At a press conference in London on 25 November 2005 the group front man Gary Barlow announced: "Thanks for giving us the last 10 years off but unfortunately the rumours are true. Take That are going back on tour." The news came after renewed interest in the group following a televised documentary proved to be a ratings success and their album Never Forget – The Ultimate Collection peaked at #2 in the UK Albums Chart.
On November 25, 2005, at a press conference in London, Gary Barlow, Take That's lead singer, announced that despite giving fans a break over the past decade, the band would be returning to tour. This announcement came after their album Never Forget – The Ultimate Collection reached #2 on the UK Albums Chart and was preceded by renewed interest due to a successful documentary.