ROBBIE Williams looks set to reach the top of the UK singles charts for the first time in five years. Robbie's new song Bodies – out today – has been dominating the airwaves since it was first played on Radio 1 last month.
And industry insiders believe his performance on last night's The X Factor results show could give him the extra boost to score his seventh solo number one.
See his performance on X-Factor
If he is successful, it will cap a remarkable return to life in the spotlight for the Tunstall-born singer.
After his live performance of Bodies, Robbie told The X Factor audience: "You looked beautiful tonight. It's good to be back. I loved it. It was great. Thank you very, very much."
Since he left the public spotlight three years ago, Robbie has suffered exhaustion following a gruelling world tour, spent time in rehab, started his own football club, LA Vale, and moved home to the UK from Los Angeles.
He also faced criticism over his last album, Rudebox, although it still reached number one in the UK albums charts.
Now the singer's family say he is enjoying life once more.
His dad Pete Conway said: "People often say to me, 'Are you proud of Robbie?'. They mean what he's achieved with his music, and of course I am.
"But I am more proud of him for doing what he has done with himself in his life, like getting through rehab and beating his addiction.
"Robbie gets knocked for saying what he feels. We can all put a face on things and keep quiet, but Robbie is honest and open."
HMV chart expert Gennaro Castaldo has called Bodies a return to form.
He said: "I think it has a great chance of getting to number one.
"There's an excitement around his release, there is a lot of media receptiveness to his return and the public are looking forward to seeing him.
"The single is very good. It is Robbie back to his best and his appearance on The X Factor will give his sales a push – there is no greater stage than that to promote his work.
"But if Bodies doesn't make it to number one, it is no disgrace because Robbie is an albums artist now.
"The album will definitely get to number one and will be one of the biggest-selling titles of Christmas."
Robbie fan Kerry Wordley, aged 24, of Stanley, said: "I love the single. It is original and creative and Robbie is taking another risk.
"It is a great song and it shows his talent. I'm really glad he's back."
Robbie also appeared on Saturday's The X Factor as a guest mentor, offering advice to the 12 finalists.
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