Gary Barlow confirms Take That will record new album in 2013

Gary Barlow has confirmed Take That will return to the studio in February next year to work on a new album.

The X Factor judge set out his band’s plans for the year ahead in an interview with The Mirror, telling them: “I have got a lot of Take That stuff next year and then, hopefully, a tour the year after.”

“A new studio album feels right for us, it has always been in our minds.

“The band cycles are obvious. Everyone wanted a year off this year, and now everybody can’t wait to get back into the studio in February and that is what we are going to do. So, hopefully, an album for Christmas and a tour the following year.

“Mark [Owen’s] solo album is out next year,” Barlow continued. “I was talking to him about it earlier today, and he’s very excited about it.

“Then at the end of 2013, there’ll be a Take That album. We’re far from over. We’re all creative, we’re singers and songwriters. There’s plenty left in us, don’t worry.”

Barlow also revealed in the same interview that he didn’t know if he would be able to co-exist on the same judging panel as Simon Cowell, should he return to The X Factor as rumoured.