‘I’m no good at having nothing to do’ ‘I am most proud of being in Take That’ Out front on the judges’ panel, there’s Gary Barlow, all sleek suit, immaculate hair and welcoming smile. While, behind him, backstage, Take That bandmates Mark Owen and Howard Donald, who’s wearing a silly hat, are bouncing around the white-lipped contestants, making jokes and soothing tension with kindly words of wisdom. Because, right from the start, Gary, 46, was adamant that Let It Shine should be a talent show with heart. ‘Like theatre auditions,’ he says. ‘Everyone thinks that theatre auditions are cut-throat, but they’re not. They’re really kind. They say, ‘Hello to you, thank you for coming and goodbye when you leave.’’
Yet, despite the laid-back charm and the fun, when the…