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'''Take That''' are <!-- Per WP:ENGVAR, British English uses the plural terminology for bands, so "are" should not be changed to "is". --> an English pop group formed in [[Manchester]] in 1990. The group currently consists of [[Gary Barlow]], [[Howard Donald]] and [[Mark Owen]]. The original line-up also featured [[Jason Orange]] and [[Robbie Williams]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.takethat.com|title=Official Statement|publisher=takethat.com|access-date=25 September 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140926060156/http://www.takethat.com/|archive-date=26 September 2014}}</ref> Barlow is the group's lead singer and primary songwriter, with Owen and Williams initially providing backing vocals, and Donald and Orange serving primarily as dancers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/olympics/olympic-news/gary-barlow-leads-amazing-show-from-take-that--a-week-after-losing-daughter-8037278.html|title=Gary Barlow leads amazing show from Take That – a week after losing daughter|work=Evening Standard |date=13 August 2012 |access-date=22 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metro.co.uk/music/840725-robbie-williams-reunites-with-captain-gary-barlow |title=Robbie Williams reunites with 'captain' Gary Barlow for Help the Heroes gig |work=Metro |location=UK |date=13 September 2010 |access-date=30 May 2011 |archive-date=5 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121205062051/http://www.metro.co.uk/music/840725-robbie-williams-reunites-with-captain-gary-barlow |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11733276 |work=BBC News | title=Take That progress: Robbie shines but Gary's in charge |date=12 November 2010}}</ref>

The group have had 28 top-40 singles, 20 top-10 and 17 top-5 singles on the [[UK Singles Chart]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/_/take%20that/ |title=Official Charts Company for the UK Take That Archive database |publisher=Officialcharts.com |access-date=22 November 2012}}</ref> 12 of which have reached number one. They have also had nine number-one albums on the [[UK Albums Chart]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://xfactor.itv.com/2011/news/story/read_mr-nice-guy_item_100009.htm |title=X Factor Official Stats |publisher=Xfactor.itv.com |access-date=11 October 2011}}</ref> Internationally, the band have had 56 number-one singles<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radiocentre.org/latest-industry-news/arqiva-commercial-radio-awards-2012-winners-announced |title=Arqiva Commercial Radio Awards 2012 winners announced 4 July 2012 |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=4 July 2012 |work=RadioCentre Ltd |access-date=6 September 2024 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702233411/http://www.radiocentre.org/latest-industry-news/arqiva-commercial-radio-awards-2012-winners-announced |archive-date=2 July 2015 }}</ref><ref>According to sourced information in Wikipedia articles: 12 in the UK, "Babe" number one in one country, "Back for Good" number one in 13 countries, "Never Forget" number one in three countries, "How Deep Is Your Love" number one in five countries, "Patience" number one in four countries.</ref> and 42 number-one albums.<ref>Totalled the sourced number ones in Wikipedia articles</ref> They have received eight [[Brit Awards]], including Best British Group and Best British Live Act.<ref>{{cite news|title=Take That confirm 2015 Brits performance|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-30877630|agency=BBC|date=24 July 2015}}</ref><ref name="Best Group"/> In 2012 they received an [[Ivor Novello Award]] for Outstanding Contribution to British Music.<ref name="takethat1"/> According to the [[British Phonographic Industry]] (BPI), Take That has been certified for sales of 14.4 million albums and 14 million singles in the UK.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bpi.co.uk/certified-awards.aspx |title=Certified Awards |publisher=Bpi.co.uk |access-date=4 March 2019 |archive-date=27 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190627040702/https://www.bpi.co.uk/certified-awards.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Williams left the band in 1995, while the four remaining members completed their world tour and released a final single before splitting up in 1996. After filming a 2005 [[Take That: For the Record|documentary]] about the group and releasing a new [[Never Forget – The Ultimate Collection|greatest hits album]], a four-piece Take That without Williams officially announced a 2006 reunion tour around the UK, entitled [[The Ultimate Tour (Take That)|The Ultimate Tour]]. On 9 May 2006, it was announced that the group were set to record new material together once again. Their fourth studio album, ''[[Beautiful World (Take That album)|Beautiful World]]'', was released in 2006 and was followed up with ''[[The Circus (Take That album)|The Circus]]'', in 2008. The group achieved new success as a four-piece, scoring a string of chart hits across the UK and Europe while selling over 45 million records worldwide.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/9411546/Gary-Barlow-to-receive-music-industry-honour.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/9411546/Gary-Barlow-to-receive-music-industry-honour.html |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|first=Matthew|last=Macaulay|title=Gary Barlow to receive music industry honour |publisher=Telegraph.co.uk |date=19 July 2012|access-date=22 November 2012|location=London}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-22353613 |title= Mark Owen swaps Take That for Doing Nothing|work= BBC |access-date=30 November 2018 |date=3 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Elias |first=Linda |url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/aberdare/2011/03/10/birthday-mum-delighted-to-win-take-that-tickets-91466-28294026/ |title=Birthday mum delighted to win Take That tickets – Aberdare – Local Welsh News – News |publisher=WalesOnline |date=10 March 2011 |access-date=18 July 2011}}</ref> Williams rejoined Take That in 2010 for the band's sixth studio album, ''[[Progress (Take That album)|Progress]]''. Released on 15 November of that year, it was the first album of new material to feature Take That's original line-up since their 1995 album, ''[[Nobody Else]]''. It became the fastest-selling album of the 21st century<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/470392/take-that-re-release-tops-uk-album-chart-example-single-remains-at-no-1 |title=Take That Re-Release Tops U.K. Album Chart; Example Single Remains at No. 1 |magazine=Billboard.com |date=14 September 2009 |access-date=18 July 2011}}</ref> and the second-fastest-selling album in British history.<ref>{{cite news|last=McLean |first=Craig |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopfeatures/8538470/Take-That-interview.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopfeatures/8538470/Take-That-interview.html |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Take That interview |newspaper=Telegraph |date=29 May 2011 |access-date=18 July 2011 |location=London}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

In 2014, the band recorded a seventh studio album, this time as a trio without Williams and Orange. The album, titled ''[[III (Take That album)|III]]'', was released in November 2014 and became the band's seventh number one. It was preceded by the single "[[These Days (Take That song)|These Days]]", which became the band's 12th number one single in the UK.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/take-that-score-sixth-uk-number-1-album-with-iii-3337/|title=Take That achieve number 1 album|date=7 December 2014|publisher=Official Charts Company}}</ref> In 2011, Take That set the new record for the fastest-selling tour of all time in the UK with [[Progress Live]], beating the previous record set by their [[Take That Presents: The Circus Live|Circus Live Tour]] in 2009.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/music/music-news/demand-for-take-that-tour-tickets-greater-1074103 |title=Demand for Take That tour tickets 'greater than Michael Jackson' say organisers as websites crash.. and band announce third date at Hampden |newspaper=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] |date=29 October 2010 |access-date=18 July 2011}}</ref> At the [[2011 Brit Awards]] they won Best British Group.<ref name="Best Group">{{cite news|first=Alexandra|last=Topping |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/feb/15/brit-awards-2011-take-that |title=Brit awards 2011: Take That win best British group 21 years after their debut |work=[[The Guardian]] |date= 15 February 2011|access-date=18 July 2011 |location=London}}</ref> In 2012, ''[[Forbes]]'' named them the fifth-highest-earning music stars in the world.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a441812/forbes-music-rich-list-take-that-top-bieber-rihanna-jay-z-and-gaga.html|title=Forbes Music Rich List: Take That top Bieber, Rihanna, Jay-Z and GaGa|last=Corner|first=Lewis|work=[[Digital Spy]]|date=29 November 2012}}</ref> The group performed at the [[2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony|London 2012 Olympic Games closing ceremony]], playing "[[Rule the World (Take That song)|Rule the World]]" while the [[Olympic Flame]] was extinguished. In the same year, the [[Official Charts Company]] revealed the biggest-selling singles artists in British music chart history with Take That placed 15th overall, making them the most successful boy band in UK chart history.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/official-singles-charts-biggest-selling-artists-of-all-time-revealed__2162/ |title=Official Singles Charts' biggest selling artists of all time revealed |publisher=Officialcharts.com |access-date=22 November 2012}}</ref> Four of their albums are listed in the best-selling albums of the millennium, with three of them among the [[List of best-selling albums in the United Kingdom|60 best-selling albums in UK chart history]].<ref>{{cite news|first= Rob |last= Copsey |title= The UK's biggest studio albums of all time |publisher= [[Official Charts Company]] |date= 13 October 2018 |access-date= 13 August 2019 |url= https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/the-uks-biggest-studio-albums-of-all-time__24431/}}</ref>

==History==

===1989–1990: Formation===
In 1989, [[Manchester]]-based [[Nigel Martin-Smith]] sought to create a British male vocal singing group modelled on [[New Kids on the Block]]. Martin-Smith's vision, however, was to create a teen-oriented group that could appeal to multiple demographic segments within the music industry. Martin-Smith was then introduced to young singer-songwriter [[Gary Barlow]], who had been performing in clubs since the age of 15. Impressed with Barlow's catalogue of self-written material, Martin-Smith decided to build his new-look boy band around Barlow's musical abilities. A campaign to audition young men with abilities in dancing and singing followed and took place in Manchester and other surrounding cities in 1990. At 22, [[Howard Donald]] was one of the oldest to audition, but was chosen after he got time off work as a vehicle painter to continue the process. A budding [[DJ]], he and Barlow had a shared interest in [[electronic music|electronic]] acts such as [[Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark]] (OMD) and [[Gary Numan]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Peter|last=Ross|title=Sixty Seconds: with Howard Donald|work=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]]|date=22 February 2019|page=16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/music/interview-gary-barlow-on-fly-songs-inspired-by-eddie-the-eagle/|title=Gary Barlow didn't just meet his '80s heroes, he made a retro album with them|last=Mettler|first=Mike|date=17 June 2016|website=[[Digital Trends]]|access-date=4 October 2022}}</ref> Prior to auditioning, [[Jason Orange]] had appeared as a breakdancer on the popular television programme ''[[The Hit Man and Her]]''. Martin-Smith also selected 18-year-old bank employee [[Mark Owen]] and finally 16-year-old [[Robbie Williams]] to round out the group, which initially went by the name Kick It.

===1990–1992: ''Take That & Party''===
Take That's first TV appearance was on ''The Hit Man and Her'' in 1990, where they performed Barlow's self-written, unreleased song, "My Kind of Girl". They later appeared a second time to perform "Waiting Around", which became the B-side for the first single, "[[Do What U Like]]". "[[Promises (Take That song)|Promises]]" and "[[Once You've Tasted Love]]" were also released as singles but were minor hits in the UK. Take That initially worked the same territory as their American counterparts, singing [[New jack swing|new jack R&B]], urban soul, and mainstream pop. However, they worked their way toward [[Hi-NRG]] dance music, while also pursuing an adult contemporary ballad direction. As they aimed to break into the mainstream music industry, they worked a number of small clubs, schools, and events across the country building up a fanbase as they travelled to gigs constantly for months.

Take That's breakthrough single was a cover of the 1975 [[Tavares (group)|Tavares]] hit "[[It Only Takes a Minute]]", which peaked at number seven on the [[UK Singles Chart]] in June 1992. This success was followed by "[[I Found Heaven]]", then by the first Barlow ballad "[[A Million Love Songs]]", which also reached number seven in October. Their cover of the [[Barry Manilow]] hit "[[Could It Be Magic]]" gave them their first big success, peaking at number three in the UK in the first chart of 1993. Their first album, ''[[Take That & Party]]'', was released in 1992, and included all the hit singles to date.

