Louis Walsh is set to return to The X Factor... sort of. According to reports this morning, Louis actually bought his way back on to the show.
Simon Cowell was being presented with the Music Industry Trust Award, last night in London, for his contribution to music, entertainment and charitable causes. One Direction were there to present Simon with the prestigious award, while Louis was in the star studded audience to show his support.
A charity auction took place on the night, in which Simon auctioned off a chance for someone to be a guest judge in the new series. Louis reportedly bid £20,000 and won. Before anyone gets too excited, it was just a spot as a guest judge during the dress rehearsals so he won't actually appear on TV.