X Factor judge Simon Cowell will fly to Barbados for a Crimbo break with a bit of extra baggage - two cases of coffee.

The loaded music mogul has had two seats removed from his private Dornier jet to accommodate his favourite brand of coffee beans.

Cowelly, 45, is staying for three weeks at the Sandy Lane beach resort with girlfriend Terri Seymour. But apparently he couldn't face the break without his favourite Brian Turner Foundation coffee.

A spokesman for private jet operator Club 328 said: "It is no trouble. As always Simon was very affable and apologized for any inconvenience. We are used to catering for all our customers."