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Nottingham Post
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Laycie Beck

Fans praise Emma Willis as husband opens up on 'exhausting' addiction struggles

Viewers have been left with their hearts aching after watching a new BBC documentary. The production delves into the darkest days of 40 year old Matt Willis, who rose to fame in the 2000s pop band Busted.

The documentary aired at 9pm on Wednesday, May 17, on BBC One and fans were left in tears. It explored Matt's battle with drugs and alcohol over the years, and saw him speak to other addicts and experts as part of his efforts to better understand himself and his addiction.

Viewers also watched the programme show the impact that his addiction had on his loved ones, including wife Emma Willis who he married in 2008 and shares three children with. Speaking to the BBC he said his addiction was “exhausting, tiring, all-consuming” and had left “emotional scars” on his wife.

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