===1993–1995: ''Everything Changes'', ''Nobody Else'' and superstardom===
1993 saw the release of ''[[Everything Changes (Take That album)|Everything Changes]]'', based on Barlow's original material. It peaked at number one in the UK and spawned six singles, with four being consecutive UK number one singles—their first number one "[[Pray (Take That song)|Pray]]", "[[Relight My Fire]]", "[[Babe (Take That song)|Babe]]" and the title track "[[Everything Changes (Take That song)|Everything Changes]]". The lead single "[[Why Can't I Wake Up with You]]" had narrowly missed the top spot in the UK peaking at number two and the sixth and final single "[[Love Ain't Here Anymore]]" taken from the album reached number three on the UK charts. ''Everything Changes'' saw the band gain international success with the album being nominated for the 1994 [[Mercury Prize]], but it failed to crack the U.S. market, where a U.S.-exclusive remix of "Love Ain't Here Anymore" gained little success.

By 1994, Take That had become radio and television stars across Europe and Asia, but it was not until 1995 that they did their first World Tour. It was during the years 1993–95 that the band fronted scores of magazine covers ranging from ''[[Smash Hits]]'' to ''[[GQ]]'', becoming mass merchandised on all sorts of paraphernalia ranging from picture books, to posters, stickers, their own [[doll]]s, jewellery, caps, T-shirts, toothbrushes and even had their own annuals released.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2006/04/25/bmtakethat25.xml|title=Why I still love Take That – Telegraph<!-- Bot generated title -->|publisher=Telegraph.co.uk | location=London | first=Bryony | last=Gordon | author-link=Bryony Gordon | date=25 April 2006 | access-date=24 May 2010}}{{dead link|date=July 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The band had also developed a large female teenage fanbase at the time. During this time, they performed at numerous music awards shows and chart shows such as the [[Brit Awards]] and ''[[Top of the Pops]]'', also winning the Best Live Act award in 1995 at the [[MTV Europe Music Awards]], having been renowned for their [[breakdance]] routines, high energy and creative tour productions.

In 1995, Take That released their third studio album ''[[Nobody Else]]'', again based on Barlow's own material which reached number 1 in the UK and across Europe, capturing new audiences along the way, with Take That also able to make inroads in the adult audience in Britain through Barlow's melodic, sensitive ballads. For nearly five years, Take That's popularity was unsurpassed in Britain.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/artist/take-that/13653352|title=Take That – Download Take That Music on iTunes|publisher=[[iTunes]]|access-date=18 July 2011}}</ref> The release of the first single from the album, "[[Sure (Take That song)|Sure]]", achieved another number one in the UK chart. It was not until their second release from that album, however, that they experienced what would become their biggest hit single, "[[Back for Good (song)|Back for Good]]", which reached number one in many countries including the UK, Germany, Australia, and Norway.<ref name="auto">{{cite news | url = https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/31006/take-that/ |title= Official Charts: Take That|work= Official Charts |access-date=1 December 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://swisscharts.com/song/Take-That/Back-For-Good-2991|title=Hitparade.ch: Take That – Back For Good|publisher=Hung Medien|access-date=1 December 2018}}</ref> It was also their only hit in the USA, where it reached number seven.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-17229469|title=The Wanted climb to number five in the US singles chart|work=[[Newsbeat]]|publisher=BBC|date=2 March 2012|access-date=22 November 2012}}</ref>

The song was initially unveiled for the first time via live performance while at the 1995 BRIT Awards, and based on the reception of that performance, the record pre-sold more records than expected and forced the record label to bring the release date forward by an unprecedented six weeks. The album was also noted for its cover, which was a parody of the famed cover of The Beatles' ''[[Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band]]'' cover sleeve.

===1995–1996: Williams' departure, break-up and ''Greatest Hits''===
[[File:Robbie paparazzi V sign.jpg|thumb|Robbie Williams left the band in 1995]]
Robbie Williams's drug abuse had escalated to a near drug overdose the night before the group was scheduled to perform at the [[MTV Europe Music Awards]] in 1994.

In June 1995, Williams was photographed by the press partying with [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]] at the [[Glastonbury Festival]]. The following month, the band offered him an ultimatum; he was to adhere to the band's responsibilities or leave before their scheduled world tour. Williams chose the latter. Williams claimed he was bored with Barlow's leadership and jealous of Barlow. Despite the loss of Williams, Take That continued to promote ''Nobody Else'' as a four-piece, scoring a further hit single with "[[Never Forget (Take That song)|Never Forget]]" with Donald on lead vocals. They subsequently went to America and completed the Nobody Else Tour in October 1995. Following the tour, the band began to plan for their next album; however, when they spent Christmas together, they mutually agreed it was time to part ways.

On 13 February 1996, Take That formally announced that they were disbanding. This was followed by the ''[[Greatest Hits (Take That album)|Greatest Hits]]'' compilation in 1996, which contained a new recording, a cover of the [[Bee Gees]]' "[[How Deep Is Your Love (Bee Gees song)|How Deep Is Your Love]]". The single went on to become what was to be the band's final UK number one until their 2006 comeback a decade later. Take That gave what was thought to be their final performance in April 1996 in [[Almere]]-Haven.<ref name="everyHit.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.everyhit.com/ |title=UK Top 40 Chart Archive, British Singles & Album Charts |publisher=everyHit.com |date=16 March 2000 |access-date=13 August 2010}}</ref> Following the band's announcement, millions of their fans were distraught around the world and in the UK alone, teenage girls threatened suicide and were seen lining streets in tears, to the point that telephone hotlines were set up by the [[Samaritans (charity)|Samaritans]] charity to deal with counselling them.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/videos/c722qz14p65o|title=1996: Take That announce split|publisher=BBC News|date=13 February 1996 |access-date=23 November 2024 }}</ref> After the band broke up, highly respected music figures such as [[Elton John]]<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/elton-john-urges-full-take-that-reunion_1004334 |title=Elton John &#124; Elton John Urges Full Take That Reunion |magazine=Contactmusic |date=3 August 2006 |access-date=18 July 2011}}</ref> noted that Take That were different from other boy bands before and after them, in that they wrote their own material through Gary Barlow. Barlow is one of only two people to have won an Ivor Novello award during their time in a boy band, with [[Tony Mortimer]] whilst in [[East 17]] being the other to have achieved this feat.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cochrane |first=Greg |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-12347042 |title=Newsbeat – Take That's Gary Barlow gives tips to young songwriters |publisher=BBC |date=3 February 2011 |access-date=18 July 2011}}</ref> Take That had also left a legacy of being immaculate performers with a very high work ethic, causing them to be voted in as the greatest boy band of all time.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Take+That-22342.html |title=Take That greatest boy band |publisher=Female First |date=19 August 2008 |access-date=18 July 2011 |archive-date=19 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419012231/https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Take+That-22342.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.takethatticketshub.com/ |title=Take That Tickets |publisher=TakeThatTicketsHub.com |access-date=18 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110926132453/http://www.takethatticketshub.com/ |archive-date=26 September 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===2005–2006: Reunion as a quartet and ''Never Forget – The Ultimate Collection''===
On 14 November 2005, ''[[Never Forget – The Ultimate Collection]]'', a new compilation of their hit singles including a new previously unreleased song, also achieved great success and peaked at number 2 on UK charts, selling over 2.4 million copies in the UK alone.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Jones |first=Alan |url=http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?storycode=1044873 |title=Progress reaches 2m mark |magazine=Music Week |date=11 April 2011 |access-date=11 October 2011 |archive-date=30 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120830041121/http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?storycode=1044873 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The new song "Today I've Lost You" (recorded in September 2005) was originally written by Barlow as the follow-up to "Back for Good" but was never recorded. On 16 November 2005, the group got back together for the [[ITV1]] documentary ''[[Take That: For the Record]]'', in which they aired their views over their fame, success, the split and what the post-Williams line-up had done since.

On 25 November 2005, there was an official press conference by the band announcing that the post-Robbie Williams line-up was going to tour in 2006. The tour, entitled ''[[The Ultimate Tour (Take That)|The Ultimate Tour]]'', ran from April to June 2006. The tour featured a guest appearance by British [[soul music|soul]] singer [[Beverley Knight]], who replaced [[Lulu (singer)|Lulu]]'s vocals on the song "Relight My Fire"; although Lulu did appear during the stadium shows on "Relight My Fire" and "Never Forget". [[The Pussycat Dolls]] supported the group at their [[Dublin]] concert, and the [[Sugababes]] supported the group on the final five dates of the stadium leg. In a seven-year study analysing over one billion online searches via Google conducted by AccuraCast, a leading digital search agency, their comeback was ranked at number one in the UK.<ref>{{cite news|title=J-Lo, Take That have biggest comebacks on search|url=https://www.accuracast.com/news/search-7471/greatest-musical-comeback-search/|publisher=AccuraCast|date=14 December 2011}}</ref>

===2006–2007: ''Beautiful World''===
[[File:TakeThatLive.jpg|thumb|Take That performing at the Newcastle [[Metro Radio Arena]] in 2007]]
On 9 May 2006, Take That returned to the recorded music scene after more than ten years of absence, signing with [[Polydor Records]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Take That sign up for new album|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4753557.stm|publisher=[[BBC]]|date=9 May 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Take That (minus Robbie) to make comeback album|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2006/may/10/arts.artsnews|first=Mark|last=Brown|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=10 May 2006}}</ref> The band's comeback album, ''[[Beautiful World (Take That album)|Beautiful World]]'', entered the UK Albums Chart at no. 1 and, as of June 2009, had sold over 2.8&nbsp;million copies in the UK.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Jones |first=Alan |url=http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046069&c=1 |title=Adele still on top but UK album sales fall to 13-year low |magazine=Music Week |date=24 July 2011 |access-date=11 October 2011}}</ref> It is the 35th-best-selling album in UK music history.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bpi.co.uk/assets/files/top%2040%20albums.pdf |title=BPI list of best selling albums in the UK |access-date=30 May 2011 |archive-date=22 November 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091122135241/http://www.bpi.co.uk/assets/files/top%2040%20albums.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>

On ''Beautiful World'', all four members of the band had the opportunity to sing lead vocals and contribute in the songwriting. Unlike the band's earlier works, where the majority of their material was written by Barlow who received sole credit, all four band members are credited as co-writers, along with John Shanks.<ref>Take That: Where Did All Go Right? (Channel 5, 2009)</ref><ref name="MMagazine.29Jun2012">{{cite news|title=Everything Changes — Take That|url=https://www.m-magazine.co.uk/features/everything-changes-take-that/|work=M Magazine|issue=44|pages=19–21|publisher=[[PRS for Music]]|date=28 June 2012|first=Christopher|last=Barrett|access-date=31 July 2018|archive-date=6 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120706081201/https://www.m-magazine.co.uk/features/everything-changes-take-that/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The comeback single, "[[Patience (Take That song)|Patience]]", was released on 20 November 2006, with a special event launching it on 5 November.
On 26 November "Patience" hit number 1 in the UK in its second week of chart entry, making it the group's ninth No. 1, and staying there for 4 weeks. Take That also accompanied eventual winner [[Leona Lewis]] on a live version of "A Million Love Songs" during the final of ''[[The X Factor (British TV series) series 3|The X Factor]]'' on 16 December 2006.

