Robbie Williams blasted for bad language in Take That live shows

THE Take That tour may be a complete sell-out – but the Robbie Williams’ solo section has caused a mini-walkout.

Families have stormed off in protest at his foul-mouthed outbursts and crude gestures, which they say don’t fit with the rest of the family-friendly show.

The singer, 37, emerged on stage for his five-song solo stint on Tuesday night at Wembley Stadium and said: “Can’t believe you’re f****** here.”



He then imitated rolling a cannabis joint before repeatedly sticking two fingers up at the rain-drenched crowd.

The star, who gets to play on his own every night on the Progress tour while his bandmates remain backstage, then said: “Let me introduce myself, my name is Robbie f****** Williams.”

Launching into Rock DJ, he then thrust his hand down his trousers and later said: “Taxi for Robbie. I’d like to get fake tan on my hands and touch a few breasts.”

In case anyone missed the message, he then added: “I want to make you all horny and menstrual.”

It’s not the first time he’s blurted out something controversial on the tour. During a previous show he said: “I just did coke and slept with a whore – but that’s what super-injunctions are for.”

One fan, Julie Smith, from London, said: “I had to put my hands over my daughters’ ears. It was disgusting.

“He spoilt it for the rest of the band, who are true professionals, with all the attention-seeking and histrionics.

“It got to the point where we left during his segment and came back again when he was off.”

Another dad said: “You shouldn’t have to hear the f-word so many times in front of your kids. I’ve been to other Take That shows and this was something else.”

And a fan wrote on a website: “He was offensive and rude, said the f-word at least 12 times and stuck his hands down his trousers. There were many very young children in their audience (some aged only eight, nine or 10) and this was truly inappropriate.”

Music critics have also questioned his on-stage antics. One commentator said: “Something appears to be up with Robbie Williams. The man-band’s black sheep has been, true to boggle-eyed form, treating audiences to his unique brand of erratic behaviour.”

Last night music insiders claimed the fans’ backlash could cause divisions in the band. But a source close to Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange and Mark Owen said that was not true.

Robbie yesterday told how he “likes swear-words”. In a blog posted after the gig, he wrote: “I know they are frowned up (sic) and the refuge of the uneducated but so be it.... F***, f******... can’t be beaten....”

He then claimed he enjoyed introducing himself as “Robbie f****** Williams”, adding: “You have no idea how good it feels in front of 80 thousand people... it’s liberating and a statement of intent.”

The star, who has battled with drink and drugs in the past, claimed he has “little control over what comes out of my mouth, which always makes things interesting”.

Robbie’s spokesman declined to comment.

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