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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lucy Leeson

Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald: Who knows Take That best?

They are one of the most successful pop groups in British history, selling millions of albums worldwide and performing to millions of fans across the globe.

Take That delighted fans on Friday (19 September), when Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald announced a huge The Circus comeback tour for 2026, with stadium dates across the UK.

After forming in 1990, it would be fair to say the band know each other and Take That inside out.

The Independent put the band to the test with a special Take That quiz.

We asked Gary, Mark and Howard the following questions:

What was the original name of Take That?

Where did the band’s first single chart in the UK?

Who is the best dancer?

And... Complete this Take That song lyric - The rumours true, you know that there’ve been others.... .

Watch the full interview to find out the lucky winner.

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