[[File:TakeThatDianaConcert.JPG|thumb|left|Take That at the [[Concert for Diana]], commemorating [[Diana, Princess of Wales|Princess Diana]], at [[Wembley Stadium]] on 1 July 2007]]
The week after ''Beautiful World'' was released, it was announced that Take That had become the first artists ever to top the UK official single and album charts along with the download single, download album and DVD charts in the same week, as well as topping the radio charts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.take-that.co.uk/ns/news2006.php |title=Take That Appreciation Pages |publisher=Take-that.co.uk |access-date=10 July 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100118101353/http://www.take-that.co.uk/ns/news2006.php |archive-date=18 January 2010 }}</ref>

The video for the number 1 hit single "[[Shine (Take That song)|Shine]]", the follow-up to "Patience", premiered on 25 January 2007 on Channel 4, ahead of its release on 26 February 2007. The band's success continued on 14 February 2007 when Take That performed live at the [[Brit Awards]] ceremony at [[Earls Court Exhibition Centre|Earl's Court]]. Their single "Patience" won the Best British Single category. The third single chosen from ''Beautiful World'' was "[[I'd Wait for Life (Take That song)|I'd Wait For Life]]", released on 18 June 2007 in the UK. The single reached 17 in the UK Singles Chart. This may have been due to lack of promotion, as the band decided to take a pre-tour break rather than do any promotion for the single. The single "[[Rule the World (Take That song)|Rule the World]]", included on the deluxe version of ''Beautiful World'', was recorded for the soundtrack of the film ''[[Stardust (2007 film)|Stardust]]'' (2007). It reached number two in the UK and went on to become the group's second-best-selling single, shifting over 1.2 million units in the UK. ''Beautiful World'' was the fourth-biggest-selling album of 2007. It was announced at the start of 2007 that Take That signed a record deal with American label [[Interscope]], and would also release their album in Canada. Starting on 11 October 2007, Take That began their ''[[Beautiful World Tour 2007]]'' in [[Belfast]]. The tour included 49 shows throughout Europe and the UK and ended in [[Manchester]] on 23 December 2007. The band received four nominations at the 2008 BRIT Awards. Nominated for Best British Group, Best British Single ("Shine"), Best British Album (''Beautiful World'') and Best Live Act, they took home the Best Live Act and the Best British Single awards.<ref>{{cite news|title=Brit Awards 2008: The winners|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7187992.stm|publisher=[[BBC]]|date=20 February 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=BRIT Awards 2008: The full list of winners and nominees|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/brit-awards-2008-the-full-list-of-winners-and-nominees__18127/|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|date=20 February 2018}}</ref> According to a 2007 MSN UK internet poll, Take That were voted as the "comeback kings" of the year.<ref>{{cite news|title=Mills outburst tops cringe list|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7161436.stm|publisher=[[BBC]]|date= 27 December 2007}}</ref>

===2008–2009: ''The Circus''===
[[File:Gary Barlow on stage in 2009.jpg|thumb|Take That performing at the Sunderland [[Stadium of Light]] in 2009]]
"[[Greatest Day (Take That song)|Greatest Day]]", the first single from the album ''[[The Circus (Take That album)|The Circus]]'', made its radio premiere on 13 October 2008 and it was released on 24 November. It debuted at number 1 on the UK Singles Chart on 30 November 2008.<ref name="everyHit.com"/> An album launch party for ''The Circus'' was held in Paris on 2 December. On its first day of release ''The Circus'' sold 133,000 copies,<ref>[http://www.newsdaily.com/stories/tre4b605x-us-takethat/]{{dead link|date=July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/nme/41410 |title=Take That beating Britney Spears in 'Circus' album battle, News |work=NME |location=UK |access-date=13 August 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121009203156/http://www.nme.com/news/nme/41410 |archive-date=9 October 2012 }}</ref> and after four days on sale it sold 306,000 copies (going platinum) making ''The Circus'' the fastest-selling album of the year.{{citation needed|date=December 2019}} The album reached number 1 on the UK Albums Chart on 7 December 2008 with total first-week sales of 432,490, the third-highest-opening sales week in UK history.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7770239.stm |work=BBC News | title=Leona record-breaker tops chart | date=7 December 2008}}</ref>

On 28 October 2008, on the [[BBC Radio 1|Radio 1]] [[The Chris Moyles Show|Chris Moyles show]], it was announced that Take That would be touring again in June/July 2009, covering the UK and Ireland. Tickets for the ''[[Take That Presents: The Circus Live|Take That Present: The Circus Live]]'' tour went on sale on 31 October. The promoters, SJM, have said that the band's tour is "the fastest-selling in UK history".<ref name="hellomagazine.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities-news-in-pics/05-06-2009/2/ |title=Take That embark upon record-breaking Circus Live tour |work=Hello! |access-date=10 July 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606063542/http://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities-news-in-pics/05-06-2009/2/ |archive-date=6 June 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

On 22 May 2008, Barlow and Donald attended the 2008 [[Ivor Novello Awards]] where Take That won the award for Most Performed Work with their single "Shine". Take That won the Sony Ericsson Tour of the Year award at the Vodafone music awards on 18 September 2008. They were unable to attend as they were in LA finishing off ''The Circus''. They did send a video-link message, which was shown at the awards. On 22 November 2008, Take That appeared on [[The X Factor (British TV series) series 5#Week 7 (22 November)|week 7]] of the talent show ''[[The X Factor (British TV series)|The X Factor]]'' where the finalists performed some of their greatest hits and Owen and Barlow made a guest appearance to personally coach the contestants. The band also performed on [[Children in Need]] 2008, singing their new single, "[[Greatest Day (Take That song)|Greatest Day]]", before donating £250,000 to the charity from their [[Marks and Spencer]] fee. The band were also voted the Greatest Boy Band of All Time,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,26278,24211772-10388,00.html |title=Australian news website |publisher=News.com.au |date=20 August 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081209005644/http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0%2C26278%2C24211772-10388%2C00.html |archive-date=9 December 2008 }}</ref> reflecting their ongoing marketability and success in the pop arena, even after two decades.

[[File:Take That Wembley.jpg|thumb|left|Take That playing [[Wembley Stadium]] in the final leg of their [[Take That Presents: The Circus Live|Circus Live Tour]] in July 2009]]
At the [[2009 Brit Awards]] they were nominated for Best British Group and they performed "Greatest Day" at the ceremony. "[[Up All Night (Take That song)|Up All Night]]", the second single from ''The Circus'', was released on 2 March 2009, and peaked at number 14 on the [[UK Singles Chart]],<ref name="everyHit.com"/> despite heavy airplay. In Germany and Australia, [[The Garden (Take That song)|The Garden]] was released as the second single instead. On 7 May 2009, Take That's official website confirmed that the third single from ''The Circus'' would be "[[Said It All]]" which was released on 15 June 2009, peaking at number 9 on the UK Singles chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.takethat.com/news/watch-the-premiere-of-the-bra/#newsItem |title=News |publisher=Take That |access-date=10 July 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090510063548/http://www.takethat.com/news/watch-the-premiere-of-the-bra |archive-date=10 May 2009 }}</ref> The video premiered on GMTV on 8 May 2009. It features all four band members dressed up as vintage circus clowns, which tied in with their forthcoming ''Take That Present: The Circus Live'' tour. Take That started their ''Circus Live'' tour at the [[Stadium of Light]] on 5 June 2009 in Sunderland and ended at the [[Wembley Stadium]] in London on 5 July 2009, which over 80,000 people attended. This tour quickly became the fastest-selling of all time, breaking all records by selling all of their 650,000 tickets in less than four-and-a-half hours.<ref name="hellomagazine.com"/>

In November 2009 Take That released the official DVD of their ''Circus'' tour, which became the fastest-selling music DVD of all time in the UK on its first day of release and stayed in the top 10 of the videos chart for over a year.<ref name="entertainment.stv.tv">{{cite web |url=http://entertainment.stv.tv/showbiz/139942-take-that-circus-tour-dvd-smashes-sales-record-in-just-one-day/ |title=Take That Circus tour DVD smashes sales record in just one day |publisher=STV Entertainment |date=25 November 2009 |access-date=10 July 2010 |archive-date=19 August 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100819114607/http://entertainment.stv.tv/showbiz/139942-take-that-circus-tour-dvd-smashes-sales-record-in-just-one-day/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> This overtook the previous record sales holder, which was Take That's ''Beautiful World Live'' tour<ref name="entertainment.stv.tv"/> and stayed at the number 1 spot for 8 weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.take-that.co.uk/ns/news.php |title=Take That Appreciation Pages |publisher=Take-that.co.uk |access-date=10 July 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100430182536/http://www.take-that.co.uk/ns/news.php |archive-date=30 April 2010 }}</ref> The following week Take That released their first live album, ''[[The Greatest Day (Take That album)|The Greatest Day – Take That Present: The Circus Live]]'', which sold 98,000 copies on its first day of release and was certified Platinum in July 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Certified Awards|url=http://www.bpi.co.uk/certified-awards/search.aspx|website=bpi|access-date=10 June 2017|archive-date=1 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801142929/http://www.bpi.co.uk/certified-awards/Search.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref> "[[Hold Up a Light]]" was released as the fifth and final single from ''[[The Circus (Take That album)|The Circus]]'' to radio stations and as a digital download to promote the release of the live album. The live album also featured a stripped-down session recorded live at the famous [[Abbey Road Studios]] in London. It featured the members singing the setlist from the preceding tour, albeit in a studio setting.<ref>{{cite news|title=Take That announce live album and DVD tracklisting|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/nme-1067-1319463|work=[[NME]]|date=9 October 2009|first=Paul|last=Stokes}}</ref>

===2010–2011: Williams' return and ''Progress''===
[[File:Robbie Williams at Sunderland 2011a crop.jpg|thumb|Williams rejoined the band in 2010.]]
On 7 June 2010, the news broke of a single called "[[Shame (Robbie Williams song)|Shame]]", which had been written by Barlow and Williams and featured the vocals of both artists. This was the first time the pair had worked together since 1995 and appeared on the second greatest hits collection of Williams.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.robbiewilliams.com/news-blogs/in-and-out-of-consciousness-robbies-greatest-hits-1990-2010-coming |title=In And Out of Consciousness: Robbie's Greatest Hits 1990–2010 Is Coming! |publisher=RobbieWilliams.com |access-date=13 August 2010}}</ref> "Heart and I", another track from the same album, was also co-written by Williams and Barlow. The single "Shame" peaked at number 2 on the [[UK Singles Chart]] while also achieving success throughout Europe, charting in over 19 countries.

