Mark Owen and his wife are expecting their third child

Three Take That
Babies On The Way!

Mark Owen has followed his Take That bandmates Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow to announce that he and his wife Emma Ferguson are expecting a child in 2012.

Mark Owen

It seems Take That has been making good use of their time off as three of them have announced in the past month that they have babies on the way! First was Gary Barlow, then Robbie Williams, and now Mark Owen has followed the trend.

40-year-old Mark has had a tough few years including a battle with alcoholism and revelations that he had been unfaithful to his wife, Emma Ferguson. However he and Emma seem to be back on track and are undoubtedly very pleased to have the positive news of the new baby, which will be their third together, to focus on.

After last year's huge Progress tour, Take That are taking a break in 2012. Robbie is working on new solo material and Gary has been busy with his job as X Factor judge. However, the other three band members have been quite quiet, presumably enjoying relaxing with their families while they've got the time.

It has been rumoured that Robbie will not be returning to the group for their next album and tour, but he remains on good terms with his bandmates. However, the new dads may be hanging out at more playgrounds than pubs from now on.

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