“What an embarrassment”: Fans react as Take That gigs are MOVED to AO Arena as Co-op Live opening delayed AGAIN

Take That fans have breathed a sigh of relief after the band announced they are moving their five Co-op Live Arena gigs to the AO Arena next week and not cancelling the shows.

The band announced on their social media pages this evening (May 2) that their shows were moving amid the ongoing troubles at Co-op Live - with just one date having to change.

Take That were due to play the new venue across five dates next week following Keane and Olivia Rodrigo's now cancelled concerts at the weekend.

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After the arena was forced to pull A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's show on Wednesday night (May 1) following 'technical issues', the likelihood of future gigs at the arena were thrown into doubt.

The statement from Take That said: "Given the ongoing technical issues around the opening of the Co-Op Live Arena we have taken the difficult decision to move our May shows to the AO Arena where we have enjoyed many great nights over the years.

"This is not a decision we have taken lightly, but we wanted to give our fans as much notice as possible.

"We’re mindful many of you will already have travel and accommodation plans in place, so we have chosen this option to minimise inconvenience to as many people as possible.

They added: "Our dates in June in Manchester remain unaffected."

Fans of the band were quick to react to the announcement, calling the move the ‘right decision’ and saying the Co-op live should be ‘ashamed’.

Commenting on Take That’s post Joanne Quinn wrote: “100% the right decision. Co op arena ought to be ashamed of themselves! Thank you boys.”

Mark Allister added: “Well done TT for sorting out the co-op arena mess and a big thank you to AO Arena for setting this