The X Factor judge is said to have not spoken to the executive producer of the show since last February. However, the pair have held recent meetings to bury the hatchet, according to The Mirror.
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Gary Barlow
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Simon Cowell
The Take That singer is now tipped to return for a third series, despite rumours that he wanted to concentrate on his music in 2013.
"Simon and Gary are in a good place now – and Gary looks a good bet to be back on the show this year," an insider said.
Cowell has been quoted as saying that he blamed Barlow for the dip in The X Factor's ratings.
In Tom Bower's biography Sweet Revenge, Cowell stated that he found Barlow "wooden" on the show.
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Gary Barlow and Christopher Maloney perform on 'The X Factor'
Back in December, Barlow appeared to hint that he wouldn't be returning to the show in 2013.
The Take That singer said at the time: "To be honest, I don't know if there is room in my diary for X Factor."
Barlow's bandmate Robbie Williams has also been linked with a spot on the judging panel this year, while Mel B is said to be undergoing talks to join the panel.
Sharon Osbourne has also been linked with a return to the show.
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