they reformed in 2006 and went on tour, without robbie williams. williams rejoined the band in 2009, doing the progress sessions. in 2011 williams and take that toured europe on their progress live tour to promote the album. in october of the same year williams chose to leave the group again to focus on his solo career, however, in 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2020 williams has performed with the group occasionally.