Gary Barlow to quit The X Factor? Reports have been circulating that Take That star Gary Barlow is to quit his job as a judge on the panel of The X Factor, and that Simon Cowell would return to take his place for the 2013 series in a bid to revive the ailing ITV show. It is claimed that the Take That star has privately agreed with ITV1 executives not to return to the show next year. The Daily Mirror reports that: "He [Barlow] feels his integrity has been compromised and the show has lost its credibility. By mutual consent, he will not be returning next year. Barlow is mentoring the Overs category in the singing contest this year, and already three of his four acts have been eliminated. Viewing figures for The X Factor have also slumped this year, with the show regularly getting beaten by Strictly Come Dancing in the ratings. Meanwhile, Barlow was last night honoured with the Music Industry Trust Award, which was presented to him by Sir Elton John at a London ceremony. The Prince of Wales paid tribute to Barlow in a video message, describing him as a "national treasure." Past recipients of the award include Sir Elton John and Kylie Minogue.