After working with the band on new material in Los Angeles, on 15 July 2010 Robbie Williams announced he was returning to Take That. After months of working together, assembling new songs for a new album and even debating a band-name change to "The English", a joint statement between Williams and the group read, "The rumours are true&nbsp;... Take That: the original lineup, have written and recorded a new album for release later this year." The statement went on to say, "Following months of speculation Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark Owen, and Robbie Williams confirmed they have been recording a new studio album as a five-piece, which they will release in November."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/294687 |title=Digital Journal, 15 July 2010. Retrieved 21 July 2010 |publisher=Digitaljournal.com |access-date=30 May 2011|date=15 July 2010 }}</ref> The lead single from Take That's album ''[[Progress (Take That album)|Progress]]'' was announced as "[[The Flood (Take That song)|The Flood]]" and was released 7 November as a digital download, and on 8 November as a physical copy, with the album released a week later on 15 November.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.takethat.com/news/2010/10/release-change|title=Take That official 27 October 2010|website=Takethat.com|access-date=9 June 2022}}{{Dead link|date=May 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The single peaked at number 2 in the UK Singles Charts and to date{{when|date=August 2024}} has sold over 500,000 copies in the UK alone. The single also achieved success across Europe, charting inside the top 10 in ten countries while also charting in another nine countries whilst also being nominated for an [[Ivor Novello Award]] for best work.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a376854/adele-florence-take-that-ivor-novello-2012-nominations-in-full.html |title=Digital Spy Ivor Novello The Flood Nomination for best work |publisher=Digitalspy.co.uk |date=17 April 2012 |access-date=30 July 2012}}</ref>

On 26 October the band announced that they were embarking on a UK stadium tour entitled [[Progress Live]], starting in Sunderland on 27 May, and finishing with a record-breaking eight nights at London's Wembley Stadium in July 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.sky.com/story/824089/extra-gigs-just-the-ticket-for-take-that-fans |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018015439/http://news.sky.com/story/824089/extra-gigs-just-the-ticket-for-take-that-fans |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 October 2012 |title=Take That Have Added A Further Four Dates To Their Sell Out UK Tour |date=7 December 2010 |publisher=Sky News |access-date=26 May 2017 }}</ref> It was also announced that Williams was to perform hit singles from his solo career during the tour. The band then played at some of the biggest venues across Europe for the second leg of the tour. The phenomenal demand for tickets across the country led to the web sites of all the major UK ticket suppliers either crashing or considerably slowing for hours on end. The demand and sheer volume of fans also created problems for the UK telephone network.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/10/reunited-boy-band-take-that-cripples-uk-ticketing-market.html |title=reunited -boy band take-that cripples uk ticketing market |newspaper=LA Times |date=29 October 2010 |access-date=30 May 2011}}</ref> Take That's Progress Live also broke all records for ticket sales selling over 1.1&nbsp;million tickets in one day, smashing the previous box-office record set by Take That's Circus tour in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/music/845636-take-that-sell-one-million-tickets-in-a-day-for-progress-tour#ixzz13slldtIb |title=29 October 2010 |work=Metro |location=UK |date=29 October 2010 |access-date=30 May 2011}}</ref>

On the first day of release ''[[Progress (Take That album)|Progress]]'' became the fastest-selling album of the century, with 235,000 copies sold in just one day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.takethat.com/news/2010/11/success-for-progress |title=Take That Official 16 November 2010 |publisher=Takethat.com |date=15 November 2010 |access-date=30 May 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110518152918/http://www.takethat.com/news/2010/11/success-for-progress |archive-date=18 May 2011 }}</ref> The album reached number 1 in the UK, selling around 520,000 copies in its first week, becoming the second-fastest-selling album in history.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://uk.news.yahoo.com/22/20101121/tuk-uk-britain-music-charts-fa6b408.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101124175807/http://uk.news.yahoo.com/22/20101121/tuk-uk-britain-music-charts-fa6b408.html|url-status=dead|title=Yahoo 21 November 2010|archive-date=24 November 2010|access-date=9 June 2022}}</ref> After the release of ''Progress'' it was announced that Take That have become [[Amazon.co.uk|Amazon UK]]'s top-selling music artist of all time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/music/851545-take-that-are-amazons-top-selling-music-artist-of-all-time |title=Take That are Amazon's 'top-selling music artist of all time' |work=Metro |location=UK |date=31 December 2010 |access-date=30 May 2011}}</ref>
[[File:TakeThat riotgear MEN 16022011.jpg|right|thumb|Take That performing on stage at the [[2011 Brit Awards]] with dancers in police-style [[riot gear]]]]
The album retained the number one spot for six consecutive weeks in the UK since its release, selling 2.4 million copies in the UK alone<ref>{{cite web|author=The Official Charts Company |url=http://www.theofficialcharts.com/chart-news/take-that-progress-back-to-number-one-and-example-holds-firm/ |title=Take That Progress Back To Number One and Example Holds Firm |date=19 June 2011 |access-date=29 February 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110809080222/http://www.theofficialcharts.com/chart-news/take-that-progress-back-to-number-one-and-example-holds-firm/ |archive-date=9 August 2011 }}</ref> and becoming the best-selling album of 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/2010/albums |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120527034447/http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/2010/albums/print |url-status=dead |archive-date=27 May 2012 |title=Radio 1 Charts |publisher=BBC |date=24 February 2007 |access-date=30 May 2011}}</ref>
''Progress'' also achieved success across Europe where it debuted at number one in Ireland, Greece, Germany and Denmark.<ref>{{cite web|title=danishcharts.dk – Take That – Progress|url=https://danishcharts.dk/showitem.asp?interpret=Take+That&titel=Progress&cat=a|work=[[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|IFPI]]|publisher=Hung Medien|access-date=29 November 2010}}</ref> and the [[European Top 100 Albums]] chart. It also debuted inside the top 10 of the charts in Austria, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland.

"[[Kidz (song)|Kidz]]" was announced as the second single from ''Progress'', it was released 21 February 2011 and charted well across Europe. The band performed the song live at the 2011 [[Brit Awards]] hosted at [[The O2 Arena]], where they won a Brit for Best British Group and were nominated for Best British Album. Their performance of "Kidz", praised by critics,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.new-magazine.co.uk/latestnews/view/28020/Brit-Awards-2011-Take-That-were-AMAZING-weren-t-they-/ |title=If it's hot, it's here :: Latest News :: Brit Awards 2011: Take That were AMAZING weren't they?! |publisher=new! Magazine |access-date=30 May 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723100650/http://www.new-magazine.co.uk/latestnews/view/28020/Brit-Awards-2011-Take-That-were-AMAZING-weren-t-they-/ |archive-date=23 July 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> involved a highly choreographed routine featuring dancers dressed in police-styled [[riot gear]] bearing the Take That symbol on the uniform and shields.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2011/feb/15/brit-awards-2011-live-coverage | location=London | work=The Guardian | first=Rosie | last=Swash | title=Brit awards 2011: Live coverage | date=15 February 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Clemmie|last=Moodie |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2011/02/16/take-that-s-riotous-performance-opens-the-brits-115875-22926406/ |title=Take That's riotous performance opens the Brits |publisher=mirror.co.uk |access-date=30 May 2011|date=16 February 2011 }}</ref> On 19 May 2011, Take That announced a new EP entitled ''[[Progressed (EP)|Progressed]]'', which contained eight tracks written by the band since they had reunited as a five-piece. It was packaged alongside the album ''Progress'' and returned the band to number 1 in the [[UK Album Chart]] the week after it was released on 13 June 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/music/863721-take-that-to-release-new-mini-album-progressed-in-june#ixzz1MlyU49RL |title=Take That to release new album Progressed next month |work=Metro |location=UK |date=18 May 2011 |access-date=30 May 2011}}</ref>

Take That announced that the [[Progress Live]] tour would be released worldwide as their second live album to date<ref>{{cite web|title=Progress Live – the album |url=http://www.takethat.com/news/2011/10/progress-live-%E2%80%93-the-album |publisher=Takethat.com |access-date=21 October 2011 |date=21 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111022222142/http://www.takethat.com/news/2011/10/progress-live-%E2%80%93-the-album |archive-date=22 October 2011 }}</ref> and was to be  released on home media formats across the UK and Europe on 21 November 2011. The DVD debuted at number 1 on the [[Official Charts Company|UK Music Video top 40]] in its first week on release<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theofficialcharts.com/music-video-chart/ |title=UK Music Video Top 40, Week ending 3rd December 2011 |publisher=Theofficialcharts.com |date=15 December 2011 |access-date=30 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120122091840/http://www.theofficialcharts.com/music-video-chart/ |archive-date=22 January 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and sold over 200,000 copies in two weeks of release in the UK alone.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047728&c=1 |title=Musicweek 4 December 2011 Chart analysis |publisher=Musicweek.com |access-date=30 July 2012}}</ref> Take That's efforts were recognised further when they were awarded Virgin Media's Best Live Act of 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.takethat.com/news/2012/02/take-that-win-best-live-act |title=Take That win Best Live Act – Take That Official Site |publisher=Takethat.com |access-date=26 April 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415034048/http://www.takethat.com/news/2012/02/take-that-win-best-live-act |archive-date=15 April 2012 }}</ref>

[[File:Take That London Olympics 2012. by Rory.jpg|thumb|right|230px|Take That performing "[[Rule the World (Take That song)|Rule the World]]" at the [[2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony|2012 Olympic Games closing ceremony]] in London]]
On 4 October, it was reported that Take That were to take a break after the completion of the ''Progress'' tour, with Barlow continuing his role as a judge on ''[[The X Factor (British TV series)|The X Factor]]'' and Williams recording new solo material.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a343629/robbie-williams-not-quitting-take-that-says-band-rep.html |title=Digital Spy October 4, 2011 Paul Millar |publisher=Digitalspy.co.uk |date=3 October 2011 |access-date=11 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ok.co.uk/posts/view/40416/Robbie-Williams-has-NOT-left-Take-That- |title=OK Mag October 4, 2011 |publisher=Ok.co.uk |date=4 October 2011 |access-date=11 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005111339/http://www.ok.co.uk/posts/view/40416/Robbie-Williams-has-NOT-left-Take-That- |archive-date=5 October 2011 }}</ref> Take That were presented with an [[Ivor Novello Award]] for their Outstanding Contribution to British Music in May 2012.<ref name="takethat1">{{cite web|url=http://www.takethat.com/news/2012/05/take-that-win-at-the-57th-ivor-novello-awards |title=Take That Official Ivor Novello Outstanding Contribution Award |publisher=Takethat.com |access-date=30 July 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316225932/http://www.takethat.com/news/2012/05/take-that-win-at-the-57th-ivor-novello-awards |archive-date=16 March 2014 }}</ref>

In August 2012, Take That performed at the [[2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony|closing ceremony]] of the [[2012 Summer Olympics]], despite Barlow announcing that his daughter had been stillborn the previous week. The performance earned him praise for appearing live so soon after the tragedy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/london-2012/9471504/London-2012-Gary-Barlow-braves-personal-tragedy-to-perform-at-closing-ceremony.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/london-2012/9471504/London-2012-Gary-Barlow-braves-personal-tragedy-to-perform-at-closing-ceremony.html |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=London 2012: Gary Barlow braves personal tragedy to perform at closing ceremony|date=13 August 2012}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Williams was due to perform with the band but dropped out due to his wife giving birth at around the same time and thus the group performed as a four-piece.<ref>{{cite web|first=Paul|last=Martinovic|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a386293/take-that-george-michael-to-feature-in-london-2012-closing-ceremony.html |title=Take That, George Michael to feature in London 2012 closing ceremony|website=[[Digital Spy]]|date=9 June 2012}}</ref> In November 2012, Take That reunited as a five-piece for the last time to perform "[[Never Forget (Take That song)|Never Forget]]" at the Music Industry Trust Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.itv.com/news/2012-11-06/gary-barlow-hailed-by-prince-charles-as-he-wins-music-industry-trust-award/|title=Take That reunited as Barlow honoured with Music Industry Trust Award|work=ITV News|date=6 November 2012|access-date=29 September 2014}}</ref> In 2013, Donald became a judge on the German version of the television dancing show ''[[:de:Got To Dance (deutsche Ausgabe)|Got to Dance]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s112/got-to-dance/news/a476652/take-thats-howard-donald-to-judge-germanys-got-to-dance.html|title=Take That's Howard Donald to judge Germany's 'Got to Dance'|first=Tom|last=Eames|work=Digital Spy|date=26 April 2013}}</ref>

===2014–2015: Line-up change and ''III''===
[[File:Jason Orange (5783413059).jpg|thumb|left|Jason Orange left the band in 2014.]]
In May 2013, Owen announced that Take That was to begin recording their seventh studio album in 2014, and on 14 January 2014, Donald and Barlow both tweeted that Take That had entered the studio to begin recording the album,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/take-that/399281-take-that-new-album-2014-howard-mark-jason-gary-barlow-x-factor |title=Take That Tease New Album With Studio Tweet |publisher=MTV |date=22 April 2014 |access-date=6 June 2014 }}{{dead link|date=July 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> although it was not initially clear if Williams was present at these recording sessions. On 28 April 2014, Williams announced on Twitter he was to become a father for a second time, and consequently suggested he would not be able to join Take That on their album and tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.sky.com/story/1252245/robbie-williams-no-take-that-tour-with-baby |title=Robbie Williams: No Take That Tour With Baby |publisher=News.sky.com |date=30 April 2014 |access-date=6 June 2014}}</ref> Although welcome to return to the band at any time,<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2017/0319/860909-barlow/|title=Barlow says Robbie can return to Take That any time|date=19 March 2017|access-date=3 June 2019|website=Rte.ie}}</ref> Williams chose not to return for group's seventh and eighth studio albums and their accompanying tours, focusing instead on his solo commitments. He continued to write music with his colleagues and has performed with the group on several occasions since 2011's Progress tour<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-37907388|title=Take That join Robbie at Brits gig|first=Mark|last=Savage|work=BBC News|date=8 November 2016|access-date=3 June 2019}}</ref> and plans on returning at some point in the future.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a845330/robbie-williams-take-that-reunion-details-wrong/|title=Robbie reveals he got Take That reunion details wrong|first=Nicola|last=Agius|date=13 December 2017|website=Digital Spy|access-date=3 June 2019}}</ref>

