Gary Barlow
Gary Barlow
Gary Barlow OBEis an English singer, songwriter and record producer. He is frontman and lead vocalist of British pop-group Take That and served as head judge on series 8, 9 and 10 of The X Factor UK. Barlow is one of Britain's most successful songwriters, having written fourteen number one singles and twenty-four top 10 hits. He has had three number one singles, six top 10 singles and two number one albums as a solo artist, and has had seventeen...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionPop Singer
Date of Birth20 January 1971
CityFrodsham, England
We're going to run what we run. We're not going to install a lot of new stuff, but the receivers have been running this stuff all summer. I have high expectations for them.
Each year is unique, but last year we felt we didn't get off to a very good start. We're in a similar position this year.
Lionel has learned to deal with adversity. He's a fine player and person.
I am so proud of them. They're getting so much better. The frustrating thing is that it came down to one play. There were a lot of opportunities where we could have done better.
We are constantly reminding them that they are in a competition. I had a word with all my contestants and I know Kelly Rowland had a word with hers. It's reality check time.
I don't think any of us can compete with Cowell. He is the best at what he does.
We are all lucky to be here, we are lucky to be on stage and have millions of people watch us.
Did he annoy me? Yes, he was like a wasp at a picnic.
Are you tired? You should be! You've been running through my mind all day.
The trouble with the artists this year is they are all obsessed with Twitter and headlines. It feels like they are all getting a bit above themselves.
I’m secretly hoping for the full five.
I might do 'X Factor' next year. It's looking good that I won't get the sack at Christmas.
I quite like being who I am.
I don't know why people enjoy what I do. I play piano and sing a few songs - and that's about as exciting as I want it to get. The people who come to my shows will have to bring a good book!