Boyband icon – who won eight BRITs and enjoyed a VERY high-profile affair – is barely recognizable from the heartthrob days… but can YOU recognize the ’90s hunk?
He was the object of many swooning girls’ affections in the 1990s.
And as the heartthrob of his band, fans will remember his boyish looks and charm, which led to him having an affair with Lulu.
After reuniting with the group in 2005, he permanently left the group in 2014, much to the chagrin of both new and old fans. Together with his four – and later three – other band members, he scored eight BRIT Awards and five Ivor Novellos.
On Thursday, the musician was spotted cycling around London looking handsome with a bushy beard.
But can YOU guess who the boy bander is?
Boyband icon – who won eight BRITs and enjoyed a VERY high-profile affair – is barely recognizable from the heartthrob days… but can YOU recognize the ’90s hunk?
It’s Jason Orange! Jason was spotted cycling in London rocking some designer salt and pepper stubble and a baker’s boy cap
Way back when: Jason (above left) is pictured with his bandmates Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Mark Owen and Robbie Williams in 1992
Who is that guy! Jason rocks a dashing new look, with notable changes from his ’90s goatee
It’s Jason Orange!
Jason was spotted cycling in London rocking some designer salt and pepper stubble and a baker’s boy cap.
The hunk rose to fame when Take That formed in 1990 and remained in the group until they split in 1996, a move that came a year after Robbie Williams’ premature departure.
Alongside Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen, the group reunited without Robbie before Jason eventually left in 2014.
During their time with the band he enjoyed a string of romances with stunning stars, including a much-rumoured relationship with Sixties sensation Lulu, with whom the band recorded Relight My Fire.
Jason also enjoyed a romance with Wheel Of Fortune star Jenny Powell after they met in 1992 and remained a couple until 1995.
Jenny later said, “I still talk to him. In fact, I recently introduced my boyfriend to him and he got Jason’s seal of approval. He is sweet and his mother and family are still near us. They’re in Manchester.’
In his statement announcing his departure in 2014, Jason said: ‘I want to start by saying how proud I am of what we have achieved together over the years…
Cheeky! During their time with the band, Jason (left) enjoyed a string of romances with stunning stars, including a much-rumoured union with Sixties sensation Lulu (centre), with whom the band recorded Relight My Fire.
Boys: Alongside Gary Barlow (pictured), Howard Donald and Mark Owen, the group reunited without Robbie before Jason eventually left in 2014
Swoon: The hunk rose to fame when Take That formed in 1990 and remained in the group until they split in 1996, a move that came a year after Robbie Williams’ premature departure
‘However, at a band meeting last week I confirmed to Mark, Gary and Howard that I would not commit to recording and promoting a new album…
‘I have spent some of the best years of my life with Take That and I would like to thank everyone who has been part of my journey, including my bandmates, who I feel are like brothers to me…
‘My thanks especially go to all the good, kind, beautiful and always loyal fans of the band, without whom none of this would have been possible. Thank you…
‘At the end of the Progress tour I started to wonder if maybe this was the right time not to continue with Take That. At the beginning of this year, with my full knowledge and blessing, the boys started writing new material.’
Wow! Jason is seen in 1993 putting on a fine display on stage
Cheeky! He looked dashing as he zoomed through the streets