Rick Astley has vowed to get fitter ahead of his 2026 tour, which he has revealed is scheduled to begin in April. The singer, who turns 60 in February, spoke about his New Year's resolution in an exclusive interview, saying he is conscious of needing to become more active.
The Reflection Tour will see the 1980s star perform throughout the summer and abroad. Astley, the youngest of four siblings, said his motivation is partly driven by recent health concerns within his family, though he did not go into detail. He mentioned his sister Jayne and brother John, noting that they are all "moaning about physical things these days".
The singer also credited Take That's Gary Barlow as an inspiration, describing him as a "machine" after watching his fitness routine on Instagram. Astley laughed about Barlow's dedication, saying he tells him to "calm down" but admires his commitment to preparing for tours.
Astley previously supported Take That on their 2019 tour and said he was impressed by how conscientious Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald were about their performances. He noted they put real effort into their shows, rather than simply going through the motions.
Joking about his own stage style, Astley said he does not do dance routines, adding: "I pick up a guitar occasionally and walk around pointing at people. But I've still got to get fitter than I am."
