Families 'to join Take That on tour'

Take That will reportedly be joined by their partners and children on their next tour.

It was confirmed last week that Robbie Williams had rejoined the group for their next album and tour.

The Mirror reports that Mark Owen wanted wife Emma Ferguson to join him on tour, following his admission to cheating on her earlier this year.

"The boys are no longer youngsters, living the life of Riley and going out every night, boozing," a source said.

"They’re men now, they have responsibilities. And next year’s tour will reflect this more than ever. The families have been consulted at every stage in negotiations so far, and the women are adamant they will be a part of this tour."

Among the group's partners are Gary Barlow's wife Dawn and Robbie Williams's fiancée Ayda Field.

The source added: "They won’t be at every venue but facilities - family dressing rooms, a creche and healthy backstage food and drink options - will be provided at each arena.

"Mark wants to be really close to his family throughout the album promotion later this year and next summer’s tour, so a lot of the ideas were his. Obviously he has a lot to prove to Emma, but he is determined to do it. It’ll be a real family affair."

The five-piece's new album is due to be released in November.