On 24 September 2014, it was announced that Jason Orange had left the band. He said: '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. '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,' he continued. 'There have been no fallings out, only a decision on my part that I no longer wish to do this,' he added. Barlow, Donald, and Owen issued a joint statement about Orange's decision which said: "This is a sad day for us. Jason leaving is a huge loss both professionally and even more so personally&nbsp;... Jason's energy and belief in what this band could achieve has made it what it is today, and we'll forever be grateful for his enthusiasm, dedication and inspiration over the years."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a598978/jason-orange-quits-take-that-group-to-continue-as-a-trio.html|title=Jason Orange quits Take That, group to continue as a trio|publisher=Digital Spy|access-date=29 September 2014|date=24 September 2014}}</ref> A day after the announcement, Robbie Williams took to Twitter to show support of Orange's decision. ''"Mr Orange. Until we ride again. Much love, Bro."'', Williams tweeted.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/robbiewilliams/status/515035096790077440|title=Mr Orange. Until we ride again . Much love Bro x|first=Robbie|last=Williams|date=25 September 2014|access-date=3 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/take-that-21-1245941|title=Robbie Williams shows support for Take That's Jason Orange|first=David|last=Renshaw|date=28 September 2014|website=NME|access-date=3 June 2019}}</ref>

On 10 October 2014, Take That unveiled their first song as a three-piece and lead single from their upcoming album. Titled "[[These Days (Take That song)|These Days]]", it was released on 23 November 2014 and went to No. 1 in the [[UK Singles Chart]], knocking [[Band Aid 30]] off the top spot and becoming their 12th number one single.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/take-that-score-12th-number-1-single-with-these-days-3317/|title=Take That score 12th number 1 single with These Days|publisher=Official Charts Company|date=30 November 2014}}</ref> The album itself, called ''[[III (Take That album)|III]]'', was released on 28 November 2014 and became the band's seventh No. 1 album. It was then followed by a sell-out arena tour entitled [[Take That Live]]. On 14 October 2015, the band announced their new single "Hey Boy", released on 16 October, which is the first single from the 2015 re-release of ''III''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/stayingin/tvfilm/tfi-friday-take-that-to-perform-brand-new-song-in-series-return-on-friday-a3089166.html|title=TFI Friday: Take That to perform brand new song in series return on Friday|first=Ben|last=Travis|date=13 October 2015|work=Evening Standard}}</ref> The 2015 edition of the album was released on 20 November.<ref>{{cite web |date=20 November 2015 |title=III – 2015 Edition by Take That: Amazon.co.uk: Music |url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/III-2015-Edition-Take-That/dp/B016MSBR6O |work=amazon.co.uk}}</ref>

In December 2015, British media buzzed about the group embarking on a stint in Las Vegas, starting in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/take-perform-residency-las-vegas-10592638 |title=Take That to perform a residency in Las Vegas |last=Fitzpatrick |first=Katie |date=13 December 2015 |website=[[Manchester Evening News]] |publisher=[[Trinity Mirror]] |access-date=28 February 2016}}</ref> Reports indicated the group impressed U.S. promoters and would headline their own residency show. Many venues circulated, including [[The AXIS]] at the [[Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino]], The Foundry at [[SLS Las Vegas]] and the Linq Theater at [[The Linq|The LINQ Hotel & Casino]]. Local newspaper, the ''[[Las Vegas Sun]]'' writes that everything is still unconfirmed,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://lasvegassun.com/vegasdeluxe/2015/dec/14/are-they-back-for-good-take-that-to-land-strip-res/ |title=Are they back for good? Take That to land Strip residency? |last=Leach |first=Robin |date=14 December 2015 |website=[[Las Vegas Sun]] |publisher=[[Greenspun Media Group]] |access-date=28 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308095835/http://lasvegassun.com/vegasdeluxe/2015/dec/14/are-they-back-for-good-take-that-to-land-strip-res/ |archive-date=8 March 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> despite Barlow confirming the rumour on [[Twitter]].<ref>{{cite tweet |user=GaryBarlow |number=675972360533622784 |date=13 December 2015 |title=It's true X}}</ref>

===2016–2017: ''Wonderland''===
On 2 February 2016, in an interview with ''[[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]]'', Barlow revealed that Take That would release their eighth studio album later in the year. On 4 May 2016, English [[drum and bass]] duo [[Sigma (DJs)|Sigma]] announced their newest single would feature Take That. "[[Cry (Sigma song)|Cry]]" received its first radio play on 20 May 2016 and was released on that date. On 21 October 2016, the band posted a teaser on their social media pages and website depicting the logo of the band flickering with the hashtag "#WONDERLAND".<ref>{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104212939/https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a811822/take-that-wonderland-announcement-twitter/|archive-date=November 4, 2021|first=Lucy |last=Morris|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a811822/take-that-wonderland-announcement-twitter/|title=Take That tease a very exciting announcement for Saturday|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=23 October 2016|date=21 October 2016}}</ref> The following day, it was announced that their new album, titled ''[[Wonderland (Take That album)|Wonderland]]'', was scheduled to be released on 24 March 2017. It was then followed by a UK and Ireland arena tour entitled [[Wonderland Live]], that commenced on 5 May 2017 at the [[Genting Arena]] in Birmingham.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/take-announce-2017-tour-special-9107588|title=Take That announce 2017 tour with special guests All Saints|newspaper=[[Daily Mirror]]|access-date=23 October 2016|date=22 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Fitzpatrick |first1=Katie |last2=Williams |first2=Rob |name-list-style=amp |date=22 October 2016 |title=Take That confirm Manchester gigs as part of 2017 Wonderland tour in support of new album |url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/take-that-manchester-tickets-wonderland-12065379 |access-date=24 September 2024 |newspaper=[[Manchester Evening News]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/take-that-all-saints-2017-uk-ireland-tour-tickets-1725578|title=Take That and All Saints announce joint 2017 UK and Ireland tour|publisher=[[NME]]|access-date=23 October 2016|date=22 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/how-tickets-take-birmingham-12060708|title=Take That announce gigs in Birmingham as part of Wonderland Tour – here's how to get tickets|newspaper=[[Birmingham Mail]]|access-date=23 October 2016|date=28 October 2016}}</ref> On 17 February 2017, the lead single of ''Wonderland'' was released. Titled "[[Giants (Take That song)|Giants]]", it debuted at 13 in the UK charts, which became the band's 24th UK top 20 single.

[[File:Take That, Shepherds Bush Empire, London (16425288327).jpg|thumb|The current line-up of Take That performing at Shepherds Bush Empire]]

On 8 April 2017, [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] aired a specially commissioned hour-length television special titled ''An Evening with Take That'', where the band performed some songs from the album, along with some old classics including "[[Never Forget (Take That song)|Never Forget]]", "Back for Good" and "[[Rule the World (Take That single)|Rule the World]]". The band also took part in a Q&A session with the audience members. On 27 April, it was announced on Twitter that "New Day" was to be released as the next single from the album ''[[Wonderland (Take That album)|Wonderland]]''. The band were seen recording the music video in a field in Luton the days leading up the opening night of the Wonderland Live tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a827920/take-that-new-day-music-video-stills-scarecrow/|title=Take That's new music video is surprisingly creepy|website=[[Digital Spy]]|date=10 May 2017}}</ref> Due to the [[Manchester Arena bombing]] just days before they were due to perform at the venue, their Manchester and Liverpool dates were rescheduled or relocated. The band returned a month later to perform at the [[One Love Manchester]] benefit concert.<ref>{{cite web|title=One Love Manchester Benefit Concert|url=https://takethat.com/manchester-benefit-concert/|publisher=takethat.com|date=30 May 2017|access-date=7 August 2018|archive-date=18 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418055100/https://takethat.com/manchester-benefit-concert/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

On 16 September 2017, Barlow, Owen and Donald were set to perform a special one-off show in [[Jersey]], after a fan bid more than £1.2 million to win a performance from the band. This then turned in to a ticketed charity event where the money from tickets sold went towards benefiting [[Children in Need]]. The auction was held on [[BBC Radio 2]]. On 11 November 2017, Take That began their foreign tour in Perth, Australia, the first time they have performed in the country in over twenty years.<ref>{{cite news|title=British pop giants Take That undertake their first Australian tour in 22 years|url=https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/tours/british-pop-giants-take-that-undertake-their-first-australian-tour-in-22-years/news-story/0d01ee279f7c5df22f1e5f369d75489b|publisher=[[news.com.au]]|date=12 November 2017|first=Cameron|last=Adams}}</ref> They also played in New Zealand, United Arab Emirates and Israel for the first time. Unlike the other tours, a DVD for Wonderland Live was not released. Instead, it was broadcast on Sky 1 on 23 December and in cinemas.

===2018–2020: 30th Anniversary and ''Odyssey''===
On 16 July 2018, while performing at first Hits Radio Live at the [[Manchester Arena]], Barlow, Donald and Owen confirmed that they would be touring in 2019. The tour was a Greatest Hits tour and celebrated the 30th anniversary of the band. There was also a ''Greatest Hits'' album, ''[[Odyssey (Take That album)|Odyssey]]'', which was released on 23 November 2018. The Greatest Hits album features existing songs from their back catalogue that have been re-imagined and three brand-new songs. It also includes collaborations with [[Boyz II Men]], [[Lulu (singer)|Lulu]], [[Sigma (DJs)|Sigma]] and [[Barry Gibb]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4q9C2WcBoA| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211030/m4q9C2WcBoA| archive-date=2021-10-30|title=Take That – Pray (Odyssey Version)|last=TakeThatVEVO|date=21 September 2018|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref> ''Odyssey'' reached number one in the UK album chart and was certified as a platinum selling record.<ref name="auto"/> The following year, Odyssey Live, the recording of their tour, reached number 5, becoming the band's 13th top 5 album,<ref>[https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/31006/take-that/ "Take That"]. Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22.11.19</ref> with the DVD becoming the biggest live music sale of 2019.<ref>[https://www.musicweek.com/talent/read/take-that-score-biggest-live-music-dvd-sale-of-2019/078189 "Take That score biggest live music DVD sale of 2019"]. ''Music Week''. Retrieved 22.11.19</ref>

In May 2020, Barlow, Donald, and Owen reunited with Williams for a virtual performance from their respective homes, hosted by price comparison website [[comparethemarket.com]], to raise money for the music charity [[Nordoff–Robbins music therapy|Nordoff Robbins and Crew Nation]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Chilton|first=Louis|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/take-concert-meercat-how-watch-stream-time-date-a9536006.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220526/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/take-concert-meercat-how-watch-stream-time-date-a9536006.html |archive-date=26 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Take That concert: How to watch the free Meercat Music stream and when is it on?|work=[[The Independent]]|date=29 May 2020|access-date=11 September 2020}}</ref>

