Jason Orange looks unrecognisable from his boy band days as he steps out in Cheshire while Take That perform in Italy during their European tour

Jason Orange looked unrecognisable from his boy band days as the star was pictured out and about in Cheshire on Thursday, while Take That performed in Italy.

The former singer, 54, who rose to prominence in the pop group in 1990 before quitting in 2014, cut a smart casual figure as he strolled around Hale Village. 

He sported a crisp white shirt and a dark grey jacket as he casually strolled the streets.

He teamed a pair of baggy trousers with the smart casual ensemble and sported a pair of suede ankle boots. 

Showcasing his salt-and-pepper locks and rugged beard, Jason opted for a pair of orange-tinted shades.

Jason Orange looked unrecognisable from his boy band days as the ex-boy band star was pictured out and about in Cheshire on Thursday

Jason cut a smart casual figure in a crisp white shirt and a dark grey jacket as he strolled around Hale Village

The former singer, 54, rose to prominence in the pop group Take That in 1990 before quitting in 2014 (pictured in 1991 L-R: Jason, Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald, and Robbie Williams)

And as he made his rare appearance, Take That took to the stage in Bologna, Italy on Thursday evening to put on a show-stopping performance during their ‘This Life’ European tour (pictured L-R: Howard, Gary, and Mark)

The star was also spotted getting into his gold classic Mercedes-Benz. 

It comes as Take That took to the stage in Bologna, Italy on Thursday evening and put on a show-stopping performance during their ‘This Life’ European tour. 

Gary Barlow, 53, Howard Donald, 56, and Mark Owen, 52, commanded attention on stage in similar black and white ensembles as they sang their hearts out for the fans. 

The trio is currently on the Italy leg of their tour, and on Saturday they will head to Barcelona to perform, before making a trip to Marbella.   

Jason shot to fame as part of the original line-up of the group alongside fan favourite Gary Barlow, 53, Howard Donald, 56, Robbie Williams, 50, and Mark Owen, 52.

However, fans were left feeling gutted when Robbie quit the band in 1995, and a year later they all went their separate ways. 

The band then decided to reunite without Robbie in 2005. 

At the time of his departure in 2014, Jason said: ‘I want to start by saying how proud I am of what we have achieved together over the years.’ 

He teamed a pair of baggy trousers with the smart casual ensemble and sported a pair of suede ankle boots

The star was also spotted getting into his gold classic Mercedes-Benz as he sported a pair of orange-tinted shades

‘I have spent some of the best years of my life with Take That and I’d like to thank everyone who has been a part of my journey, including my bandmates, who I feel are like brothers to me.’ 

In 2023, Mark mentioned Jason during an interview with The Times and claimed he felt he ‘didn’t want to do it anymore’.

He said: ‘I think Jason felt like he didn’t want to do it any more. But I’m not going to speak for him. He’s still here anyway.’

‘The other day we were trying to work out who the best joke-teller in the band is and remembered how Jason always laughed before he got to the punchline.’ 

Robbie reunited with the band in 2020 for a special lockdown performance, however, Jason decided to not take part. 

His rare appearance comes as Gary, Howard, and Mark gave eager fans an incredible show on Thursday as they performed at the Sequoie Music Park 

Mark, 52, cut a smart casual figure in a diamond knitted vest and a shirt as he strummed on the guitar 

He teamed the vest with a pair of jeans which featured a layered skirt 

Howard, 56, also cut a similar figure in a diamond knitted sleeve-less vest as he sang his heart out on stage 

The trio is currently on the Italy leg of their tour, and on Saturday they will head to Barcelona to perform, before making a trip to Marbella

Speaking about his bandmate Jason in an interview with Metro, Gary said: ‘We hear from Jason now and again.’ 

‘Then when you reply the email doesn’t work. It’s bigger than we all know. Him cutting himself off from a life he just didn’t want any more.’ 

‘If you were 20 you would open the discussion up, but he is a grown man. You have to respect the fact he doesn’t want to do this. It was hard for us to watch him go.’ 

Gary also admitted that Jason ‘didn’t want any creative involvement’ and ‘wanted to leave’. 

It comes after Jason quit the band and entertainment in 2014 as his bandmates claimed he ‘didn’t want to do it anymore’ (Gary, Howard, Jason, Mark and Robbie pictured in 1991)