Peter Kay Defends Removing Hecklers During Manchester Gig

The comedian faced mixed reactions after ejecting disruptive audience members and making a comment referencing actress Lisa Riley.

Peter Kay removed three audience members from his Manchester show, citing repeated disruptions, including shouts of his catchphrase 'garlic bread.'
One ejected woman was compared by Kay to actress Lisa Riley, prompting criticism from some attendees who viewed the comment as insensitive.
Lisa Riley publicly stated she was not offended by Kay's remark, calling it humorous and urging people to move on from the incident.
Kay defended his actions, explaining that the hecklers were spoiling the show for others and that their removal was necessary to maintain fairness to the audience.
While some fans criticized Kay's handling of the situation, others supported his decision, describing the hecklers as disruptive and drunk.