===2022–2025: ''This Life''===
[[File:Take_That_performing_in_Trani,_Apulia,_Italy_(11_July_2024)_(11).jpg|thumb|The band performing for the This Is Life European Tour in summer 2024]]
In June 2022, Barlow confirmed that the band had begun working on their ninth studio album due for a late 2023 release. The album was also confirmed by Owen earlier in May.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/take-that-are-working-on-their-first-album-in-five-years-3254673|title=Take That are working on their first album in five years|website=NME|date=23 June 2022}}</ref> In October 2022, it was announced that Take That were to perform at [[British Summer Time (concerts)|BST Hyde Park]] on 1 July 2023, supported by [[The Script]] and the [[Sugababes]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.livenation.co.uk/show/1395509/take-that/london/2023-07-01/en | title=Take That | date=27 June 2025 }}</ref>

On 5 May 2023, the band released a rework of [[Greatest Day (Take That Song)|Greatest Day]] which featured [[Calum Scott]] and German artist [[Robin Schulz]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://planetradio.co.uk/magic/entertainment/music/take-that-calum-scott-robin-schulz/|title=Take That release their reworking of 'Greatest Day' with Calum Scott and Robin Schulz|website=MagicRadio|last=Sky Magnolia|first=Anna|date=5 May 2023|access-date=6 June 2023}}</ref> Two days later, the band performed at [[King Charles III]]'s [[Coronation Concert]], held at [[Windsor Castle]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.sky.com/story/lionel-richie-olly-murs-and-nicole-scherzinger-star-at-kings-coronation-concert-12875859|title=Lionel Richie, Take That and Katy Perry star at King's coronation concert|website=Sky News|last=Franks|first=Josephine|date=8 May 2023|access-date=8 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/may/07/royal-revellers-descend-on-windsor-for-star-studded-coronation-concert|title=
Take That, Katy Perry and more entertain 20,000 at coronation concert|website=The Guardian|last=Slawson|first=Nicola|date=7 May 2023|access-date=8 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2023/05/07/royal-family-coronation-concert-review/|title=Coronation Concert, review: Every rock star will want to take a castle on tour after this dazzling success|website=The Telegraph|last=McCormick|first=Neil|date=7 May 2023|access-date=8 May 2023}}</ref> On 15 June 2023, the band performed in [[Leicester Square]] for the premiere of the Take That movie musical ''[[Greatest Days (film)|Greatest Days]]'' which was released in cinemas the following day.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Take That movie musical 'Greatest Days': Trailer, cast, plot, soundtrack and more revealed |url=https://www.smoothradio.com/artists/take-that/film-musical-the-band-cast-greatest-days/ |access-date=2023-09-22 |website=Smooth |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Take That Greatest Days film premiere in pictures as stars take to the red carpet|url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/film-news/gallery/take-greatest-days-film-premiere-27133724|website=WalesOnline|date=15 June 2023 |language=en}}</ref> The film was later released on home streaming service [[Amazon Prime Video]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-06 |title=Take That movie Greatest Days confirms release on Prime Video |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a44464156/take-that-greatest-days-release-prime-video/ |access-date=2023-09-22 |website=Digital Spy |language=en-GB}}</ref>

On 20 September 2023, the band announced that their new single "[[Windows (song)|Windows]]" was to be released on 22 September. That evening, the band teased upcoming live shows with their logo projected on arenas and stadiums around the UK & Ireland, including London's [[The O2 Arena|O2 Arena]], [[Ashton Gate (stadium)|Bristol Ashton Gate Stadium]] and Manchester's new arena [[Co-op Live|Co-Op Live]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Skinner |first=Tom |date=2023-09-21 |title=Take That tease tour as logo appears on stadiums across the UK |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/take-that-tease-tour-as-logo-appears-on-stadiums-across-the-uk-3501655 |access-date=2023-09-22 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref> On the release day of "Windows", it was announced that their ninth album, titled ''[[This Life (Take That album)|This Life]]'', would be released on 24 November 2023. [[This Life on Tour]] was also announced, starting on 13 April 2024 at [[Utilita Arena Sheffield|Sheffield Utilita Arena]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pop |first=Retro |date=2023-09-22 |title=Take That announce ninth album This Life, massive UK stadium and arena tour |url=https://retropopmagazine.com/take-that-announce-ninth-album-this-life-massive-uk-stadium-and-arena-tour/ |access-date=2023-09-22 |website=RETROPOP |language=en-GB}}</ref> To celebrate the launch on the new album, a 6 episode podcast featuring the band was announced with a new episode each week counting down the release of the album.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Take That announce new podcast 'This Life' telling band's story in their own words - how to listen and watch trailer |url=https://www.smoothradio.com/artists/take-that/podcast-this-life-listen-now-episodes/ |access-date=2023-11-29 |website=Smooth |language=en}}</ref> On 17 October, the band released the second single "[[Brand New Sun]]". On 3 November, the band released the third single "[[This Life (Take That song)|This Life]]". Just three days after the release of This Life, the album claimed the biggest first-week sales for a British Act in 2023 exceeding sales for albums by [[Lewis Capaldi]], [[Ed Sheeran]] and [[the Rolling Stones]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-27 |title=Take That's This Life already claims biggest first-week sales for British act in 2023 |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/take-that-this-life-ninth-number-1-album-biggest-first-week-british-act/ |access-date=2023-11-29 |website=Official Charts |language=en}}</ref>

On 10 December 2023, the band headlined the second day of [[Capital (radio network)|Capital FM]]'s [[Jingle Bell Ball]] at London's O2 Arena which included a special performance of "Relight My Fire" with [[Rita Ora]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Capital's Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard 2023 line-up |url=https://www.capitalfm.com/events/jingle-bell-ball/capitals-jbb-2023-line-up-artists/ |access-date=2023-12-11 |website=Capital |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Take That - Relight My Fire with Rita Ora (Live at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2023) {{!}} Capital |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fhhqWQF2vg |access-date=2023-12-11 |language=en}}</ref>

On 13 January 2024, the band performed a concert as part of the opening day of the [[2023–24 SailGP championship]] in [[Abu Dhabi]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bedirian |first=Razmig |date=2024-01-04 |title=Take That to perform in Abu Dhabi on opening day of SailGP |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2024/01/04/take-that-to-perform-in-abu-dhabi-on-opening-day-of-sailgp/ |access-date=2024-01-05 |website=The National |language=en}}</ref>

On 25 March 2024, the band announced that their new single "You and Me" was to be released on 28 March, in order to promote the This Life on Tour shows.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Roszko |first=Charlotte |date=28 March 2024 |title=Take That's new single 'You And Me' is out now |url=https://planetradio.co.uk/magic/entertainment/music/take-that-you-and-me/ |access-date=28 March 2024 |website=Planet Radio}}</ref> Following this on 26 April, the band released another single, "All Wrapped Up", along with an announcement of a deluxe edition of the ''This Life'' album, which was to contain the former two tracks, along with three other studio tracks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gotto |first=Connor |date=2024-04-26 |title=Take That announce new album, release single All Wrapped Up |url=https://retropopmagazine.com/take-that-announce-new-album-release-single-all-wrapped-up/ |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=RETROPOP |language=en-GB}}</ref>

On 5 April 2024 the band announced 'The Greatest Weekend', a festival spanning four days, held in [[Ta' Qali]], [[Malta]]. The event ran from 17 to 20 October 2024 and featured the band performing the album ''Everything Changes'' live in its entirety for the first time since its release in 1993, and their greatest hits. The event also featured nightclub events, pool parties, and special guests including the [[Sugababes]], [[Sam Ryder]], [[Ella Henderson]], [[Daniel Bedingfield]], [[Heather Small]], [[Gok Wan]] and a DJ set from band member Howard Donald.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dunworth |first=Liberty |date=2024-04-05 |title=Take That announce 'The Greatest Weekend' four-day festival in Malta with Sugababes, Sam Ryder and more |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/take-that-announce-the-greatest-weekend-four-day-festival-in-malta-with-sugababes-sam-ryder-buy-tickets-3613818 |access-date=2024-04-05 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Maghri |first1=Giulia |title=Take That fans enjoy unforgettable night at Ta' Qali concert, despite the rain |url=https://timesofmalta.com/article/take-that-fans-enjoy-unforgettable-night-ta-qali-concert-despite-rain.1099794 |website=Times of Malta |date=20 October 2024|access-date=31 December 2024}}</ref>

On 20 August 2024, production company [[Fulwell 73]] and [[Netflix]] announced a behind the scenes documentary following the band's journey featuring unseen archive and new interviews. The series is due to be released in 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fulwell 73 partners with Netflix on Take That documentary |url=https://www.musicweek.com/media/read/fulwell-73-partners-with-netflix-on-take-that-documentary/090343 |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=musicweek.com |language=en}}</ref>

In February 2025, the band performed their rework of "[[Greatest Day (Take That song)|Greatest Day]]" at the [[78th British Academy Film Awards]] which featured in the nominated film [[Anora]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=2025-02-05 |title=Take That Set to Rock BAFTA Film Awards With 'Greatest Day' Performance, Jeff Goldblum to Play In Memoriam Tribute |url=https://variety.com/2025/film/news/take-that-jeff-goldblum-bafta-film-awards-1236297629/ |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> The band also performed at the [[The O2 Arena|O2 Arena]] to celebrate 75 years of [[Formula One]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-17 |title=Jack Whitehall to host F175 as Take That among artists to perform |url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/jack-whitehall-to-host-f175-as-take-that-among-artists-to-perform/10696456/ |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=www.autosport.com |language=en}}</ref>

=== 2026–onwards: tenth studio album and ''The Circus Live'' ===
After a series of teasers and a countdown, the band announced on 19 September 2025 that they would be performing ''The Circus Live'' tour, based on their previous tour of the same name, in Summer 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-19 |title=Take That to bring The Circus Live tour to Manchester in 2026 |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4ywe14gn4o |access-date=2025-09-19 |website=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref> In this same announcement it was revealed that in late 2026, their tenth studio album, with the placeholder name ''TT10'', would be released.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TT10 CD |url=https://shop.takethat.com/products/tt10-cd |access-date=2025-09-19 |website=Take That |language=en}}</ref>

==In other media and charity==
In April 2006, [[EMI]] licensed the band's songs to be used in the musical ''[[Never Forget (musical)|Never Forget]]'',<ref name="relightfire">{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article1907803.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081205024322/http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article1907803.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 December 2008|title=We can relight our own fire, thank you – Times Online<!-- Bot generated title -->|work=[[The Times]] | location=London | date=11 June 2007 | access-date=24 May 2010 | first1=Patrick | last1=Hosking | first2=David | last2=Wighton}}</ref> a musical based on songs of the band from the 1990s. Take That posted and then later removed a statement on their website distancing themselves from it.<ref name="relightfire"/>

Take That wrote and recorded the theme song "[[Rule the World (Take That single)|Rule the World]]" for the film ''[[Stardust (2007 film)|Stardust]]'', directed by [[Matthew Vaughn]], which was released in cinemas across the globe in October 2007. In 2007, their song "[[Back for Good (song)|Back for Good]]" was used as part of the soundtrack for popular Korean drama ''[[Coffee Prince (2007 TV series)|Coffee Prince]]''.

Take That presented their own TV show ''Take That Come to Town'', a variety show in which they performed some of their biggest hits. The show also featured comedy sketches with one of [[Peter Kay]]'s [[alter ego]]s [[Geraldine McQueen (character)|Geraldine McQueen]]. It aired on 7 December 2008 on [[ITV1]]. [[Sony]] launched their first Take That video game, ''[[SingStar Take That]]'' in 2009 for the [[PlayStation 3]].

