Take That star Mark Owen asks 3am to be godmothers to new daughter Willow Rose - Mirror - 02.12.08

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We haven’t met her yet, but we’ve been asked to be godmums to Mark Owen’s newborn daughter – and we’ll Take That as a massive compliment!

And who better to offer spiritual guidance to baby Willow Rose than the 3am girls? After all, there’s not one spirit we haven’t downed, gargled or set light to.

Mark, er, popped the question when we joined Take That in their first-class carriage on board the Eurostar to Paris. Handing round the bubbly he said: “I’m thrilled you girls could join us to wet the baby’s head.”

As we presented him with a 3am embroidered Babygro, he got all teary-eyed and said: “Thank you so much. We’re getting my son Ellwood and Willow Rose baptised next year once the tour is over. Would you girls like to be honorary godmothers?

“Willow Rose is gorgeous. You’re here to help us celebrate the launch of the new album and me becoming a dad again. It’ll be a wild night.”

Mark and the lads certainly have plenty to celebrate at the moment. Take That are at the top of the charts with single Greatest Day, and their new album, The Circus, is expected to follow suit this weekend.

And a certain Mr Orange may be made an offer he can’t refuse… Talking of Willow’s godfather, Mark added: “I’m not 100 per cent sure who from the band I’m going to ask yet – if you ask one, you’ve got to ask the other two as well.

“But I think Jason will be the one. He was best man at his brother’s wedding last weekend. Seeing how seriously he took his duties, I was blown away. Jase is really responsible, there will definitely be a tenner in the post every birthday and Christmas.”

Mark was in good form, considering that as a new dad he is “knackered”. He told us: “I’m not getting a lot of sleep, I’m absolutely knackered. I do my fair share of the night runs. I’m also a dab hand with dirty nappies.” Yuk.

Mark also revealed that his young son helped pick the final playlist for The Circus.

He said: “We had between 20 and 30 tracks that needed to be cut down and Ellwood gave his verdict on them all. His favourites are Greatest Day, The Garden and Julie – all the ones I feature in most heavily. I’ve brainwashed him.”

Last night we were the boys’ special guests at their private album showcase at Paris’s VIP Club.

He brainwashed Elwood Elwood has a good taste though

As i already wrote on GBTT- Elwood, listen to uncle Gary more next time, please?!?!!?

Sir Barlows Cuddly Toy wrote:As i already wrote on GBTT- Elwood, listen to uncle Gary more next time, please?!?!!?