Relight My Fire

Gary Barlow invites aspiring singers to perform for a place in a brand new musical…

- Emma Bullimore

When Gary Barlow was approached by the BBC to talk about an idea for a new talent show, he admits he had certain reservations. As the Take That singer recalls, ‘It had been three years since I had judged The X Factor, so my initial reaction was I only wanted to do a show if there was a real prize. Who needs a record deal anymore? I can’t sit there and tell anyone a record contract will make them a star.’

Fortunately, Let it Shine has a very different prize on offer, with wannabe singers competing to play lead roles in a new touring musical