Gary Barlow 'betrayed' over Carolynne Poole shock X Factor exit

Judge reportedly ignoring producers' phone calls

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Wednesday 10th October 2012 by David Renshaw | Photos by WENN.com

Gary Barlow is reportedly ignoring the phone calls and messages from X Factor producers as he continues to be furious over the exit of Carolynne Poole from the show this weekend.

Carolynne was sent home after it as confirmed she had polled the least votes on the night, however judges had the chance to send the arguably less talented singer Rylan Clarke home but ignored it and took the vote to Deadlock.

Barlow stormed off the set of the show on Sunday evening (Oct 7) and has barely calmed down since according to reports.

“Before the live shows, Gary was talking all week about the vocal talent this year and how it was going to be all about the singing on the show,' a source told The Mirror.

“Then on the first weekend his act Carolynne was kicked off and tone-deaf Rylan survived. He says he feels betrayed by Louis and the show.

“He is very frustrated which is not a good sign so early on in the series.

"Gary is blanking Louis and has also ignored a number of phone calls from production staff.”

Carolynne apologised to her fans following her exit, with many supporters of the show calling the decision 'a fix' with producers desperate to keep in the more outlandish contestant Rylan in place.

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