A towering 60-foot mechanical robot, a relic from Take That's 2011 Progress Live tour, has become a source of local consternation after being left on the grounds of Robbie Williams' former estate in Wiltshire.
The animatronic figure, nicknamed Om, which was part of a stage production that reportedly cost £15 million, now sits abandoned amidst the foliage of Williams' former Wiltshire property near Calne. Passers-by have expressed alarm and bewilderment at the sight of the colossal robot.
One local resident described the structure as a "creepy fella," while others likened it to the ancient effigy from the horror film "The Wicker Man." The figure, which stands at 100 feet when fully erect, was reportedly a prominent feature of the band's tour before being left on the 71-acre estate, which Williams purchased in 2008 before relocating to Los Angeles.
Residents have shared their surprise on local social media groups, with one individual noting how the robot "emerges from nowhere" as one drives past, seemingly receding back into the trees. The appearance of the sculpture has sparked comparisons to the Wicker Man, a large woven human-shaped effigy used in ancient rituals.
Robbie Williams recently garnered attention for an incident during the World Cup final, where a mint was observed falling from his nostril during a live interview. He later clarified on social media that it was a Nicorette mint and that he was not under the influence of any substances. This explanation and the ensuing "MintGate" discussion reportedly reached millions online. Williams has since shared glimpses of his family life on Instagram, including photos from a weekend spent in a vineyard and with his children.