Robbie Williams has left a lasting, rather unsettling legacy on his former estate in Wiltshire, where a 60-foot robot-style statue named Om now towers over the landscape, startling residents and passers-by. The statue, which first appeared on stage during the Progress Live tour in 2011, has been abandoned in the garden of the property Williams sold in 2022, while the singer reportedly enjoys life in The Bahamas.
Local Reactions: 'Creepy Fella' and 'Spooky'
Residents living near the former Take That star's old home have expressed their unease. Kristina Spiro Bowen, a local, called it a 'creepy fella' in the Facebook group 'Calne in Photographs'. Liz Neve commented: 'I wondered what that was! I was concerned that the locals might be building up to a reenactment of the Wicker Man.' Jane Collett added: 'I saw it only yesterday! Spooky.'
The statue's metal head can be seen poking out among the bushes, creating an eerie sight for anyone driving through the area. It is unclear whether Williams plans to retrieve the sculpture or if it will remain as a permanent fixture of the countryside.
Williams' International Lifestyle
While the 52-year-old singer has moved on to a tropical paradise in the Bahamas, he also splits his time between West London and Switzerland. The statue, however, remains in Wiltshire, a silent sentinel that has become an unintended tourist attraction of sorts.
From Stage to Garden: The Journey of Om
Om was originally designed for the Progress Live tour in 2011, where it served as a dramatic stage prop. After the tour concluded, it found a new home in Williams' garden, where it has remained even after the property changed hands. The statue's future is uncertain, but for now, it continues to dominate the local scenery.
MintGate: Williams' World Cup Mishap
Meanwhile, Williams has been dealing with his own viral moment. During a World Cup interview, an unidentified white object fell from his mouth, sparking a flurry of memes. He later clarified it was a Nicorette mint, leading to the saga being dubbed 'MintGate'.
On social media, Williams reflected: 'I think I reached peak me at the World Cup. To have a Nicorette fall out of my mouth during a live interview… and then stick to my forehead… is the most me thing I've ever done.' The moment reached millions, but Williams took it in stride, concluding: 'It wouldn't feel right if I appeared on the world stage and absolutely nothing weird happened.'
Impact and Legacy
While the statue may be a source of amusement or annoyance for locals, it has become a talking point that highlights Williams' eccentric personality. Whether he will ever reclaim Om remains to be seen, but for now, it stands as a quirky landmark in the Wiltshire countryside.
