ROBBIE WILLIAMS IS REJOINING TAKE THAT FOR ONE-OFF VIRTUAL PERFORMANCE - 29 May

Prima 18 May 2020 - by Joe Anderton

© Getty Mark Owen, Robbie Williams, Gary Barlow and Howard Donald of Take That attending the Gala Night for Take That's The Band musical, in association with the Elton John AIDs Foundation, held at the Haymarket Theatre, London (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images)

Robbie Williams and Take That are reuniting for a special performance of some of their greatest hits, although this time it will be a virtual reunion.

In order to keep fans entertained and raise some money for good causes during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Robbie, Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald will get together from their individual homes.

The gig will take place on Friday, May 29 at 8pm on the Compare the Meerkat YouTube channel and Facebook Live, aiming to fundraise for a music therapy charity and one that supports concert crew workers.

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"This is a world first for us!" the group said in a statement (via The Sun). "Reuniting with our old friend online for a one-off performance! 

"It's always great getting back together with Robbie and we are really excited to be part of this unique show that everyone can enjoy from home.

"We are also delighted to be supporting Nordoff Robbins and Crew Nation around this show, two charities very close to our hearts."

Robbie added: "I am really looking forward to performing with the boys again – it's always a pleasure. Nordoff Robbins and Crew Nation are both such brilliant charities and I'm thrilled to be supporting them around this show.

© Getty Take That (with Robbie Williams, middle back) on 01.11.1992 in Dortmund. (Photo by Fryderyk Gabowicz/picture alliance via Getty Images)"If we can't go to the stadium…we'll bring the stadium to us." 

After years of feuding, Robbie joined the group in 2010 for the excellent Progress album and tour, and a handful of performances since – most recently on The X Factor in 2018, when Robbie was one of the judges with wife Ayda Field.

Jason Orange won't be taking part in the performance (at least he hasn't been announced to be) after he left in 2014, citing that he no longer wanted to commit to the lifestyle of making and promoting music.

Robbie recently admitted that no-one has any idea where Jason is, although he might have been joking in his typical Robbie style.