Gary Barlow says Take That fans aren’t "interested" in their alleged tax dodging.
The 43-year-old singer, bandmates Mark Owen and Howard Donald and manager Jonathan Wild came under fire earlier this year when it was claimed they’d put £20million into a tax avoidance scheme, but he says it won’t affect their careers.
Speaking about the scandal for the first time, he said: "It’s a problem. It’s something we’ve got to get to the bottom of and sort.
"Our fans, they want to buy our records and watch our tours. They’re not interested."
The former ‘X Factor’ judge also insisted they’re forbidden from talking too much about their alleged tax affairs because of on-going legal proceedings.
He told The Sun newspaper: "We can’t talk about it. And to be honest, I don’t want to talk about it. It’s actually a private thing."
Meanwhile, Howard has claimed Jason Orange’s departure from the band last month after 23 years had "absolutely nothing" to do with the avoidance scheme and said he would be more than welcome at their next tour.
He said: "We’ll invite him but whether he comes or not is another thing."
Former bandmate Robbie Williams will also not be returning to work with the ‘Rule the World’ hitmakers.
Mark admitted: "We’ve known for some time Robbie wasn’t going to be on the record.
"It has been a bit tricky what’s gone on – it’s not the easiest.
"Hopefully by this time next year, the tax thing will be sorted out, we’ll be doing live shows and it will be a positive time for us."
Gary Barlow: Take That fans not interested in tax avoidance
