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Simon Cowell ‘quits job and cuts back workload’ as he’s replaced by Gary Barlow on new TV show

TV and music mogul Simon Cowell has quit his judging role on new show Walk The Line so he can spend more time with his family

Simon Cowell has quit some of his TV duties in order to spend more time with his family.

The first major move, according to The Sun, is that he’s stepped down from his new TV show, Walk The Line.

Not only that, but he’s already named his successor, Take That star, Gary Barlow.

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Simon plans to spend more time with partner, Lauren, and their son, Eric (Credit: Splash)

Simon, who is one of the biggest names in music and TV on both sides of the pond, will be solely behind the camera on the ITV show.

But, fear not, he won’t be gone for good and still plans to do Britain’s Got Talent in 2022.

What is Walk The Line?

Simon said in a statement: “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.

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