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Gary Barlow: from jelly-smeared bum to the Queen's best mate

Find out how 'the chubby one' from Take That evolved into UK pop megastar

 

  • Take That's first ever single, 'Do What U Like' boasted cameo roles from the boyband's bums. Gary Barlow is on the left...
  • Take That's first ever single, 'Do What U Like' boasted cameo roles from the boyband's bums. Gary Barlow is on the left...

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Wednesday 6th June 2012 by Gigwise

Tags: Take That

Gary Barlow has done alright for himself, hasn't he. From being arguably the least fancied member of Take That to head judge on X Factor to the Queen's favourite popstar - and fancied by millions of British women, he's come a long way in his time in music.

Starting his career with the less-than-credible 'Do What U Like' video, which saw Barlow naked and covered in jelly and cream, this weekend the singer, songwriter and talent show judge spent his Bank Holiday hanging out with royalty at the Jubilee concert - and celebrating a No.1 album with his royal release, 'Sing'.

So from humble, and nude, begininngs, check out Gary Barlow's evolution from lumpy boyband member to one of the nation's most popular pop musicians...

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