Robbie Williams reveals why he's decided to quit social media
His social accounts will be run by his team
Robbie Williams
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 8th Oct 2018 Last updated 8th Oct 2018
Robbie Williams has shocked fans by quitting social media, with his social accounts reportedly now looked after by his team, while he fulfills his role as a judge on The X Factor.
The pop star, who has previously battled depression and anxiety, explained how removing himself from Twitter and other social media platforms would protect his mental wellbeing.
The former Take That singer has revealed that he decided to leave social media because he fears backlash over his opinions on this year’s series of The X Factor, where he is a judge. Robbie Williams explained how the "love is massive" on social media, however, "hate can make you feel like the world is crashing in."
Now take a look at Take That through the years:
Take That (1991)
Take That's original line-up of Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Mark Owen, Jason Orange and Robbie Williams.
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Take That (2017)
Take That continue as a trio to this day.
Take That (1991)
Take That's original line-up of Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Mark Owen, Jason Orange and Robbie Williams.
Take That (1992)
In 1992 Take That had hits with 'It Only Takes a Minute', 'A Million Love Songs' and 'Could It Be Magic'.
Take That (1993)
Take That had huge success in 1993 with 'Pray', 'Relight My Fire' (featuring Lulu) and 'Babe'.
Take That (1994)
The band's success continued in 1994 with 'Everything Changes' and 'Sure'. Here they are performing at The BRITs 1994.
Robbie Williams (1995)
Robbie Williams left Take That in 1995.
Take That (1995)
The remaining members of Take That continued to perform as a quartet.
Take That (1996)
Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Mark Owen and Jason Orange performed at The BRITs in 1996.
Take That (2005)
After a break of nearly 10 years, Take That members Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Mark Owen and Jason Orange reformed in 2005.
Take That (2006)
Take That performed on The X Factor in 2006. In 2006 they had a Number 1 single with 'Patience'.
Take That (2007)
In 2007 Take That embarked on their 'Beautiful World' tour.
Take That with Robbie Williams (2010)
Robbie Williams made an unexpected return to the group in 2010 for the wildly successful album, 'Progress' and its live tour.
Take That as a trio (2014)
In 2014, Jason Orange announced he would be leaving the group and they continued as a trio made up of Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen.
Take That (2017)
Take That continue as a trio to this day.
Take That (1991)
Take That's original line-up of Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Mark Owen, Jason Orange and Robbie Williams.
Take That (1992)
In 1992 Take That had hits with 'It Only Takes a Minute', 'A Million Love Songs' and 'Could It Be Magic'.
Take That (1993)
Take That had huge success in 1993 with 'Pray', 'Relight My Fire' (featuring Lulu) and 'Babe'.
Take That (1994)
The band's success continued in 1994 with 'Everything Changes' and 'Sure'. Here they are performing at The BRITs 1994.
Robbie Williams (1995)
Robbie Williams left Take That in 1995.
Take That (1995)
The remaining members of Take That continued to perform as a quartet.
Take That (1996)
Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Mark Owen and Jason Orange performed at The BRITs in 1996.
Take That (2005)
After a break of nearly 10 years, Take That members Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Mark Owen and Jason Orange reformed in 2005.
Take That (2006)
Take That performed on The X Factor in 2006. In 2006 they had a Number 1 single with 'Patience'.
Take That (2007)
In 2007 Take That embarked on their 'Beautiful World' tour.
Take That with Robbie Williams (2010)
Robbie Williams made an unexpected return to the group in 2010 for the wildly successful album, 'Progress' and its live tour.
Take That as a trio (2014)
In 2014, Jason Orange announced he would be leaving the group and they continued as a trio made up of Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen.
Take That (2017)
Take That continue as a trio to this day.
Robbie was announced as a judge on The X Factor, alongside his wife Ayda Williams, One Direction star Louis Tomlinson and returning judge Simon Cowell, back in the summer. Shortly after his involvement was confirmed, he spoke to Lorraine Kelly revealing why he chose to be a judge saying, "Genuinely it was the Ayda card. You know, I thought about doing it often but I have been really busy with my own career.
"Then Ayda got a call in the car from Nigel the producer of the show and said, 'Do you think Rob will do it if you do it too?' And instantly, I was like that makes complete sense - I’m totally in.
"Do you know the amazing thing is since starting to do the show - I can’t believe I haven’t done it before!"
We're now well into the current series of The X Factor, as the Judges' Houses continues. And Robbie Williams has enlisted the help from comedian and Britain's Got Talent judge David Walliams.
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In other X Factor news, contestant Scarlett Lee, who impressed Simon Cowell and over 50 famous faces at his house in Malibu, has revealed the shocking online abuse she's received, since being on the show.
Scarlett opened up about online trolls when she appeared on today's (Monday 8th October) episode of Lorraine. Speaking to Lorraine Kelly, she said, "It's so nasty. They would shout at me in the street, and say stuff online. Picking on my appearance. I can’t work it out, I’ve not been brought up that way!"
