Robbie Williams has confirmed he will not rejoin Take That for their upcoming new album and proposed tour.

Speaking to The Sun newspaper today, Williams said that he would be stepping back from rejoining his former band, though still have the project in his heart.

“Logistically, I can’t do it. I have the tour and I’m going to be a dad again” he said, following “It doesn’t mean to say I won’t join in along the way. Whatever happens, I am absolutely going to be in Take That – I love being in Take That. After the tour wraps, I’m going away for a year or two.”

Williams is gearing up to embark on his Swings Both Ways tour this summer, hitting seventeen dates throughout the country. Head over to Ticketmaster UK here for all dates and ticketing information.