[[File:"Paddington That", Paddington Bear, The O2 - geograph.org.uk - 4294127.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8|The band's [[Paddington Bear]] statue—themed "Paddington That"—outside [[the O2 Arena]] in London, auctioned to raise funds for the [[NSPCC]]]]
In November 2010, ITV aired ''Take That: Look Back, Don't Stare'', a black-and-white documentary which focused on the band working together for the first time in 15 years. Through a series of interviews, the band look back at their achievements while also looking forward to what the future holds for them.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a284175/itv1-to-screen-take-that-documentary.html |title=Paul Millar Digital Spy 26 October 2010 |work=Digital Spy |location=UK |date=26 October 2010 |access-date=30 May 2011}}</ref> On 18 November 2010, Williams and Barlow appeared together live on television for the first time on the ''[[Popstars (Germany)|Popstars]]'' program in Germany singing their hit "Shame".

In 2011, Take That's song "[[Love Love (Take That song)|Love Love]]" was used in the credits of the 2011 film ''[[X-Men: First Class]]'' and later, "[[When We Were Young (Take That song)|When We Were Young]]" was chosen as the main theme for ''[[The Three Musketeers (2011 film)|The Three Musketeers]]'' movie. In 2015, the song "Get Ready for It" from their album ''[[III (Take That album)|III]]'', was chosen as the theme song for the film ''[[Kingsman: The Secret Service]]''.

In 2014, the band designed a [[Paddington Bear]] statue, which was exhibited outside [[the O2 Arena]] in London (one of 50 placed around the city). The statues were auctioned to raise funds for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children ([[NSPCC]]).<ref>{{cite news |last=Marcus |first=Lilit |date=24 November 2014 |title=Why Paddington Bear Statues Have Taken Over London |work=Condé Nast |url=https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2014-11-24/paddington-bear-statues-taken-over-london-david-beckham-benedict-cumberbatch |access-date=24 November 2023}}</ref>

In 2017, Take That launched ''[[Greatest Days|The Band]]'', a musical written by [[Tim Firth]] featuring the five winners of ''Let It Shine'' and some of Take That's biggest hits. Take That, including Robbie Williams, were billed as executive producers.<ref>{{cite news|title=Take That musical The Band has bust box office records and we were at the launch|url=https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-news/take-musical-band-bust-box-12839502|work=[[Evening Chronicle]]|date=3 April 2017|first=David|last=Whetstone}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Take That confirm their musical The Band is extending tour with NEW dates for north west|url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-news/take-that-band-musical-tour-14139779|work=[[Manchester Evening News]]|date=11 January 2018|first=Dianne|last=Bourne}}</ref>

The group's music is regularly featured in the [[Channel 4]] show ''[[Derry Girls]]'', notably in the third episode of the second series, when the lead characters sneak off to attend the 1993 Take That concert in Belfast; the episode features the music video for "[[Pray (Take That song)|Pray]]" and ends on footage of the band performing "[[Everything Changes (Take That song)|Everything Changes]]".

==Artistry==
Early in their career, Take That were known for party anthems such as "[[Do What U Like]]" and more mature ballads such as "[[A Million Love Songs]]" and "[[Back for Good (song)|Back for Good]]". Since reuniting in 2006, they have become more experimental: their post-2006 albums ''[[Beautiful World (Take That album)|Beautiful World]]'' and ''[[The Circus (Take That album)|The Circus]]'' have featured "stadium-filling pop-rock" while ''[[Progress (Take That album)|Progress]]'' largely leaned towards [[electropop]].<ref name="MMagazine.29Jun2012"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Take That: Friends reunited|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/nov/06/take-that-interview-reunion-tour|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=6 November 2010|first=Alexis|last=Petridis}}</ref> Having been dubbed the "comeback kings" by the media for their highly successful reunion, the group has won widespread praise for their seamless transformation from [[teen idol]]s to "man band" without overly relying on nostalgia,<ref name="Guardian.27Jun2008">{{cite news|title=The boy band is dead|url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2008/jun/27/filmandmusic1.filmandmusic|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=27 June 2008|first=Jude|last=Rogers | author-link = Jude Rogers }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=What happens when boy bands grow up?|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/jul/24/when-boy-bands-grow-up|work=[[The Observer]]|date=24 July 2011|first=Craig|last=McLean}}</ref> instead showcasing a more mature image and sound<ref>{{cite news|title=Can you really go back home again?|url=https://motley.ie/can-you-really-go-back-home-again/|work=[[Motley Magazine]]|publisher=[[University College Cork]]|date=24 November 2012|first=Eimear|last=Hurley}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Take That: style icons for older men|url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2010/dec/21/take-that-style-older-men|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=21 December 2010|first=Simon|last=Mills}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Concert review: Take That|url=https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/music-reviews/concert-review-take-that-ng-b88654900z|work=[[The West Australian]]|date=13 November 2017|first=Andrew|last=Baillie}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=A look at the enduring appeal of Take That ahead of Dubai gigs|url=https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/a-look-at-the-enduring-appeal-of-take-that-ahead-of-dubai-gigs-1.60906|work=[[The National (Abu Dhabi)|The National]]|date=26 October 2015|first=Rob|last=Garratt}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Review: Take That's nostalgic show a hit with Dubai audience|url=https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/review-take-that-s-nostalgic-show-a-hit-with-dubai-audience-1.640952|work=[[The National (Abu Dhabi)|The National]]|date=31 October 2015|first=Rob|last=Garratt}}</ref> and reinventing themselves while maintaining their artistic integrity.<ref>{{cite news|title=Flashback: Take That's comeback album Beautiful World is 10 years old|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/flashback-take-thats-comeback-album-beautiful-world-is-10-years-old__15431/|first=Justin|last=Myers|access-date=July 24, 2025|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|date=7 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Salford academics discuss Take That's comeback success|url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/film-and-tv/salford-academics-discuss-take-thats-861961|work=[[Manchester Evening News]]|date=1 June 2011|first=Paul|last=Taylor}}</ref> [[Jude Rogers]] of ''[[The Guardian]]'' commented on Take That's post-reunion success, in light of a string of reunions by the group's disbanded counterparts from the 1990s: "Only Take That are penetrating pop's wider consciousness by becoming a man-band rather than a boy-band, singing mature, proper pop songs that cross the generations."<ref name="Guardian.27Jun2008"/>

Take That have garnered critical acclaim and popularity as consummate live performers and for their musical output.<ref name="MMagazine.29Jun2012"/><ref>{{cite news|title=In Tel Aviv, Take That Proved It Could Be Magic Regardless of Age|url=https://www.haaretz.com/life/in-tel-aviv-take-that-proved-it-could-be-magic-regardless-of-age-1.5627112|work=[[Haaretz]]|date=29 November 2017|first=Avshalom|last=Halutz}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Take That review – master crowdpleasers deliver a flaming carnival of pop|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/may/12/take-that-review-hydro-glasgow|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=12 May 2017|first=Malcolm|last=Jack}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Radio 2 – Live in Hyde Park review: Take That's old moves save party hit by technical problems|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/go/london/music/radio-2-live-in-hyde-park-review-take-that-s-old-moves-save-party-hit-by-technical-problems-a3682796.html|work=[[London Evening Standard]]|date=11 September 2017|first=Elizabeth|last=Aubrey}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=REVIEW: Take That get fans revved up on Greatest Hits Live 2019 tour|url=https://heatworld.com/entertainment/music/take-that-greatest-hits-tour-review/|work=[[Heat (magazine)|Heat]]|date=15 April 2019|first=Carl|last=Smith}}</ref> Their domestic concert tours have been described as "some of the most flamboyant, imaginative and extravagant pop tours around".<ref>{{cite news|title=Take That: From boy band to national treasures|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/2dYGrJsSP9v06WLSSvMVp6d/take-that-from-boy-band-to-national-treasures|publisher=[[BBC]]|date=4 June 2014}}</ref> Aside from covers, all of their material is composed by the members themselves; Barlow was initially the principal songwriter who received sole credit but the other members have since taken a more active role in the composition and production process, including playing instruments for the backing track.<ref name="MMagazine.29Jun2012"/>

==Band members==
===Current===
*[[Gary Barlow]] <small>(1990–1996, 2005–present)</small>
*[[Howard Donald]] <small>(1990–1996, 2005–present)</small>
*[[Mark Owen]] <small>(1990–1996, 2005–present)</small>

===Former===
*[[Jason Orange]] <small>(1990–1996, 2005–2014)</small>
*[[Robbie Williams]] <small>(1990–1995, 2010–2014)</small>

===Timeline===
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==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" 
|-
! scope="col" | Award
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Nominee(s)
! scope="col" | Category
! scope="col" | Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
!scope="row" rowspan=18|[[Brit Awards]]
| rowspan=4|[[1993 Brit Awards|1993]]
| Themselves
| [[Brit Award for Best New Artist|British Breakthrough Act]]
| {{nom}}
| rowspan=4|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.brits.co.uk/history/shows/1993 | title=History | website=Brits.co.uk | access-date=2 June 2022 | archive-date=21 October 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021164946/http://www.brits.co.uk/history/shows/1993 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
| "[[It Only Takes a Minute]]"
| rowspan=4|[[Brit Award for British Single|British Single of the Year]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| "[[A Million Love Songs]]"
| {{nom}}
|-
| "[[Could It Be Magic]]"
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan=3|[[1994 Brit Awards|1994]]
| rowspan=2|"[[Pray (Take That song)|Pray]]"
| {{won}}
| rowspan=3|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.brits.co.uk/history/shows/1994 | title=History | website=Brits.co.uk | access-date=2 June 2022 | archive-date=9 May 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509010441/https://www.brits.co.uk/history/shows/1994 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
| [[Brit Award for British Video of the Year|British Video of the Year]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Themselves
| [[Brit Award for British Group|British Group]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan=2|[[1996 Brit Awards|1996]]
| rowspan=2|"[[Back for Good (song)|Back for Good]]"
| [[Brit Award for British Video of the Year|British Video of the Year]]
| {{nom}}
| rowspan=2|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.brits.co.uk/history/shows/1996 | title=History | website=Brits.co.uk | access-date=2 June 2022 | archive-date=21 October 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021165008/http://www.brits.co.uk/history/shows/1996 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan=3|[[Brit Award for British Single|British Single of the Year]]
| {{won}}
|-
| [[2007 Brit Awards|2007]]
| "[[Patience (Take That song)|Patience]]"
| {{won}}
| <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.brits.co.uk/history/shows/2007 | title=History | website=Brits.co.uk | access-date=2 June 2022 | archive-date=21 March 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321085819/https://www.brits.co.uk/history/shows/2007 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan=4|[[2008 Brit Awards|2008]]
| "[[Shine (Take That song)|Shine]]"
| {{won}}
| rowspan=4|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.brits.co.uk/history/shows/2008 | title=History | website=Brits.co.uk | access-date=2 June 2022 | archive-date=27 October 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027060628/https://www.brits.co.uk/history/shows/2008 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan=2|Themselves
| British Live Act
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Brit Award for British Group|British Group]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| ''[[Beautiful World (Take That album)|Beautiful World]]''
| [[Brit Award for British Album of the Year|British Album of the Year]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[2009 Brit Awards|2009]]
| Themselves
| [[Brit Award for British Group|British Group]]
| {{nom}}
| <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/brit-awards-2009-the-full-list-of-winners-and-nominees__18126/ | title=BRIT Awards 2009: The full list of winners and nominees | website=[[Official Charts Company|Official Charts]] }}</ref>
|-
| [[2010 Brit Awards|2010]]
| ''[[The Beatles]] Medley''
| Live Performance of 30 Years
| {{nom}}
| <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/brit-awards-2010-the-full-list-of-winners-and-nominees__18123/ | title=BRITs rewind 2010: Gaga dominates, Spice Girls return | website=[[Official Charts Company|Official Charts]] }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan=2|[[2011 Brit Awards|2011]]
| Themselves
| [[Brit Award for British Group|British Group]]
| {{won}}
| rowspan=2|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/brit-awards-2011-the-full-list-of-winners-and-nominees__18122/ | title=BRIT Awards 2011: The full list of winners and nominees | website=[[Official Charts Company|Official Charts]] }}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Progress (Take That album)|Progress]]''
| [[Brit Award for British Album of the Year|British Album of the Year]]
| {{nom}}
|-
!scope="row" rowspan=10|[[Ivor Novello Awards]]
| rowspan=3|1994
| "[[Pray (Take That song)|Pray]]"
| Best Contemporary Song
| {{won}}
| rowspan=3|<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://ivorsacademy.com/awards/the-ivors/archive/|title=Archive &#124; The Ivors &#124; The Ivors Academy &#124; Champions of Music Creators|website=The Ivors Academy|access-date=9 June 2022|archive-date=8 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200408110558/https://ivorsacademy.com/awards/the-ivors/archive/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
| [[Gary Barlow]]
| Songwriter of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| "[[Babe (Take That song)|Babe]]"
| rowspan=2|The Best Selling Song
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan=4|1996
| rowspan=4|"[[Back for Good (song)|Back for Good]]"
| {{won}}
| rowspan=4|<ref name="auto1"/>
|-
| Most Performed Work
| {{won}}
|-
| International Hit of the Year
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Song Musically & Lyrically
| {{nom}}
|-
| 2008
| "[[Shine (Take That song)|Shine]]"
| Most Performed Work
| {{won}}
| <ref name="auto1"/>
|-
| rowspan=2|2012
| Themselves
| Outstanding Contribution to British Music
| {{won}}
| rowspan=2|<ref name="auto1"/>
|-
| "[[The Flood (Take That song)|The Flood]]"
| Most Performed Work
| {{nom}}
|-
!scope="row"|[[Popjustice £20 Music Prize]]
| 2011
| "[[The Flood (Take That song)|The Flood]]"
| Best British Pop Single
| {{nom}}
| <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.popjustice.com/twentyquidmusicprize/ | title=The Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize • Popjustice | access-date=1 June 2022 | archive-date=22 March 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322062831/https://www.popjustice.com/twentyquidmusicprize/ | url-status=dead }}</ref>
{{end}}

