Gary Barlow issues warning to Robbie Williams ahead of his start on the The X Factor with wife Ayda Field
The Take That frontman cautioned his former bandmate over the exhaustion that the talent show can cause and the sneaky editing that goes on behind the scene
GARY Barlow has warned Robbie Williams he will be in for a shock when he starts work as a judge on The X Factor tomorrow.
The Take That frontman cautioned his close pal over the exhaustion that the talent show can cause and the sneaky editing that goes on behind the scenes.
In an exclusive interview, Gary said: “It’s going to be great, but I know what’s to come with that show. I know what it does to you.
“He’s got some hard work ahead, that’s for sure. I’ve told him it’s a lot of hours — more than people realise. It’s tiring.”
Gary also claimed the editing made him out to be the “bad guy” when he took on Simon Cowell’s role as head judge from 2011 to 2013.
At an intimate Amazon gig to celebrate 36 hours of deals on Prime Day, he added: “They film you for eight hours until you’ve had enough and then you say something bad — and that’s what they use when it goes out.”
Even so, Gary urged viewers to watch the show to see Robbie’s wild antics. He said: “You’re definitely going to see him turning the air blue, so tune in. He’ll be disappointed if they don’t let him.”
Robbie’s missus Ayda Field is a new judge too and bandmate Howard Donald said: “I think they’ll be at each other’s throats. That’s why they’ve asked them to do it as a pair.”
X Factor bosses will today confirm the full judging line-up for this year’s show after One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson also signed up. The foursome will then team up for the first time at a press conference in London.
Meanwhile, Take That are working on a greatest hits album and 2019 30th anniversary tour, and Mark Owen said: “It’s not your typical greatest hits album.
"There are four or five tracks that have been reimagined and three new songs.”
Maybe Rob will help them debut some of the new songs on The X Factor.
Take That were speaking at an intimate Amazon gig to celebrate 36 hours of epic deals this Prime Day,
Taylor's got VMA trouble
TAYLOR Swift has plenty to think about as she strolls around New York City in a floral frock.
The singer picked up just THREE nods at the MTV Video Music Awards yesterday.
Taylor only picked up three prizes at yesterday's MTV Video Music AwardsCardi B led the nominations with ten, Beyonce and hubby Jay Z were not far behind with eight, while Drake and Childish Gambino have seven a piece.
The bash on August 20, takes place at New York’s Radio City Music Hall
At least the Carters (Bey and Jay) won’t have to cut the award in half if they win.
Moll toes for it
THERE might be trouble afoot for Mollie King.
She looked absolutely toe-riffic in a denim skirt yesterday, apart from appearing to have four digits on each foot. We spotted her peculiar tootsies after she drew attention to them in these sandals covered in multi- coloured pom poms.
The ex-Saturdays singer, now a budding DJ, was back on Radio 1 at the weekend with Matt Edmondson.
Maybe she’ll start her own band – the Sat-toe-days.
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Rhod Gilbert has announced his first stand-up tour in six years following a break to do telly.
The Welsh comic begins his 50-date run next February in Wrexham.
Tickets for the shows go on sale this Friday.
Beckham interns & shoots
BROOKLYN Beckham is prepared to start at the bottom to make it behind the camera.
I can reveal that David and Victoria’s eldest has landed an internship with fashion photographer Nick Knight in London.
An industry source said: “Nick might be a family pal but Brooklyn had to apply for the job through the normal route and was up against other candidates.
“He’s joining the studio at the lowest level possible, making tea and setting up the studio for shoots. He is happy to blend into the background to hone his craft.”
His photography book, What I See, got a slating, so the stint will do him good.
Paul's break-up song won't Dua any good
DUA Lipa has no qualms over writing hits about her exes, but she’s about to get a taste of her own medicine.
The New Rules singer is bracing herself for details of her last relationship to be made public as former boyfriend Paul Klein, of US band LANY, has written a whole album about their January split.
They met last summer and dated for six months.
LANY will release the single Thru These Tears, which Paul wrote days after Dua dumped him. On the emotional tune, he sings: “You said it was over, but when we got closer, you cried on my shoulder.
“In the end I’m gonna be alright, but it might take 100 sleepless nights to make the memories of you disappear. But right now I can’t see nothing through these tears.”
And in an Instagram post he added: “I deleted Insta and Twitter from my phone January 4th because my heart got ripped right out of my f***ing chest and the internet was the last thing I needed. But I’m back now.”
Dua, who is now dating model Isaac Carew, who she had a two-year relationship with before meeting Paul, clearly doesn’t harbour such heartache about their split.
When asked in April if any exes had congratulated her on winning two Brit Awards, she said: “No, not from my last ex-boyfriend, because he’s boring. I don’t want to hear from him anyway.” Ouch.
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Sir Paul McCartney fans are furious after touts listed tickets for his winter tour online for thousands of pounds.
The series of shows in UK arenas sold out yesterday morning, but pairs of tickets are online for up to £16,800.
Great sea legs, Pen
PENNY Lancaster clearly packed light for her latest sunshine holiday.
The TV personality used nothing but an oversized flag to cover up as she caught the rays in Italy.
She was on a boat trip to Sicily with husband Sir Rod Stewart and sons Alastair and Aiden.
Penny and Rod have been busy sharing snaps from their break – including a visit to an ice-cream boat. I wonder if Rod has been singing his hit Sailing?
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Tom Cruise had no fears about returning to Mission: Impossible – Fallout after breaking his ankle shooting a stunt in London.
He said: “It wasn’t scary, I was just really, really focused. And six weeks later I was filming again.”
Nick: Lulla-buy my new album
HIS debut album Every Kind Of People didn’t build up much hope of a top recording career as it peaked at No92 – but DIY SOS TV host Nick Knowles isn’t bricking it about returning to the studio.
He hopes to release a record of nursery rhymes that he has written for his young son, Eddie.
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In an exclusive chat at the Attitude Pride Awards this month, he said: “The last album will have sent people to sleep, so that’s why this one might work very well.
“When my album came out and five other TV people had albums out at the same time, I was on a hiding to nothing.”
Good point.
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- David Hassel- Hoff is gearing up to marry Hayley Roberts on July 31 after an engagement lasting almost two years. The former Baywatch actor turns 66 today and said: “We shoot out to the UK and a few places and then we’re gonna get married – a very small wedding with her family from Wales in Puglia, in Southern Italy.”
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- Drake’s tune In My Feelings is on course to hit No1 after it started a dance challenge. Instagram comedian Shiggy started it and it has been attempted by stars including Will Smith and Kevin Hart. Ariana Grande is set to get the highest new entry in Friday’s chart with God Is A Woman.