By Joanna Crawley On August 11, 2012

Gary Barlow Promises To Get Tough On X Factor 2012 After Last Year's 'Lazy And Cocky' Finalists

Judge hits out at last year's contestants

Mr Barlow's new best friend makes even Simon Cowell look unimportant.

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