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OOh where's that Norma?

I don't think that people are being harder on Howard than on Mark or letting Howard away with it at all. I think that people are just not suprised when it comes to Howard as he's done it before (with the Mother of his first daughter). That's my take on it anyway.

Getting a Gary story would be golddust for the tabloids - don't think they will get one though!!

Here we go! What a non-story. I'll bet they've had that for ages (I saw pics of him with that girl a couple of weeks ago) but it only became remotely interesting with the Mark furore. I agree with you both - I love their music and tours but I couldn't care less what they do in their private lives. I'm under no illusions that they are all perfect and never have been :lol:

My favourite (member of TT and Limerick) :lol:

I feel the tiniest bit sorry for him even though he totally brought this on himself. Not half as sorry as I feel for his wife and kids and the rest of his family though. He obviously has problems besides the alcohol. Who really knows but some of it seems to stem from when TT broke up. They were all very seriously affected by it in different ways. I always assumed that Mark was the least affected but obviously not. As Iris already pointed out - just because someone is smiling doesn't mean that they are happy.

I can't believe that TTO is still down! If they keep it down for too long people won't bother going back to it :rolleyes:. I'm sure a few of the one night stands will come out of the woodwork now so it could be in the papers for a few weeks to come. I actually wouldn't be surprised if the album etc go up a few places just because Mark and TT have been in the papers regardless of what it's about.

Love it

Only showered and coward spring to mind if that's of any use?:lol:

They had better not!! I supposed if he was going off with fans on tour it must have been very obvious to some people. Certain things that I have read now make sense. I'm just surprised that it didn't come out sooner with so many people knowing! Even if the album comes out this year it will be the very end of the year I'm sure.

You do have a way with words Norma! :lol:

When did you first hear about it Iris? It was certainly news to me. I feel sorry for his wife that it was splashed across the papers. It must be hard enough for her to deal with without everyone knowing about it. I did suspect that he was a little bit fond of the drink after reading fan stories from the tours. I was wondering why the forum on TTO was down last night. Now I know why!!

Yeah me too actually. It would have looked a bit sad if they did. The Liam bit is definately worth a watch - hilarious to see a fully grown man acting like a stroppy teenager :lol:

Well what a waste of time that was! It was rubbish - all that fuss over the 30 year anniversary. I only watched it because I though that Peter Kay would be good but the whole thing was just meh. I spent most of my time flicking to the other side. One born every minute (about a labour ward) was about a million times more exciting that that. I should have known better though - The Brits is always a disappointment. The only bit I enjoyed was Liam Gallagher being obnoxious!

12 weeks is a great run for the DVD and very well deserved. It's so disappointing about the Live Act Category. I'll be recording The Brits so I can fast forward the bits that I can't bear to watch! With Robbie being there this year I can't help but remember the year that David Walliams and Matt Lucas dressed up as Howard and Gary. I wasn't even a TT fan the first time around but I remember not finding that funny at all and thinking how obnoxious the whole thing was :angry:

1. Take That - Patience (40 points) 2. Coldplay - Viva La Vida 3. Duffy - Mercy 4. Girls Aloud - The Promise 5. Mel C ft Lisa 'Left Eye'Lopes - Never be the same again 6. Spiller ft Sophie Ellis Bextor - Groovejet 7. Gorillaz - DARE 8. Estelle ft Kanye West - American Boy 9. Kylie Minogue - Can't Get You Out of My Head 10. All Saints - Pure Shores

Thanks for the reminder Norma. Will do my vote later.

I really can't see a TT/Robbie collaboration for The Brits. I just don't see why they would bother do it after such a snub. The only reason that I could see them turning up would be if they had a record/single to promote. Part of me is really insulted that they didn't receive a nomination for The Circus (and of course the whole axing of the Best Live Act debacle) but part of me is glad because I'm pretty sure that they would have no chance of winning anyway unless it was down to a public vote. I agree with Norma, I think that it's better to not be nominated than to lose out like Coldplay and leona Lewis did in recent years. The only good thing about the Brits in recent years has been when TT have performed on it. Wouldn't bother myself watching it otherwise!

Am surprised and delighted by the single sales! Athough I liked all three singles that they released from The Circus I personally didn't think that they were as good as Patience, Shine and Rule The World. Am really looking forward to a new album at the end of this year hopefully. I can't wait to hear what they come up with!

That's brilliant news!

Happy New Year Everyone - Hope you have a great one

I think that you are right about that. The Irish chart is a bit odd at the best of times. The two new albums only went to number 1 after TT made television performances. I imagine that the live album may go up a few places next week.

I hardly ever go on there anymore, especially if I want to see if there's any news. I'm much more likely to get it here first! The petty squabbling also does my head in :wacko:

Oh bless 'Q' - what a lovely thing to say and so true. That's what so great about the Abbey Road CD - you can hear them all singing so clearly and the harmonies are really gorgeous. It really showcases their talents.

I am LOVING the Abbey Road Session CD :heart: . The tracks that stand out for me are HDICTT, Rule the World and Julie.