Jan 30, 2009 • 1 min read

Swindon unconvinced by Robbie's terrorist disguise

Robbie Williams was spotted leaving a Swindon bicycle shop, apparently confirming his return to England, and his spokesman says he is working on a new album.

You know how it is, you're going out to buy a bike but then you remember you're a world famous pop star. How should one disguise oneself?

Surely the best thing to do would be to cover your face with a balaclava. That way, if anyone does spot you, they'll just think you're a terrorist and let you get on with your daily business. Well, sorry Robbie, you're just too recognisable for that.

Yes, seemingly confirming rumours that he has moved back to England, Robbie Williams was photographed by the Swindon Advertiser on Tuesday as he left the Red Planet bicycle shop in the town. The singer is rumoured to have bought mansion for £7 million in the nearby village of Compton Bassett earlier this month.

Apparently Robbie's terrorist disguise was so unconvincing that it attracted not just a photographer but a throng of fans, too. The paper reported that a security guard at the shop told them "not to hassle him so he could have his first day back in peace". However, a local restaurant owner Antonino Coniglio did manage to get an autograph for his wife, Claire. Robbie apparently joked, "Are you Claire?" before signing his name.

Confirming that he is indeed in the country, Williams' spokesman, James Herring, said: "Robbie is over here working on a new album which is due for release in the autumn".

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