Jason Orange has left Take That ahead of the release of the band's seventh studio album.

The singer announced the news online, saying "there have been no fallings out, only a decision on my part that I no longer wish to do this."

Reuniting in 2006 after a 10-year hiatus, the group went on to release three more albums and complete a number of worldwide tours. This year they started recording new material for their next LP.

Mark Owen, Gary ...