were on my previous tour in 2010.’