Legendary comedian Peter Kay is laughing all the way to the bank, having built a colossal property empire reportedly worth a staggering £23 million.
A Multi-Million Pound Property Portfolio
Official documents filed with Companies House reveal the full scale of the Bolton-born star's savvy investments. The accounts show that Kay, 52, is the director of an Oldham-registered company named Hussein Traders, which holds properties valued at the enormous sum.
He is also a co-director of another firm, Goodnight Vienna Productions. Financial records indicate that the two companies together have generated a combined profit of nearly £2.6 million over the past year alone.
A financial expert commented on the impressive portfolio, noting that Kay has followed a path taken by many celebrities by channelling his earnings into bricks and mortar. The scale of his holdings is said to put him in the same league as major movie stars and rock icons.
Charity and Comedy: The Tour Continues
While his property wealth grows, Peter Kay remains focused on his first love: comedy. He has recently added nine extra dates to his already record-breaking Better Late Than Never tour, which will now run until August 8, 2026, concluding at Manchester's AO Arena.
In a heartfelt move, the comedian has pledged that all proceeds from the entire tour will be donated to a selection of twelve different cancer charities. Kay has spoken openly about how the disease touches countless lives, stating that "everybody knows someone who's been affected".
He emphasised the charitable goal during an appearance on The One Show, telling viewers: "You don't even have to like me to come, it goes beyond that, this is about supporting these charities."
Standing Firm: Phoenix Nights Stays Off Streaming
Despite his ongoing tour success, fans hoping to stream his classic sitcom Phoenix Nights will be disappointed. Kay has confirmed that the show will not be coming to a major streaming platform in the near future.
He revealed that Netflix had approached him about licensing the series but he ultimately turned down their offer. The reason, Kay explained, was the platform's insistence on adding a trigger warning to episodes, which he felt was unnecessary.
Kay acknowledged that the show, which follows the misadventures of club owner Brian Potter, "is not very politically correct now" but was a product of its time. After declining the deal, he joked that Netflix sent him an air fryer, seemingly "to sweeten" the offer.
