There was shocking news for Take That fans this week when it was revealed that Jason Orange had quit the band.
As we reported earlier this week, in an official statement on Take That’s website, Jason said, “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.”
Adding that his band mates – who of course are former X Factor judge Gary Barlow and his fellow singers Howard Donald and Mark Owen – are “like brothers to me,” Jason continued by thanking his fans and supporters.
Also in the statement, Jason was at pains to insist there had been no rows backstage and that his decision to leave had been carefully considered for quite some time…
However, according to The Sun today, Jason decided to call time on his role in the band due to “crippling” stage fright and his desire to return to a life of anonymity.
A source close to the star said, “Jason hated being in [Take That] first time around,” before adding that his greatest desire is to travel the world unrecognised.
A friend of the singer added, “He feels he’s got his life back. He can now do what he wants to do.”
The paper’s article goes on to state that prior to the reformation of Take That, Jason had become a “recluse” who “rarely socialised”.
And apparently, a fan who recently spotted Jason was left upset when he refused to have his photograph taken.
The unnamed fan said, “We asked him for a quick picture and he said, ‘No, this industry makes me feel violated’.
“We were extremely polite but he point blank said ‘No’.”
Orange also grew his hair and beard in a bid to avoid attention and apparently became increasingly tried of life in the spotlight, after Take That reunited in 2006, following their ITV documentary. He didn’t enjoy fame in the 90s, and liked it even less as a more mature man. Insiders say he felt ‘violated’ in the spotlight.
Gary, Howard and Mark were so keen for their friend to return, that they delayed shooting artwork for their new album until he made his final decision. Now they must continue as a trio, after Robbie Williams ruled out a return this time around.
Are you upset that Jason has decided to leave Take That? Let us know, but for now, here’s a reminder of the band in action…
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