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.' 'There have been no fallings out, only a decision on my part that I no longer wish to do this. At the start of this year and with my full knowledge and blessing the guys began writing new material.

'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. 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. '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.

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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.

He said at the time: 'I want to start by saying how proud I am of what we have achieved together over the years. On September 24 2014, it was announced that Jason had left Take That, saying that he did not wish to continue touring and recording music, and has remained out of the public eye ever since. Here are the big facts about the underrated member of the iconic group.

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