
Dermot O'Leary confirms Gary Barlow's X Factor exit
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy X Factor host Dermot O'Leary appears to have confirmed judge Gary Barlow will be leaving the show after the coming series - and hinted he would love to step on to the panel. O'Leary, 40, admitted it would be a dream come true to join the judging panel alongside the likes of Barlow, Louis Walsh, Nicole Scherzinger and Sharon Osbourne. A spokesman for the show said: "We are currently focusing on the forthcoming tenth series, and no decisions will be made on next year's judging panel line-up until further down the line." Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only.
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