Why Gary Barlow chose to forgive Robbie Williams over cutting digs and dark feud

Robbie Williams broke the hearts of the nation when he sensationally left Take That 27 years ago. The youngest of the band, Robbie was only 16 years old when he joined the fivesome alongside Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald and Jason Orange reports the Mirror.

Take That's Gary Barlow has turned property guru, with stylish homes dotted around the globe. Earlier this year, the 52 year old Back for Good singer launched a new venture, GE and GB Property Ltd, alongside specialist Geoff Egan.

Robbie Williams has paid tribute to a fan who died after a fall during his concert in Sydney last week.The singer offered his condolences to Robyn Hall during his set at AAMI Park in Melbourne last night (November 22). She died on Monday (November 20) after falling down six rows of seats at the Allianz Stadium on November 16.Before he performed 1997 hit single ‘Angels’ he told the crowd: “I heard the news, the tragic news this week that a fan died in an accident after the show in Sydney and I feel after all the years that I am you and you are me and we are each other when we come together.“So when something happens like this it breaks my heart.

Watching his former bandmate Robbie Williams conquer the world should have filled Gary Barlow with brotherly pride - instead, their intense rivalry meant he was consumed by feelings of shame and worthlessness that rocked his mental health for years to come. Opening up about his three-decade career, the 52-year-old admits that Robbie’s exit from Take That, the band’s split, and his rocky attempt to go solo left him in a vulnerable place in the late-90s. “I remember thinking, ‘Who am I? What do I really think? I’d lost all identity by that point,” he says.

Darren Day has revealed that Robbie Williams saved his life after he was given just six months to live. During an appearance on Good Morning Britain, Darren, 55, candidly opened up about his battle with alcohol and drug addiction, and how he credits Robbie, 49, with saving his life. Speaking to hosts Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid, he revealed that he had relapsed during the first Covid-19 lockdown, after which he broke down to Robbie.The former I'm A Celebrity...

Robbie Williams and his wife Ayda Field have a strict rule for their four children when it comes to travelling. The couple always fly first class, while their kids travel in economy. Ayda explained: "My kids fly economy whenever we fly.

Robbie Williams concert was left fighting for her life after she fell during the performance.A woman in her seventies fell down six rows of seats at the Allianz Stadium in Moore Park, Australia, as Williams was performing. She had apparently been trying to climb over several rows of seats when she slipped and fell.

Take That star Gary Barlow was spotted getting away from it all and enjoying a family vacation out under the Italian sunshine of Venice.The 52 year old singer was seen taking a stroll with his rarely-seen son, Daniel Barlow, 23, who towers above his 5ft 8in father, standing at 6ft 2in tall. Daniel's girlfriend was also with them as they took in the sights of the old historical city with a few selfie snaps along the way.The gang enjoyed their little sightseeing trip before meeting up with Gary's wife Dawn Andrews, 53, to enjoy a spot fine Italian dining.The relaxing meal was no doubt just what the doctor ordered after Dawn was spotted sporting an injury - reportedly a broken wrist - that required a sling.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has publicly apologised to Robbie Williams for being 'cruel and rude' after an old clip resurfaced.The clip in question was shown in 49 year old Robbie's recent Netflix documentary, titled Robbie Williams, and it shows a 19 year old Sophie being asked about Robbie during an interview with Jo Wiley. The Murder on the Dancefloor singer says: "To me he hasn't got any charm about him, why people embrace him, I find it baffling and it makes me a bit sad really," to which Jo replies: "His voice is not fantastic." On Sunday, 12 November, Sophie, now 44, took to Instagram to share a video as she spoke about her words, made back in 1998, as she revealed that she had received messages calling her out for being "unkind" since Robbie's documentary aired. In the caption, she wrote: "In 1998, aged 19, I was very rude about @robbiewilliams and the clip of me being horrid is included in his brilliant Netflix documentary.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has apologised for being “cruel” to Robbie Williams after a clip of Ellis-Bextor resurfaced in Williams’ recent Netflix documentary.Addressing the clip in a new Instagram post today (November 12), Ellis-Bextor apologised to Williams and said she’d reached out to him “a few years back”, writing him a “note” apologising.Since then, Ellis-Bextor said the pair have become friends and she revealed they had even “made some songs together”.She wrote on Instagram: “In 1998, aged 19, I was very rude about @robbiewilliams and the clip of me being horrid is included in his brilliant Netflix documentary. I didn’t need to see it again to feel bad. I genuinely have felt crappy about how I spoke for the 25 years since I said it.“I thought it was clever to be gobby back then but it wasn’t cool then and it’s even worse to see it now.

Robbie Williams’ former songwriting partner Guy Chambers has opened up about his relationship with Williams in a new interview, where he described the pop star as having “a self-destructive side”.In a new interview with The Times, Chambers spoke about struggling with Williams’ addictions in the ’90s saying “he was the first person I worked with long-term who was in full-blown addiction, and I wasn’t prepared for that. It was very difficult.”He claimed: “We’d wait three days for him to turn up at a studio.

