Wednesday, August 28, 2013 3:16am ET by Newsdesk
Gary Barlow was "shocked" that James Arthur won the X FactorGary Barlow has revealed that he was surprised James Arthur reigned supreme on the last series of the X Factor. However, it wasn't because of any lack of talent - it was because the public voted for a singer like Arthur. The judge revealed the admission ahead of this year's series, which sees Sharon Osbourne return as a judge. Barlow said: "I was quite shocked that James Arthur won last time, not because he wasn't the best but because he is the best and was the best. I assumed a TV voting audience wouldn't vote for someone like that and they did, it really shows me that the right person will win this competition each time." This year's X Factor meanwhile will air in the UK from Saturday (August 31).
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