The Latest Breaking News from Busted

Matt Willis says he now has ‘very valid reason’ to turn Strictly down

The Busted musician, 43, said he has been approached to appear on the BBC series several times over the years.

Evening Standard · Oct 3

Busted star James Bourne shares update on ‘life-extending surgery’ after pulling out of tour

The guitarist has kept a low profile since leaving Busted’s tour last year

The Independent UK · Sep 18

James Bourne shares rare health update after McBusted star underwent surgery ‘to extend his life’

The 42-year-old singer announced he would be stepping away from the Busted vs McFly arena tour last September, a day before it was due to begin in Birmingham

Evening Standard · Jul 24

Busted vs McFly review – millennial ‘rivals’ let the pop-rock punches fly

The boybands go toe-to-toe with their catchy teenage anthems – and after a hefty 90-minute bout of greatest hits McFly just about edge it on points

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2025

Busted break silence on James Bourne's absence from tour with McFly: 'He's really sick'

Matt Willis opens up on bandmate’s health struggles at first show the group have ever played without the singer

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025

James Bourne Leaves McFly Tour - Why Did the Busted Star Quit 24 Hours Before the Tour Kicks Off?

Busted Singer James Bourne to Miss Band's Tour with McFly Due to Health Issues

International Business Times UK · Sep 16, 2025

Busted star pulls out of McFly tour before first show for health reasons

‘There’s a lot of information I still don’t have about my condition,’ said the singer

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025

Busted star James Bourne pulls out of Busted Vs McFly tour due to medical condition

James Bourne is hoping to rejoin his bandmates "further down the line".

BANG Premier · Sep 15, 2025

Busted star James Bourne quits McFly tour as he issues bombshell statement

James Bourne will not be joining his bandmates for the highly-anticipated live shows

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025

Paloma Faith in unlikely spat with McFly after she brands them 'teen band'

McFly have clapped back after Paloma Faith branded them a "teen band" with "fortysomething" fans.

BANG Premier · Sep 1, 2025