Robbie rejoins Take That

Following years of speculation, Take That have confirmed that Robbie Williams has rejoined the band.

A statement reads: "The rumours are true... Take That: the original line-up, have written and recorded a new album for release later this year."

The new record will be the first full LP the boys have released since Nobody Else in 1995 and there are rumours there will be a tour as well.

Robbie has said: "I get embarrassingly excited when the five of us are in a room. It feels like coming home."

Mark Owen added: "Getting the five of us to be in a room together, although always a dream, never actually seemed like becoming a reality. Now the reality of the five of us making a record together feels like a dream. It's been an absolute delight spending time with Rob again. But I'm still a better footballer."

Robbie quit Take That in 1995 and a year later, the band split. In 2005, Gary, Howard, Mark and Jason reformed and have now had three number ones and a sell-out tour.

Having not spoken for many years, Robbie and the rest of the band have slowly been rebuilding their relationship, with Gary recently recording a duet for Robbie's Greatest Hits album, out in October.