I've gone beyond caring about Richie.
I hope he enjoys designing clothes if that floats his boat

Obie's taking notes.

Either that or or the always reliable amnesia storyline.

Alec is going to join Richie and form an alternative band called Dragon Pussy.

I've been thinking the same ever since the 06/06 rumour started, that he could just turn up and the band try to brush it all under the carpet.

Now, if a fit, happy, committed Richie turns up at any point this tour, it's a good thing. I just worry though that if that does happen, then at the end of the tour Jon will look back and downplay it as a blip (a major blip, but a blip!)- the bands back together and everything's good- when really this thing has highlighted a number of issues the band need to work on. Long term, it might just work out better if he doesn't return to this tour and at the end some real proper soul-searching takes place.

Or maybe Richie will just walk out of the shower...

.....alien abduction with Matt being probed. :shock:

Good one! Brings back memories...

Isn't it about time for Richie to tweet: "I really can't say anything at this point. Thanks so much for your concern."

They're going to want the fans to be the ones with amnesia--to welcome Richie back and not question why he was away for so long and to continue to buy tickets and make travel plans thinking the whole band will show up for their commitments.