http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/tvandradioblog/2008/dec/05/simon-cowell-x-factor (Gary mentioning) Guardian.co.uk

Who could replace Simon Cowell?If The X Factor kingpin is driven from the show by media attention and tracking devices, who do you think would best fill his shoes?Comments (6)
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4) Gary Barlow. He knows about the audition process, he knows about songwriting and he knows about longevity. He's also unafraid to speak his mind; he took Cowell himself to task in the 2006 X Factor final when Take That were the special guests, warning him not to palm the usual talent show tat off on Leona Lewis. Barlow informed him, "You've got a big responsibility because this girl is probably 50 times better than any contestant you've ever had on this show and it's your responsibility to make her the best record you can. So please do that." On the downside, he's never been much of a dancer, and Brian Friedman's over-the-top creative direction might just be too much for him to put up with. Mind, it's a lot to put up with for most people.
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In the unlikely event that Simon Cowell really does retire from our screens, who do you think could take his place?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/tvandradioblog/2008/dec/05/simon-cowell-x-factor

no way ! I dont like that. That'll mean no more Gary ????

Admin wrote: no way ! I dont like that. That'll mean no more Gary ????

what d'you mean "no more"?

Sir Barlows Cuddly Toy wrote:

Admin wrote: no way ! I dont like that. That'll mean no more Gary ????

what d'you mean "no more"?

being sitting there every week, do u think he'll have time for more.. apart from wrting for others???

Admin wrote:

Sir Barlows Cuddly Toy wrote:

Admin wrote: no way ! I dont like that. That'll mean no more Gary ????

what d'you mean "no more"?

being sitting there every week, do u think he'll have time for more.. apart from wrting for others???

Eh, i don't see him having a solo career as it is. Just being real sceptic, no matter how reasonable Manda's words were:)
at least seeing him once a week would be a pleasure to the eyes:) apart from knowing he's producing hits for others and recruiting the next best things ....

Sir Barlows Cuddly Toy wrote:

Admin wrote:

Sir Barlows Cuddly Toy wrote:

Admin wrote: no way ! I dont like that. That'll mean no more Gary ????

what d'you mean "no more"?

being sitting there every week, do u think he'll have time for more.. apart from wrting for others???

Eh, i don't see him having a solo career as it is. Just being real sceptic, no matter how reasonable Manda's words were:)
at least seeing him once a week would be a pleasure to the eyes:) apart from knowing he's producing hits for others and recruiting the next best things ....

i dont see it any interesting if i cannot see it in my screen!!

however, doubt gary will accept!