Well we all said that we would just like a statement confirming it's personal issues if it's personal issues.

Jon's been pretty definitive with that. Fair play to him for sticking by Richie and taking the hits he has taken. He's shown a lot of loyalty and this is maybe why he seems to get it back. I take my hat off to him.

So we should leave it at that. Richie will be back when Richie is back. There isn't a problem with the band and we don't need to know anymore.