Gutted by a Boy Band

[przed]

Got home from seeing a Cirque du Soleil show with the family to find the news that Jason Orange has quit Take That.



I've been suspecting this might happen for a while, and also suspecting that I'd be a teary mess when it did, and I was right on both counts.

TT has been the fandom of my heart for a while now, and I've been looking forward to seeing them in concert pretty much since I stumbled into the fandom. I'm sad that when they tour next year--and I still do want to see them when they tour next year--that it will be without Jason.

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[rangerke.livejournal.com]

I hope he will be happier now he’s made his decision, even though he always looked so in his element on stage. I’ll miss seeing him dance and smile and hearing him sing…

At least the others feel confident enough to continue with the three of them, but no more (dance) partner for Howard, no bickering wife for Mark. Now there really is a piece missing.

Just very, very sad…

[przed.livejournal.com]

I do imagine he'll be happier now. He's such a paradox in that he always seemed to enjoy the performing, even if he clearly found the trappings of fame problematic. But yes, I'm sad I've missed the chance to see him dance and hear him sing live.

I am glad that the others are going to continue, though there will definitely seem to be a piece missing. (No Jason and Howard lifting Mark over a piano during Shine!)

Very, very sad as well.