The stadium has teased a major clue ahead of the hotly-anticipated Take That announcement at 10am this morningTake that signs have appeared outside the Etihad Stadium in ManchesterTake that signs have appeared outside the Etihad Stadium in Manchester(Image: Instagram (Take That))

Take That fans have been speculating overnight as the legendary boyband’s logo appeared on a number of stadiums across the UK. In exciting news for fans in Manchester, that included at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

Fans have been sent into a frenzy over the past week, after a number of teasers from the Manchester band about a big announcement due to come at 10am on Friday.

Many have speculated that the announcement has something to do with The Circus – Take That’s acclaimed album of 2009 that went on to be the theme for one of their most spectacular concert tours to date The Circus Live.

That tour is widely regarded as one of Take That’s best ever productions, bringing theatrics, circus dancers and performers as well as the band riding a life-sized animatronic elephant to stadiums in 2009, in what was the fastest-selling show in UK history.

Last night fans took to social media to share their predictions and images of the stadiums. A double T symbol has been pictured on the screens outside of the Etihad Stadium in Manchester along with circus symbol depicting an elephant.

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The logo has also appeared on a number of other stadiums around the UK including on the side of St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, The Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Sunderland’s Stadium of Light, the London Stadium, Coventry Building Society Arena and Hampden Park in Glasgow.

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Stadiums have also been sharing videos of the circus symbol on their social media channels, and the band have also shared a string of similar reels on their official Instagram account.

One fan wrote: “Eeek!! I’ve just seen that Etihad stadium is playing the Take That symbol and circus tour signs on their screens outside the ground. Looks like The Circus tour part ll is happening next year. I couldn’t be anymore excited!!!!”

Another sharing their excitement added: “Take That taking the Circus back on a stadium tour. I could actually cry.”

Since Monday, cryptic videos have been posted on Take That’s social media every day after announcing that they’re “back together” and “talking about touring.”

Take That’s Circus Live tour was a huge hit in 2009. The band pictured in clown get-up on stage in Sunderland.(Image: Getty Images)

The first video shared by the band this week showed a man in a black and white top and braces readying a balloon to be blown up – with colourful balloons seen in the background.

It was followed by two other cryptic circus videos on Tuesday and Wednesday showing a unicycle being prepared and a man applying clown make-up.

The band last performed together as a trio on their This Life tour, which included two nights at Manchester’s Co-op Live as well as five shows at the city’s AO Arena in 2024.

Take That’s Howard, Gary and Mark shared this new photo and major new music and tour news with fans (Image: Take That)

And the final cryptic video posted this week showed the current lineup of Howard, Gary and Mark all preparing for a circus, as they prepare for whatever the final announcement will be.

The post also shared an emoji of an elephant – the most spectacular part of their previous Circus Live tour.

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