Gary Barlow faces X Factor axe in panel shake up, reveals Simon Cowell

Gary Barlow

Simon Cowell has claimed that The X Factor 2012 here in the UK will need “some changes” made the judging panel, revealing that Louis Walsh will probably be back by Gary Barlow could be out!

Last year’s series, which didn’t feature Simon, saw Gary, Kelly Rowland Tulisa all join the show alongside Louis, the only remaining original judge.

Speaking to the Daily Mail at the start of the Britain’s Got Talent 2012 auditions yesterday, Simon said he would find it “difficult” not to include Louis in the show.

“There will be some changes. It would be difficult [not to have Louis on the show],” he tld the newspaper.

But while Louis is set for a return, Simon revealed the future is not so certain for Gary Barlow.

He added: “Some people loved Gary, some people didn’t.”

We revealed earlier today that Simon was lining up Katy Perry for The X Factor 2012, with the US popstar said to be “90 per cent sure” about joining the show.