There's a reason to come back': Gary Barlow says he'll Never Forget his time on the X Factor... as Sam Bailey is revealed as bookies' favourite to win

Departing X Factor judge Gary Barlow has admitted he might return to the singing show after failing to get an act in this weekend's final.

The three remaining acts - Sam Bailey, Nicholas McDonald and Luke Friend - are mentored by Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh and Barlow said he was looking forward to a ‘relaxing weekend’.

His last act, Rough Copy, were voted off last week and Barlow said: ‘I'm very disappointed they went. They were so close, but I've got a very relaxing weekend - you might even see my feet on the desk.

Singer and judge: Gary Barlow has admitted he might return to the singing show after failing to get an act in this weekend's final

‘I'm disappointed. There's a reason to come back in the future. Maybe not next year. It's been nice.

The singer added: ‘I've had three beautiful years on the show, really enjoyed it, met some friends for life, but it's time to go. I'm going to miss everyone especially Mrs O and Nicole and even Louis.’

Both Barlow and fellow judge Nicole Scherzinger have tipped Leicestershire prison officer Sam Bailey to win and the former Pussycat Doll said she was excited about sharing the stage with her for her duet.

Thumbs up: The singer looked happy as he went out for dinner in London despite not having an act in the final

Happy Gary: The star's had a fabulous year on the X Factor but won't be returning to the judging panel in 2014

Scherzinger, who said her outfits would be ‘sassy but classy’, said: ‘I'm sad that none of my girls are in the finals but I can't wait to perform with Sam. It's going to be a diva hoe-down up there, it's going to be a lot of fun.

The former Pussycat Doll added: ‘Last year I had two acts in the final, now Louis knows what it feels like.’

The bookmakers have made singer Sam Bailey the runaway favourite to win this year with William Hill offering odds of 1/4 putting her ahead of McDonald at 4/1 with Friend a 10/1 outsider.

Winning look? X Factor finalist Sam Bailey has been tipped for the top spot by bookies around the country

X Factor together: Sam and Nicole Scherzinger have been pictured rehearsing on the eve of the final

Powerhouses: The girls are singing Im Telling You from the soundtrack of the movie Dreamgirls

The firm's spokesman Rupert Adams said: "Sam is a shocking result for us and should she win we will be paying out a six figure sum."

Sam said her time on the show had transformed her life in more ways than one.

She told ITV's Daybreak: ‘Throughout this competition I've never weighed myself, I weighed myself today for the first time and I've lost over two stone since the first one and when I look back at how I was before, I'm just so happy with the way I look now and my willpower is just growing so much and I just want to get fit.’

Hands in the air: The judges will be taking their seats for the last time with Gary on Saturday and Sunday for the live fina

I am wise because I've been foolish': Khloe Kardashian posts self-empowering message 'just hours before she will file for divorce from Lamar Odom

Khloe Kardashian is expected to file for divorce on Friday from her husband of four years Lamar Odom, according to TMZ.
So it's fitting that on Thursday the 29-year-old posted a self-empowering message to her Instagram account.
'I am strong because I've been weak. I am fearless because I've been afraid. I am wise because I've been foolish,' read the black-and-white note.

End of the road? Khloe Kardashian, pictured on Wednesday, is reportedly planning to formally end her four-year marriage to Lamar Odom by filing for divorce on Friday

Keeping Up With The Drama: The embattled soon-to-be-ex Mrs. Odom posted this message on Thursday to her Instagram account

The reality star is said to be planning to cite irreconcilable differences as the reason behind the couple's split when she delivers the legal documents to formally end their four-year marriage on Friday.
According to TMZ, dividing up the pair's significant assets will be relatively simple, thanks to an 'ironclad' prenuptial agreement between the two.
Khloe and Lamar tied the knot in 2009, just four weeks after meeting, and have seen their marriage go through a particularly tumultuous time as of late amid allegations of the basketball star's repeated drug use and infidelity.

