The Who’s Zak Starkey has been welcomed back into the band following a dramatic U-turn by Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend.

The pair had reportedly sacked the drummer after a ‘huge fall out’ happened after the band’s two recent gigs at the Royal Albert Hall last month.

However, the musicians have now confirmed Zak is firmly still in the band and hasn’t been asked to leave. 

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, with an official statement they penned: ‘He’s not being asked to step down from The Who. 

‘There have been some communication issues, personal and private on all sides, that needed to be dealt with, and these have been aired happily.’

Sources allegedly claimed that there were question marks over Zak’s drumming at the shows last month.

The Who have issued a huge statement on Zak Starkey’s future in the band as bandmates Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend admitted ‘this blew up very quickly’ after sacking reports

The pair had reportedly sacked the drummer after a ‘huge fall out’ with the bust-up having happened after the band’s two recent gigs at the Royal Albert Hall last month

Addressing this, the statement continued: ‘Roger and I would like Zak to тιԍнтen up his latest evolved drumming style to accommodate our non-orchestral line up and he has readily agreed. I take responsibility for some of the confusion. 

‘Our TCT [Teenage Cancer Trust] shows at the Royal Albert Hall were a little tricky for me. I thought that four and a half weeks would be enough time to recover completely from having a complete knee replacement. (Why did I ever think I could land on my knees?) Wrong!

‘Maybe we didn’t put enough time into sound checks, giving us problems on stage. The sound in the centre of the stage is always the most difficult to work with. 

‘Roger did nothing wrong but fiddle with his in-ear monitors. Zak made a few mistakes and he has apologised. Albeit with a rubber duck drummer.

‘We are a family, this blew up very quickly and got too much oxygen. It’s over. We move forward now with optimism and fire in our bellies.’

Addressing another rumour, Pete added: ‘As for Roger, fans can enjoy his forthcoming solo shows with his fabulous drummer, Scott Devours, who it was rumoured might replace Zak in The Who and has always been supportive of the band. 

‘I owe Scott an apology for not crushing that rumour before it spread. He has been hurt by this. I promise to buy him a very long drink and give him a hug.’

Zak also responded to the post as he penned: ‘V grateful to be a part of The Who family Thanks Roger and Pete xx.’

Earlier this week Zak broke his silence on his exit from the band after he was reportedly sacked following the ‘huge fallout’. 

 However, now the musicians have confirmed Zak is firmly still in the band and hasn’t been asked to leave

Pete penned: ”We are a family, this blew up very quickly and got too much oxygen. It’s over. We move forward now with optimism and fire in our bellies’

A spokesperson for Zak this week hinted that when things settle down there would be ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ and described the row as a ‘typical rock’n’ roll fall out’

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According to The Mirror, a spokesperson announced the news by saying: ‘The band made a collective decision to part ways with Zak after this round of shows at the Royal Albert Hall. 

‘They have nothing but admiration for him and wish him the very best for his future.’ 

However a spokesperson for Zak then hinted that when things settle down there would be ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ and described the row as a ‘typical rock’n’ roll fall out’.

They said: ‘Healing can take time! Zak is without doubt one of the UK’s greatest drummers and to questions his drumming ability and performance, is in my mind a musical insult.

‘He has exceptional timing, rhythmic drive, and had created a solid foundation for The Who and I feel his godfather Keith Moon would only be too proud of Zak taking his seat. 

‘I’m sure there will be some light at the end of the tunnel when things settle down. Hey, it’s only rock’n’roll but we love it!’

Zak, who was planning to take ‘much needed time off with his family’, was said to be ‘saddened and surprised’ over the decision after his long career in the band.

According to The Mirror, Zak said in a statement: ‘In January, I suffered a serious medical emergency with blood clots in my right bᴀss drum calf. This is now completely healed and does not affect my drumming or running.

On Tuesday, a spokesperson announced: ‘The band made a collective decision to part ways with Zak after this round of shows at the Royal Albert Hall. 

‘After playing those songs with the band for so many decades, I’m surprised and saddened anyone would have an issue with my performance that night, but what can you do? 

‘I plan to take some much needed time off with my family, and focus on the release of Domino Bones by Mantra Of The Cosmos with Noel Gallagher in May and finishing my autobiography written solely by me. Twenty-nine years at any job is a good old run, and I wish them the best.’

The insider went on to add: ‘It’s a little acrimonious to say the least.’

While fans were loving the shows, which were in honour of Roger’s Teenage Cancer Trust charity, a source claimed there were a ‘few issues with the drumming….and the standard wasn’t as high as everyone wanted’.

However, a different source noted that ‘extremely talented’ Zak’s departure was sure to rock the band, with his axing not making ‘any sense’. 

Zak is the son of Beatles legend Ringo Starr and Maureen Starkey Tigrett.

Back in January, Zak said he feared he would die as he spoke for the first time since he cancelled gigs after he was diagnosed with a blood clot.

Zak had been set to take the stage with his supergroup Mantra of the Cosmos – including Happy Mondays vocalist Shaun Ryder, 62, Oasis guitarist Andy Bell, 54, percussionist Mark ‘Bez’ Berry, 60, and Noel Gallagher, 57, – when he received the alarming health alert.

It lead to him to withdraw from a London gig, hours ahead of showtime. 

He has since revealed that the blood clot in his right leg has forced him to rest for two weeks on doctors orders, and he has been prescribed blood thinners for the hazardous health condition.

Zak told MailOnline: ‘At first I thought maybe I just pulled a hamstring or something because that’s where the pain started on the knee and then the MRI scan showed nothing and then an ultrasound showed it the next day. 

‘So we had to pull the gig and I was told to go home straight away. I’m on blood thinners and that should move it you know but it wasn’t ideal news.

‘I am a little bit worried but they said a couple of weeks should be alright. It should be able to dissipate but there is a worry if you move it too much and it hits something major. 

‘If it hits your lungs or your heart or your brain you’re in deep sh**. Or deep earth.’