Take That se convierte en trío

Robbie Williams volvió a Take that para Progress (2010), el último álbum de estudio del grupo hasta el momento. 15 años después volvían a ser un quinteto.

Pues bien, cada vez más cerca de un nuevo disco, se comunica que Take that se convierte en trío, ya que en el nuevo material no participa Robbie, y por otro lado Jason Orange da un paso atrás y deja la formación, mostrándose orgulloso del trabajo en equipo durante todos estos años, y deseando a sus ex-compañeros el mayor de los éxitos.

Por su parte, Gary Barlow, Mark Owen y Howard Donald, lamentan la partida de Jason. "Este es un día triste para nosotros. [...] Nos dimos cuenta de las reservas de Jason hace dos años pero pensamos que dándole tiempo y espacio terminaría cambiando de idea. No ha sido el caso y ahora debemos aceptar y respetar su decisión, pues no ha sido una decisión fácil". Comentan que Take that jamás hubiera sido lo mismo sin Jason y se muestran agradecidos por su "entusiasmo, dedicación e inspiración a lo largo de los años".

Han pasado ya mucho tiempo del Could it be magic. Eran los inicios de una de las carreras de boyband más largas y exitosas.




A continuación el comunicado oficial:

"I want to start by saying how proud I am of what we have achieved together over the years. However, at a band meeting last week I confirmed to Mark, Gary and Howard that I do not wish to commit to recording and promoting a new album. I have spent some of the best years of my life with Take That and I'd like to thank everyone who has been a part of my journey, including my band mates, who I feel are like brothers to me. Most especially my gratitude goes to all of the good and kind, beautiful and ever-loyal fans of the band, without whom none of this could have been possible. Thank you.

At the end of The Progress Tour I began to question whether it might be the right time for me to not continue on with Take That. At the start of this year and with my full knowledge and blessing the guys began writing new material. There have been no fallings out, only a decision on my part that I no longer wish to do this. I know how much Mark, Gary and Howard enjoy writing and making music, and they know that they have my full support and encouragement to continue on with what is to be another chapter for the band". - Jason Orange

"This is a sad day for us. Jason leaving is a huge loss both professionally and even more so personally. We first became aware of Jason’s reservations a couple of years ago but had hoped that by giving him the desired time and space he may begin to feel differently. This has not been the case and we now have to accept and fully respect his decision which we know hasn’t been an easy one. Jason’s energy and belief in what this band could achieve has made it what it is today, and we’ll forever be grateful for his enthusiasm, dedication and inspiration over the years". - Mark, Gary and Howard