Louis Walsh buys luxury motor

X Factor star Louis Walsh has splashed out on a luxury motor to celebrate his return to the ITV1 talent series.

The show's judge has parted with £80,000 for a Maserati GranTurismo, which will be released in the UK in October. There is currently a large waiting list for the cars, but Louis has been able to use his fame to jump the queue.

Louis shared the news of his extravagance with his fellow X Factor judge Simon Cowell, who is now green with envy.

A source confirmed to The Sun: "He's heard about Louis' Maserati and wants one."