 

In happier times: Khloe and Lamar tied the knot in 2009, just four weeks after meeting, and have seen their marriage go through a particularly tumultuous time as of late amid allegations of the basketball star's repeated drug use and infidelity

But the final straw was said to have come for Khloe when a bizarre freestyle rap video of her spouse openly bragged about cheating on her was posted online.
A source told TMZ: 'The end was a long time coming. Khloe had expressed dire concerns about the marriage ever since she learned about Lamar's crack addiction earlier this year, but she forestalled divorce for fear he'd overdose or worse.'
Khloe's impending divorce announcement comes just hours after her mother 'momager' Kris Jenner declared her support for her daughter via a touching post on her website.
Using Khloe's nickname Koko, Kris said: 'Perfection doesn't exist. But I believe in someone being perfectly imperfect. Our imperfections make us all stronger individuals. You are our strength.
'You at times, think I'm mean to you, I'm not, I'm merely aware that you may be the strongest woman I know. Sometimes I like to test how strong you are and you always amaze me. I love you!'

Mother-daughter bond: Khloe's impending divorce announcement comes just hours after her mother 'momager' Kris Jenner declared her support for her daughter via a touching post on her website

Pregnant Kerry Katona and fiancé George Kay make the most of the sales as they head out for some festive shopping

Kerry Katona and her fiancé George Kay looked hopelessly in love when they were spotted out and about to stock up on Christmas gifts.
George, 40, places his arm protectively over pregnant Kerry's, 33, shoulder as they walked down the street together, as they headed to the shopping mall in High Wycombe.
Giving each other a quick peck on the lips, they fist made their way to BHS, and appeared later with huge bags of shopping items.

In love: Kerry Katona and George Kay look happy and in love as she Christmas shop together on Friday

The store looked to be having a 70 per cent off sale, and so it was no wonder that the pair would be making the most of stocking up on the bargain goods.

 

Kerry, 33, was dressed in an elegant white, wool coat, a pair of black jeans and a pair of black leather boots.
She accessorised her wintry look with a moss green knitted scarf, and a black leather handbag, with a fur trim.

Pucker up: Kerry kissed George whilst they head out to the shops to get a head-start in Christmas shopping

Unbuttoning her coat later in the day Kerry revealed her baby bump beneath her T-shirt which was printed with the face of a woman.
She left her blonde bob loose and straight and kept her make-up simple, whilst George looked incredibly handsome and buff in a brown T-shirt, a blue knitted cable cardigan, a pair of smart blue trousers and brown leather shoes.
The Atomic Kitten singer, who has recently re-formed the band along with her fellow kittens, Natasha Hamilton and Liz McClarnon, were performing in Birmingham last night as part of their reunion tour.

Are those bags big enough? Kerry and George carried humungous bags of BHS goodies out of the store, which had a sale on

Arsenal striker Theo Walcott and his wife Melanie Slade are expecting their first child

Arsenal striker Theo Walcott and his wife Mel have announced that they are expecting their first child.

The couple said in a statement: 'We are both very ex

The poor little dog who wasn't EVEN for Christmas: Heartbreaking video shows puppy dumped at the gates of an RSPCA centre... then chase after his owner as he drives away

The heartbreaking moment a puppy runs after a car in desperation after it was dumped at the gate of an animal centre has been caught on CCTV.

Famous and frustrated is the most irritating f**king thing’: Kanye West rails at his critics in yet another rant... as he compares himself to Ralph Lauren

He could never be described a shrinking violet.

And Kanye West was up to his old grandiose antics again at the launch of Art Basel Miami on Wednesday.

The 36-year-old gave a speech to guests at the Delano Beach Hotel in Miami, Florida, in which he railed at his critics and spouted off a slew of controversial thoughts.

Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air star Alfonso Ribeiro offers first look of newborn son in heartwarming family snap

He welcomed his second child in October.

And Alfonso Ribeiro has finally introduced the adorable little boy in a heartwarming family snap.

The 42-year-old is seen cradling his son Alfonso Lincoln Jr. alongside wife Angela Unkrich in the latest issue of In Touch magazine.

Meet out little guy: Alfonso Ribeiro poses with his newborn son and wife Angela Unkrich

'My little guy is just a ball of strength and energy. He was holding his head up with ease and rolling over the first day we got home from the hospital!' said Alfonso, who found fame as Will Smith's cousin Carlton on '90s sitcom The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air.