Gary Barlow 'signs £2 million X Factor return deal'

Published Apr 30 2012, 08:26 BST  |  By Tom Eames

Gary Barlow has reportedly signed his new X Factor deal.

The Take That singer, who recently confirmed his return to the panel, is said to have agreed a £2 million contract to return for a second year, reports The Sun.


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Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh are expected to also sign new deals later this week.

The 'Young' singer - who is currently top of the UK iTunes chart with her debut single - will reportedly see her fee doubled to £500,000.

Simon Cowell has said that Contostavlos's job on the show is safe despite the recent release of a sex tape featuring the star.


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Louis Walsh was the first X Factor judge to confirm his return for a ninth series last month.

Kelly Rowland is the only judge not to confirm a return from last year's series, with former judge Dannii Minogue rumoured to be signing a deal to replace her.

Barlow and his wife Dawn are currently expecting their fourth child together.