Peter Kay UNLEASHES FURY on Paddy McGuinness in SHOCKING PUBLIC FALLOUT

Peter Kay has sensationally branded his long-time friend and colleague Paddy McGuinness 'a pain in the a***', sparking fears that the two comedy stars have had a bitter falling out.

The shocking public criticism comes as a surprise to fans, given the close bond that Peter and Paddy have shared over the years. The two comedians first collaborated on Peter's hit series Phoenix Nights, where Paddy played the lovable but awkward doorman, Paddy Wheeler.

Their on-screen partnership proved to be a huge success and paved the way for their own spin-off show, Max and Paddy's Road To Nowhere. The series, which followed the hilarious misadventures of Paddy and his best friend Max, played by Peter, became a cult classic and further cemented the duo's status as two of the UK's most beloved comedians.

However, in recent years, the two friends appear to have drifted apart, with Peter reportedly growing increasingly frustrated with Paddy's behavior on set. Sources close to the pair claim that Paddy's constant joking and playful teasing became too much for Peter to handle, leading to a series of heated arguments and eventually, to the dramatic public criticism.

Despite the shocking outburst, it is unclear what exactly sparked the feud between the two comedians. However, one insider revealed that tensions began to rise when Paddy failed to turn up on time for filming, leaving Peter to wait for hours before finally giving up and calling the whole thing off.

'Peter was furious,' the insider claims. 'He had taken time out of his busy schedule to work on the project and was expecting Paddy to be there, ready to go. When Paddy failed to show up, Peter was livid. The tension between them was palpable and it was clear that something had to give.'

As the fallout between the two comedians continues to make headlines, fans are left wondering what the future holds for the pair. Will they be able to put their differences aside and continue working together in the future, or has their friendship been irreparably damaged by Paddy's antics? Only time will tell.