Gary Barlow dislikes 'X Factor' bickering, confirms judges' dinner

Gary Barlow has said that he does not want X Factor viewers to see the judges "bickering".

Speaking on ITV1's Daybreak this morning, the Take That star confirmed that he had organised a dinner for the four judges following Kelly Rowland's return to the UK.



Barlow said: "I'll be honest, we're not too fond of all falling out because it's all about the contestant, it's got to be with this competition. That's what people are tuning in for. They can have bickering at home every day of the week.

"I don't like us to be seen to be bickering on stage. It's all about what we're putting on the stage and whether we like it or not, so when we all start falling out I'm not a fan of that at all."

Discussing the reported meal, Barlow said: "We have had dinner, we were welcoming Kelly back this week because we were all really worried about her last week. And it was good for us all to get our heads together as judges.

"We're half way through the competition and just basically let's say, 'Let's turn up the heat this week, let's pick better songs, let's get our acts looking better'. It's just basically get the show better and better every week."



Appearing alongside his three remaining acts Craig Colton, Marcus Collins and Frankie Cocozza, Barlow said that he "couldn't wish for three better guys" to work with.

"When I see what the other judges are going through, I won't mention any names, I've had an easy ride and as we talk about stuff and we discuss it, the guys really step up to the bar and they're brilliant," he added.

Two singers will be eliminated from The X Factor this weekend. The show continues Saturday and Sunday at 8pm on ITV1.

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