I clearly have a lot to learn and it’s a priority for me that I do this."

“The LGBT community made that band.

And no, being homophobic or transphobic is not just ‘a different opinion.'”

Screenshot of his apology on Howard Donald’s Instagram Story.

Howard Donald’s apology on his Instagram Story.Howard Donald/Instagram

Take That currently consists of Donald, Gary Barlow, and Mark Owen.

The original lineup of the chart-topping British boy band also included Robbie Williams and Jason Orange.

Howard Donald performs on stage during Take That’s “Greatest Days” World Premiere at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square

Howard Donald.Gareth Cattermole/Getty