For 33 years, music icon Robbie Williams has been delighting audiences with his phenomenal career, first with band Take That, before taking the creative leap and going solo. But as well as treating the world to some unforgettable tunes, the musician has also earned himself an impressive net worth, with the star reportedly earning a whopping £222 million! Robbie’s journey to megastardom, first began at the age of 16, when the Stoke native joined 90’s boyband Take That as their youngest founding member.

Robbie Williams has revealed the reasons why he didn’t consult with Gary Barlow about his new documentary.Williams, whose solo career began after a history as a member of boy-band Take That, has brought out a new documentary on Netflix, offering a commentary on his career, relationships, and struggles with mental health.The four-part documentary, titled Robbie Williams, has been described by NME as “a persuasive account of the gulf that can occur between wealth and happiness, a simple sentiment that can be difficult to really feel,” as it focuses on the ‘Angels’ singer’s experience in the band.In the first episode where Williams speaks about his tricky relationship with Barlow when the pair were in their late teens, he shared he had to deal with “an assurance about Gaz and his ability mixed with a coldness”.He said: “It seemed like there was one person being managed in Take That, and it was Gary Barlow. It was all geared around him and, as young person, I would have been jealous of that.

Gary Barlow has said Take That is a 'happy' band and has suggested they always have been just as he received an apology from Robbie Williams. The singer took to social media on Thursday (November 9) to share his excitement at getting his hands on Take That's new album.

Robbie Williams briefly ended his and Ayda Field's relationship before he was admitted to rehab in 2007. The pair opened up on the distressing phone call in Robbie's new, self-titled Netflix docu-series which was released on Wednesday (November 8).

K.J. Yossman The past 18 months have produced an abundance of celebrity documentaries, but Netflix’s newly-released “Robbie Williams” sets out to do something different. Charting Williams’ rise from clueless teenager in British mega-boy band Take That to solo superstar, there’s no talking heads and no glossing over the less salubrious moments in Williams’ 35-year-career, including his relationships, drug-taking and depression.

Robbie Williams' wife Ayda Field has revealed that she was "banned" from talking about their wedding plans for months after he popped the question.The actress, 44, said it took three years for the Rock DJ star, 49 to propose and then another six months before he would finally discuss their wedding plans. Ayda admitted her "heart sank" not being able to talk about their big day and said she even considered giving the ring back altogether. While appearing on the Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast, Ayda revealed: "We were together three years before he proposed and I think in his head that's how long it took him to even come round to that concept.There were three break-ups before that.

Robbie Williams has given fans a glimpse into his past love life with ex Nicole Appleton in his new Netflix documentary. The pop star shared a clip of the moment he proposed to the All Saints singer over the phone, admitting he wasn't ready for commitment at the time. Reflecting on their whirlwind romance, Robbie said: "She was kind and fun and sweet, you know she's just a good soul.

Robbie Williams has said that he’s reached out to Lewis Capaldi over his mental health struggles.The singer, who is promoting his new Netflix documentary Robbie Williams which delves into his own mental health, said in a new interview that he’s been in contact with the Scottish artist who detailed on camera his struggles in How I’m Feeling Now.Speaking to DIY as part of a press event ahead of the release of the docu-series, the former Take That singer reflected on being “told to pull my socks up” when he was feeling low and anxious in the ’90s.He also revealed that he contacted Capaldi despite not feeling like he was the best person for the job. “I’ve reached out to Lewis and I’m here at any given time,” Williams told DIY.“There’s been times in my life when pop stars have been going through their own battles and then people will be like, ‘Have you reached out?’ And in my mind I’m going, ‘I’m still fucked! The last person they want to speak to is me! Yeah I’m 20 years down the road… fucking hell,'” he added.“It’s very difficult for people to understand the psychology of this great gift that has been given to you but yet it’s breaking you.

Robbie Williams has recalled his time dating Spice Girls’ Geri Halliwell, and shed insight on the reasons behind their split.The discussion comes ahead of a new four-part Netflix documentary, which is set to explore the highs and lows he has experienced throughout both his career and personal life.One part is set to see the pop singer and former Take That member recall his past relationships, including his short-lived romance with Halliwell. According to Williams, he began his relationship with the Spice Girl while he was receiving help from Alcoholics Anonymous.“We got on really well, it was fun, and we were just a little gang that were sharing a very magical moment, in a magical place,” Williams explained in the documentary (via The Independent).He also recalled the two spending a long time abroad together, visiting the south of France with Williams’ songwriting partner, Guy Chambers, and his wife Emma.“That was a very important holiday for me because I was happy… I wasn’t before and I wasn’t really for a long time after,” he told The Sun of that period together.