Robbie Williams Won't Be Back This Year

Gigwise apologises for being the barer of such terrible news first thing on a Wednesday morning, but Robbie Williams has vowed that he will not be releasing a record this year or touring any time soon.

The former Take That star was speaking on his official blog, where he admitted that his last world tour nearly killed him so he’s taking a well earned rest. The singer also admitted that he’s become fat again after binging on food over Christmas.

Williams said: “There might not be a proper album out this year and there definitely won’t be a tour any time soon. **** that, the last one nearly killed me.

“There will be some kind of something this year. I might just put the B-sides to the next album out first online. Then put an album out in 2009. Which means you won’t be seeing a lot of me on stage for a while. Sorry folks.

"I do have to say, the more time I’m spending away from public life, the more I like it. Unfortunately I have a massive competitive urge that wants me to put out three albums a year.”

He continued: “Christmas was a glutton feast - I neither fit into my pop star trousers or my bed for that matter.

“And with this bad back and gammy knee, exercise is a bit of a problem - so expect me to look like Brian Blessed in a tabloid near you soon.”