Gary Barlow revealed that his year’s amazing X Factor will comfort his family after the loss of his daughter Poppy earlier this month.
The Take That star said that his children would be huddling around the TV when the ninth season of X Factor kicks off on Saturday.
Gary did not attend a glitzy bash to celebrate the premiere of the talent show on Thursday but will feature on the pre-recorded episodes this weekend.
Dawn and Gary lost their daughter Poppy earlier this month
The judge of the hit TV3 show sent a message to his fans to thank them for their support in this difficult time.
“Thanks for all the support. I’ll be watching the show at home on Saturday with my family and I know you’re going to love it.
“The talent is amazing this year and I’m looking forward to working with and mentoring my acts at judges’ homes and on the live shows,” he said.
Gary’s colleagues Tulisa Contostavlos, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh arrived on the red carpet of the X Factor Launch last night.
The judges arrive at the launch of X Factor’s ninth season
Shortly afterwards they were joined my Dermot O’Leary, Caroline Flack and Simon Cowell’s ex girlfriend Sinnita.
Louis said that the team is in touch with Gary “all the time” since the news broke about Poppy.
According to The Irish Sun, Tulisa said: “Right now we are respecting his privacy but our thoughts are with him.”
This year is shaping up to be the best season yet as the show has allowed singers with management deals to enter for the first time.
Tulisa said: “Just because they have managers it doesn’t mean it’s any easier for them to make it,” she said.
Gary Barlow said viewers can expect a lot from this season of the show.
“The standard has definitely gone up few notches,” he said.
