Take That aren't closed to the idea of Jason Orange returning to the band.
The singer announced last week he'd no longer be a part of the group, but former bandmates Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald have ensured he knows the door is open for him to return whenever he'd like - even as early as next week.
The Daily Mirror newspaper was told by a source: "The boys are obviously still incredibly close, and even though the statements went out last week, if Jason had wanted to come back and rejoin his bandmates, he would have been very welcome - and that was made clear to him.
"They have so much history together, and as final touches were being put on the new record, Jason could have been added to the tracks as they'll be working on them all next week.
"He has been adamant he wanted to break away from the group since the last tour, he just grew tired of all the fame. He started to resent it.
"It's been such a difficult decision everyone wanted to let him know he could always come back - even a week after quitting.
"They're committed to moving forward as a trio but the door will always be open for Jason."
The trio are now said to be working hard on an "upbeat" new single.
The Sun was told: "It's a really upbeat number and more dance-orientated.
"The rough version sounds brilliant and there's confidence it will be a big hit."
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