Delight for Peter Kay fans as BBC confirm new episodes of Car Share WILL go ahead despite star cancelling his arena tour

  • BBC says final two episodes of Peter Kay's Car Share will air during 2018
  • Comes after comedian cancelled first live tour in eight years axing 100 gigs
  • Kay said reason was 'unforeseen circumstances' and his family 'must come first' 

By Joseph Curtis For Mailonline

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Fans of Peter Kay have been reassured the final episodes of the comedian's popular television show Car Share will go ahead despite the cancellation of his nationwide tour.

Kay revealed the shock news yesterday, axing 100 gigs due to 'unforeseen circumstances', adding his 'family must come first'.

But the BBC has confirmed Car Share will still return to our screens in 2018 as revealed by Kay during Children in Need in November.

Car Share follows the daily journey to work of supermarket assistant manager John Redmond, played by Kay, and promotions rep Kayleigh Kitson, played by Sian Gibson.

Peter Kay's Car Share, pictured with stars Kay and Sian Gibson, will air its final two episodes next year, the BBC has confirmed

Peter Kay's Car Share, pictured with stars Kay and Sian Gibson, will air its final two episodes next year, the BBC has confirmed

Fans were initially disappointed after Kay said the show would finish after its second series, with the romantic fate of the pair still unresolved.

A series finale take place next year as well as a special unscripted episode.

A spokeswoman for the BBC told MailOnline: 'The BBC can confirm Car Share Unscripted and the series finale will go out next year on BBC One.'

She added there were no plans for a Christmas special for the series.

The hotly anticipated UK and Ireland tour, Kay's first in eight years, was due to begin in Birmingham in April, with dates through to 2019.

Around 1.7million fans had already bought tickets for the shows, with Kay potentially losing out on £40million.

In a statement posted on his official Twitter account on Wednesday, Kay said: 'Due to unforeseen family circumstances, I deeply regret that I am having to cancel all of my upcoming work projects. 

Kay previously said the show, pictured, would end after two series which left thousands of fans disappointed

Kay previously said the show, pictured, would end after two series which left thousands of fans disappointed

'This unfortunately includes my upcoming stand-up tour, Dance For Life shows and any outstanding live work commitments.

'My sincerest apologies. This decision has not been taken lightly and I'm sure you'll understand my family must always come first.

'I've always endeavoured to protect my family's privacy from the media. I hope that the media and the public will continue to respect our privacy at this time.

'Once again, I'm very sorry.'

The statement added that ticketholders for both Peter Kay's Live Arena Tour and Dance For Life shows will be refunded from their original point of purchase.

The news comes weeks after Kay added extra performance dates to all listed cities, following huge public demand.

There was uncertainty over the future of the show after Kay, pictured, cancelled his first live tour in eight years due to 'unforeseen circumstances'

There was uncertainty over the future of the show after Kay, pictured, cancelled his first live tour in eight years due to 'unforeseen circumstances'

Shortly after tickets for the initial 26 gigs went on sale in November, he tripled the line-up of events to more than 80, including a total of 16 shows in his home town of Manchester.

Announcing his return to the stage, he said: 'I really miss it. I know how lucky I am to be making television series and have really loved these past few years working on Car Share, but I miss doing stand-up.

'As terrifying as it is, when it works there's nothing more fun and exciting. Plus, a lot has happened in the last eight years, with Trump, Twitter and my Nan getting her front bush trimmed at the age of 96.

'I can't wait to get back up on stage.' 

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