The Latest Breaking News from James Bourne

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

James Bourne from Busted gives health update months after pulling out of tour

James Bourne deleted his Instagram after the news

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Busted star James Bourne is 'on the mend'

Busted star James Bourne is "on the mend" according to his bandmate Matt Willis just days after the musician revealed he's preparing to undergo "major surgery that should extend my life".

BANG Premier · Apr 9

Busted star James Bourne reveals he is having 'major surgery' to 'extend his life' as he shares worrying health update

In a concerning update, James Bourne, 42, said he hoped the surgery would ‘extend my life’

Evening Standard · Apr 5

Busted’s James Bourne: 'I have a plan in place to have a major surgery that should extend my life'

Busted’s James Bourne says he is having “major surgery that should extend my life”, in his first update since pulling out of the band's tour six months ago.

BANG Premier · Apr 4

Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown teases Ed Sheeran collaboration

Brendan B. Brown joined Ed Sheeran onstage in Hamburg in July to perform his cult hit Teenage Dirtbag.

BANG Premier · Nov 9, 2025

Busted scrap gig as James Bourne continues to battle undisclosed health issue

Busted will no longer be performing at Radio 1's Anthems Live in Bradford on November 15.

BANG Premier · Oct 31, 2025

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