It’s official: Louis Walsh and Britney Spears are BFFs!

We love love love the idea of Louis Walsh becoming BFFs with pop megastar Britney Spears, following his stint of guest-judging on The X Factor USA.

And now heatworld can exclusively reveal that it’s actually happened - according to Louis’ other close pal Sinitta.

Sinitta tells us: “Louis is absolutely besotted with Britney. I called him the other day and it’s all he talked about. They’re new BFFs, and they’re in contact with each other a lot!”

During a recent interview Louis said about his burgeoning friendship with Brit: “Britney and I are bonding.” While Britney, 30, added: “I have so much fun with him.” Alright guys, get a room. Sadly, Louis hasn’t quite worked his magic on fellow US judge L.A. Reid who said during the same interview, “we get along good, him not so much,” whilst looking at Louis.

Meanwhile, Sinitta thinks that the bond between Louis and Brit is so strong, he could be tempted to stay Stateside. “It’s all about Britney now,” she says. “Move over Nicole Scherzinger, because Louis has got a new favourite!” Eek. Let’s hope Nicole – who is now officially the fourth judge on The X Factor in the UK – isn’t the jealous type.

The So Macho singer also revealed to us that she’s writing a tell-all biography that will put Simon Cowell’s recent book to shame. She says: “I’m writing my autobiography, it’s going to come out next year. There’ll be lots of gossip on Simon!”