They wowed fans by reuniting as a four piece for a virtual performance from their homes on Friday night for charity amid the coronavirus.
Yet Mark Owen’s appearance set tongues wagging between viewers after appearing unrecognisable on the show, sporting a long head of grey hair and a moustache.
The singer, 48, joined forces with his former bandmates Gary Barlow, 49, Robbie Williams, 46, and Howard Donald, 52, for the YouTube gig by Compare The Meerkat.
Who’s that? Mark Owen’s appearance set tongues wagging between viewers after appearing unrecognisable on the show, sporting a long head of grey hair and a moustache
Mark pulled out all the stops for the performance and sported a flamboyant yellow floral shirt with bright lemon-coloured trousers and a cream fedora.
Although Mark looked amazing, fans drew comparisons between the star and Tiger King Joe Exotic, TV presenter Keith Lemon and X Factor contestant Wagner.
Taking to Twitter, many questioned why Mark looked so different and said that he looked more like the big cat keeper rather than his typically clean-cut self.
Comparison: Following the performance fans said Mark looked like Tiger King Joe Exotic
Reaction: One fan wrote: ‘Why does Mark Owen now look like Tiger King extra? #meerkatmusic #takethat’
Looking good! Mark pulled out all the stops for the performance and sported a flamboyant yellow floral shirt with bright lemon-coloured trousers and a cream fedora
One fan wrote: ‘Why does Mark Owen now look like Tiger King extra? #meerkatmusic #takethat.’
While another added: ‘Mark Owen thinks he’s Joe Exotic. @takethat.’
Another fan saw similarities between Mark and Celeb Juice host Keith, and said: ‘#TakeThat great stuff! Mark Owen looks like a grey Keith Lemon.’
A fourth added: Was that Keith Lemon doing an impression of Mark Owen on Meerkat Music tonight or Mark Owen doing an impression of you???’
Striking: Although Mark looked amazing, fans drew comparisons between the star and Tiger King Joe Exotic, TV presenter Keith Lemon and X Factor contestant Wagner
Mirror image? Other viewers said that he also had a likeness to X Factor icon Wagner
Other viewers said that he also had a likeness to X Factor icon Wagner.
With one writing: ‘Why is Wagner from the X Factor singing with Take That instead of Mark Owen?’
While another shared a picture of the contestant and said: ‘Mark Owen has turned into Wagner during lockdown #TakeThat.’
Back together! The singer, 48, joined forces with his former bandmates Gary Barlow, 49, Robbie Williams, 46, and Howard Donald, 52, for the YouTube gig by Compare The Meerkat
Elsewhere during the show, in his typical style, Robbie made a late entrance and made reference to his reluctance to join them for their reunion in 2006, as he said: ‘More importantly, I’m here now. Last time, I was 15 years late.’
The gig marked the first time Robbie, who quit the band in 1995, has performed with Take That since The X Factor final in 2018.
After kick-starting with The Greatest Day, Mark took the reins to perform Shine with the aid of a step ladder in his garage.
It was then when Robbie decided to join the trio for performances of their classic hits Back For Good, The Flood, Pray and Never Forget.
Amazing: Robbie delighted fans as he reunited with Take That for the virtual performance
They’re back! Robbie decided to join the trio for performances of their classic hits Back For Good, The Flood, Pray and Never Forget
He’s still got it: Robbie looked every inch the showman in a pink leopard print blazer as the boys, minus Jason Orange, pulled out all the stops for the virtual gig
Robbie looked every inch the showman in a pink leopard print blazer as the boys, minus Jason Orange, pulled out all the stops for the virtual gig, with disco lights, party poppers and a whole host of props.
In an interval, the group discussed what they have learnt during lockdown.
Howard said: ‘I’ve never read so many children’s book in the last six weeks. I’ve read more books than in my life.’
Mark added: ‘One thing I have learnt is to save on using kitchen roll, I used to use kitchen roll and toilet roll less because it came quite scarce.’
Born performer: Gary Barlow kick-started the gig with The Greatest Day
Signing his heart out: Mark took the reins to perform Shine with the aid of a step ladder and his guitar in his garage
Royalty: Howard decided to wear an elaborate crown for the reunion
Fans took to Twitter in their droves to praise Robbie and the boys for filling their homes with nostalgic memories.
One Twitter user said: ‘Free Take That concert, this is the best evening ever’, while another added of Robbie’s joke: ‘Robbie Williams, “Last time I was 15 years late!!” Loving it.’
A third chimed: ‘My cute little baby boy Robbie is finally here’.
‘Night made @robbiewilliams joining Take That for online gig,’ added another superfan.
‘Loved watching you all together again, was a real tonic I needed. Thanks guys’, typed another fan.
Putting on a show: He later changed into a smart blazer for the band’s performance on The Flood
Frontman: Gary was in his element as he played the piano and sang into the microphone
Delighted: Fans took to Twitter in their droves to praise Robbie and the boys for filling their homes with nostalgic memories