TAKE THAT, the band whose lineup has changed repeatedly since Robbie Williams left the group in 1995, has urged One Direction to call their former member Zayn Malik.

    At Manchester radio station Key 103, Take That bandmates drew comparisons between Malik and Williams. “Hopefully maybe somebody’s phoned Zayn and made sure he’s all right,” Mark Owen said. “One thing that we never did when Rob left us the first time is we never called.” Take That admitted that their reluctance to support Williams following his departure led to a 10-year break in their relationship. “You kind of get caught up in your world and you forget sometimes,” said Owen.

    Owen, Gary Barlow and Howard Donald of Take That were speaking ahead of their first full tour as a trio since Jason Orange left the band last September. “I think it’s sometimes easier for the band because you’re brothers, you stand together,” said Barlow, “and it’s always hard for the one that leaves but I’m sure he’s got good people around him.”(SD-Agencies)