{{Awards table}}
|-
| 2025
| Take That
| [[Ticketmaster|Ticketmaster Music Awards UK]] for Best Live Act<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.westendtheatre.com/274415/news/awards/ticketmaster-uk-awards-2025-winners-announced-wicked-wins-west-end-show-of-the-year/|title=Ticketmaster UK Awards 2025 Winners |department=Act of the Year |website=WestEndTheatre.com |date= 7 February 2025|access-date=23 February 2025}}</ref>
| {{won}}
|-
|-
| 2016
| Take That
| [[Silver Clef Award]] for Best Live Act
| {{nom}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2015
| "[[These Days (Take That song)|These Days]]"
| [[UK Music Video Awards]] for Best Art Direction
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="4" style="text-align:center;"|2012
| "Pray"
|[[The Guardian|The Guardian Music Award]] for Best Number 1 Single<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/jun/03/best-number-one-singles-full-list |title=Best No 1 singles, 1952–2012 – the full list &#124; Music &#124; guardian.co.uk |newspaper=Guardian |date= 3 June 2012|access-date=30 July 2012 |location=London}}</ref>
|{{won}}
|-
| "Back for Good"
|[[Official Charts Company|The Official Charts Company UK Recognition award]] for United Kingdom's Favourite Number One Single<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.itv.com/nationsfavouritenumberone/thesingles/1990s/ |title=Nation's Favourite Number One Single |publisher=Itv.com |date=27 May 2011 |access-date=30 July 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120504052308/http://www.itv.com/nationsfavouritenumberone/thesingles/1990s/ |archive-date=4 May 2012 }}</ref>
|{{nom}}
|-
| Take That
|[[Virgin Media|Virgin Media Music Awards]] for Best Live Act<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.takethat.com/news/2012/02/take-that-win-best-live-act |title=Take That win Best Live Act |publisher=TakeThat.com |access-date=30 July 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120609011320/http://www.takethat.com/news/2012/02/take-that-win-best-live-act |archive-date=9 June 2012}}</ref>
|{{won}}
|-
| "Kidz"
|[[Virgin Media|Virgin Media Music Awards]] for Best Music Video<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.robbiewilliamslive.com/news/archives/presse-2/interview-avec-luke-day |title=Interview avec Luke Day |website=RobbieWilliamsLive.com |lang=fr |date=March 12, 2011 |access-date=July 8, 2025}}</ref>
|{{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="8" style="text-align:center;"|2011
|-
| Progress Live
|[[NAMM Show|Audio Pro International Awards]] for Best Live Sound Event<ref name="audioprointernational1">{{cite web |last=Carter |first=Lisa |url=http://www.audioprointernational.com/news/read/pro-audio-industry-applauds-take-that-digico-dave-swallow-and-charlie-watkins/03550 |title=Sept 12, 2011 NAMM Awards |publisher=Audioprointernational.com |access-date=11 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111018084018/http://www.audioprointernational.com/news/read/pro-audio-industry-applauds-take-that-digico-dave-swallow-and-charlie-watkins/03550 |archive-date=18 October 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|{{won}}
|-
| Progress Live
|[[NAMM Show|Audio Pro International Awards]] Grand Prix Award<ref name="audioprointernational1"/>
|{{won}}
|-
| Take That
|[[Official Charts Company|Phonographic Performance Limited Award]] for most played UK artist<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/the-rolling-stones/57832 |title=The Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood bags two radio awards &#124; News |publisher=Nme.Com |date=7 July 2011 |access-date=18 July 2011}}</ref>
|{{won}}
|-
| "Kidz"
|[[Spex (magazine)|Spex]] German Entertainment for Best Music Video<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www1.messe-berlin.de/vip8_1/website/Popkomm/Popkomm/ENG/home_en.html |title=June 13, 2011 – POPKOMM – Winners Vote |publisher=messeberlin.de |access-date=22 June 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060503121757/http://www1.messe-berlin.de/vip8_1/website/Popkomm/Popkomm/ENG/home_en.html |archive-date=3 May 2006 }}</ref>
|{{won}}
|-
| The Circus Live Tour
| Greatest Event ever at [[Wembley Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.takethat.com/news/2011/05/vote-for-the-circus-tour-live |title=Vote for The Circus Tour Live – Take That Official Site |publisher=Takethat.com |date=15 November 2010 |access-date=30 May 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110516200340/http://www.takethat.com/news/2011/05/vote-for-the-circus-tour-live |archive-date=16 May 2011 }}</ref>
|{{nom}}
|-
| Take That
|[[ECHO Award]] for Best International Group<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.talktalk.co.uk/news/daily/photos/galleries/view/daily/20110324/browse/8 |title=March 24, 2011 gallery – Echo Award 2011 – Winners Board |publisher=Talktalk.co.uk |access-date=30 May 2011}}</ref>
|{{won}}
|-
| Take That
|[[Virgin Media]] for Best Group<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.virginmedia.com/music/awards/best-group.php |title=The results are in – Virgin Media Music Awards – winners – Music |publisher=Virgin Media |access-date=30 May 2011}}</ref>
|{{won}}
|-
| rowspan="5" style="text-align:center;"|2010
|-
| "[[Up All Night (Take That song)|Up All Night]]"
| [[UK Music Video Awards]] for Best Art Direction
| {{nom}}
|-
| "The Flood"
|[[iTunes]] Award for Best Single<ref name="itunes">{{cite web|url=http://www.takethat.com/news/2010/12/itunes-best-album-song-of-2010 |title=iTunes Best Album & Song of 2010 – Take That Official Site |publisher=Takethat.com |access-date=18 July 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716191307/http://www.takethat.com/news/2010/12/itunes-best-album-song-of-2010 |archive-date=16 July 2011 }}</ref>
|{{nom}}
|-
| ''Progress''
| [[iTunes]] Award for Best Album<ref name="itunes"/>
|{{nom}}
|-
| Take That
|[[Q Awards|Q Award]] Hall of Fame<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5jj8oCq6kPCjp3C0xacJjN-0mHtlw?docId=N0083341288008158705A|title=Press Association |date=25 October 2010|website=Google.com|access-date=9 June 2022}}{{dead link|date=June 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
|{{won}}
|-
| rowspan="4" style="text-align:center;"|2009
| Take That
|[[GQ|GQ Men of the Year Awards]] for Best Band
|{{won}}
|-
| Take That
|[[Q Awards|Q Award]] for Best Live Act
|{{won}}
|-
| "Greatest Day"
|[[Q Awards|Q Award]] for Best Single
|{{won}}
|-
| Take That
| [[Silver Clef Award]]
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"|2008
| "Rule the World"
|[[Virgin Media|Virgin]] for Best Single
|{{won}}
|-
| Take That
|[[Sony Ericsson|Sony Ericsson Tour of the Year Award]] for Take That Arena Tour
|{{won}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2006
| Take That
|[[Q Awards|Q Idol Award]]
|{{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"|1995
| Take That
|[[MTV Europe Music Awards]] for Best Live Act
|{{won}}
|-
| Take That
| [[Silver Clef Award]]
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;"|1994
| "Babe"
|[[MTV Video Music Award]] for [[MTV Video Music Award – International Viewer's Choice|International Viewer's Choice Award for MTV Europe]]
|{{won}}
|-
| ''Everything Changes''
|[[Mercury Prize]] for Best Album<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rocklistmusic.co.uk/murcurytechnics.htm |title=MErcury Prize nominations for 1994 |publisher=Rocklistmusic.co.uk |access-date=30 July 2012 |archive-date=18 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200918202245/http://www.rocklistmusic.co.uk/murcurytechnics.htm |url-status=usurped }}</ref>
|{{nom}}
|-
| Take That
|[[MTV Europe Music Awards]] for Best Group
|{{won}}
|-
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;"|1993
| Take That
| [[Silver Clef Award]] for Best Newcomer
| {{won}}
|}

==Discography==
{{Main|Take That discography|List of songs recorded by Take That}}

<!-- For main studio albums only. And stop putting ''Progressed'' here! It is an EP! -->
*''[[Take That & Party]]'' (1992)
*''[[Everything Changes (Take That album)|Everything Changes]]'' (1993)
*''[[Nobody Else]]'' (1995)
*''[[Beautiful World (Take That album)|Beautiful World]]'' (2006)
*''[[The Circus (Take That album)|The Circus]]'' (2008)
*''[[Progress (Take That album)|Progress]]'' (2010)
*''[[III (Take That album)|III]]'' (2014)
*''[[Wonderland (Take That album)|Wonderland]]'' (2017)
*''[[This Life (Take That album)|This Life]]'' (2023)
<!--- For studio albums only; which excludes compilations such as Odyssey --->

==Tours==
* Party Tour (1992–93)
* Everything Changes Tour (1993–94)
* Pops Tour (1994–95)
* Nobody Else Tour (1995)
* [[The Ultimate Tour (Take That)|The Ultimate Tour]] (2006)
* [[Beautiful World Tour 2007|Beautiful World Tour]] (2007)
* [[Take That Presents: The Circus Live|Take That Present The Circus Live]] (2009)
* [[Progress Live]] (2011)
* [[Take That Live]] (2015)
* [[Wonderland Live]] (2017)
* [[Greatest Hits Live (Take That)|Greatest Hits Live]] (2019)
* [[This Life on Tour]] (2024)
* [[The Circus Live – Summer 2026]] (2026)

==See also==
*[[Boy band#Best-selling boy bands|List of best-selling boy bands]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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*[http://www.takethat.com.cn Chinese Fansite]
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