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Wednesday January 9, 2008

Former Take That star Robbie Williams says he can’t face being on tour again – because his last one nearly killed him.

The ‘Rock DJ’ star, 33, admitted he looks like fat, comparing himself bushy-bearded ‘Flash Gordon’ actor Brian Blessed after scoffing mountains of mince pies over Christmas.

Robbie announced he will not be touring “any time soon” and probably won’t release a proper album this year – and says he’s tempted to quit for good.

Robbie told fans: “There might not be a proper album out this year and there definitely won’t be a tour any time soon. F*** that, the last one nearly killed me.

“There will be some kind of something this year.

“I might just put the B-sides to the next album out first online. Then put an album out in 2009. Which means you won’t be seeing a lot of me on stage for a while. Sorry folks.

“I do have to say, the more time I’m spending away from public life, the more I like it. Unfortunately I have a massive competitive urge that wants me to put out three albums a year.

“Which one will win? I’m sure as soon as I get bored I’ll be back. But right now there’s a soy vanilla latte and mince pie waiting for me in the kitchen.”

The Robster checked into rehab two months after his 2006 Close Encounters tour ended in December that year.

The singer admitted on his blog: “Christmas was a glutton feast – I neither fit into my pop star trousers or my bed for that matter.

“And with this bad back and gammy knee, exercise is a bit of a problem – so expect me to look like Brian Blessed in a tabloid near you soon.”