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Simon Cowell hints that Gary Barlow WON’T return to The X Factor

Posted by 24 January 2012 10:00

Simon Cowell hints that Gary Barlow WON’T return to The X Factor

Not only was Gary Barlow the eye candy of the last series of The X Factor, he was also often the voice of reason.

We’d feel gutted if The Captain didn’t return for the next series of takent show, but perhaps we should prepare ourselves for disappointment, because Simon Cowell has hinted that Gaz might not come back for a second stint on the judging panel.

“This show takes over your life, it is not a two day a week show. I always thought that with Gary he would have the Take That commitment in 2012,” Simon tells The Sun. “There has to be a certain amount of unpredictability with this show, it is what keeps people interested.”

We'd be MORE interested if we knew that Gary was coming back!

Simon has also confirmed that no one’s job on talent show is safe – not even Louis’ – as he hasn’t decided who he wants as a judge on the show,

“I don't know if I will keep the panel the same yet,” reveals Simon. “No one knows yet because I haven't decided. Look what happened last time I tried to fire Louis! But I wouldn't say he is safe. We have got to look at everything — the whole show and panel.”

Do you think that The X Factor needs another shake up?

 

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9 Comments

  • SusieR

    25 January 2012 08:22

    I hope Gary does come back he was the only reason I watched the show. He was such a great mentor and good to look at as well

    SusieR

  • Ninjade

    24 January 2012 21:59

    Personally, I don't give a fig who is coming back, as there is no chance at all I will be watching X-Factor 2012 :)

    Ninjade

  • Tessboot

    24 January 2012 17:03

    Well, we know who will be coming back-Sinitta!!!! (Please prove me wrong)

    Tessboot

  • jenniferwoods

    24 January 2012 15:42

    yes Thank god :D hope kelly isnt coming back he shoulda had her on the american one and left cheryl where she was!!!!!!!!!!!!

    jenniferwoods

  • Tigerlily86

    24 January 2012 15:28

    Gary said himself that he doesn't know if he'd do it again, he didn't realise that he literally wouldn't have time for anything else in his life while it was on. I stopped watching it last year and I reckon I won't watch it this year!

    Tigerlily86

  • MrsWeeWoo

    24 January 2012 13:46

    eye candy? for who? opticians? snort

    MrsWeeWoo

  • ally_moose

    24 January 2012 11:43

    I hope he doesn't come back, i cant stand Gary, infact the whole judging panel was so awful I couldnt bare to watch

    ally_moose

  • andie

    24 January 2012 10:36

    Gary was the only reason to watch last years awful x factor, get rid of the 2 girls and replace them with Charlotte Church and Will Young

    andie

  • debster1974

    24 January 2012 10:23

    It's time for Louis to move on, he doesn't judge, just comes out with tired clichés and chooses duff contestants - but as for the rest of the panel the X Factor needs some consistency not a big shake up 2 years on a row.

    debster1974

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