Take That are heading back to the studio as they reunite without Jason Orange - and revealed that touring these days is very different to when they first started out.
The boy band are now a trio, with only Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald as the remaining members.
After being away from the spotlight for four years, the group say they ready to make a big comeback – and are set to make new music together next year.
Speaking to Zoe Ball on her Radio 2 breakfast show, Gary had a big announcement for fans.
He said: “We have started a little bit of writing, but we’re not really due to officially start until the new year. Hopefully [there’ll be an album out] next year, but we’ve got to write some hits!”
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The band revealed their comeback gig will be an appearance at BST in London’s Hyde Park on July 1, 2023.
It will be the first time they have performed since 2019 – and Sugababes and The Script are set to support.
A full tour is set to follow once their new album gets released, but die-hard fans will be pleased to know there is also a Take That movie coming out next year.
‘Greatest Days’ is being released to coincide with the 20th anniversary of their first number 1 hit Pray in 1993.
The film is based on the Take That musical, which follows five best friends who have their lives changed forever at a concert by their favourite boy band, and reunite 25 years later to reminisce on their memories.
Gary, Mark, Howard and Robbie Williams executive produced the film, just as they did for the musical.
But fifth original member Jason Orange, who quit the band in 2014, isn’t involved in the project.
Speaking about the first time the band ever played in London 30 years ago, Mark revealed the early years in the band were far from glamorous.
During their first tour in 1992 the boys, who were in their early 20s at the time, had to share one hotel room between five of them.
And he recalled a funny story about former bandmate Robbie, which he still can’t let go to this day.
He told Zoe Ball: “We all came to London 30 odd years ago and we stayed in Wembley.
“We all shared a room. There were five beds in a room.
“It was my first time ever in London and I couldn’t go out. I got poorly and they all went out for an Indian - and I still remember Rob brought me back an apple. A green apple.”
Zoe said: “I love how you still remember that” to which Gary joked: “He’s still fuming.”
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