Simon Cowell 'quits TV job to spend time with family as he cuts back workload'

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Simon Cowell has stepped down and given the top job on his new TV show to Gary Barlow as the music mogul plans to scale back his workload.

Cowell plans to take on more of a behind the scenes role in new show Walk The Line so he can spend more time with his family.

The famously harsh X-Factor judge says of the decision to hand the job to Gary: "This is a situation where I have decided it is right for me to focus on my role as the Creator and Producer as we build up to the hugely exciting launch. "Gary’s musical pedigree is second to none – and we have known each other a long time now - so I am delighted he is picking up the baton for me for the first series of Walk The Line.