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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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

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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

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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".

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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

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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.

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James Bourne reveals why Busted reunion is like Mary Poppins

'Year 3000' pop rockers Busted have compared themselves to Mary Poppins after their 2015 reunion, and insisted they "will stay till the wind changes".

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Dougie Poynter teases Busted Vs. McFly tour will be 'very WWE'

Dougie Poynter has teased what fans can expect from the upcoming Busted Vs. McFly tour.

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Busted were banned from hanging out with McFly

Busted were banned from hanging out with McFly in their early days in case their wild partying had an influence on their "clean cut" rivals.

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Busted and McFly to embark on joint tour with a TWIST

Busted and McFly have announced they are to go on tour together next year, with a run of 14 gigs lined up, and during the shows they will discover which of the two are the better bands.

Evening Standard

Busted singer James Bourne gives update after being bitten by black widow spider

The Year 3000 hit-maker admitted he had not realised 'how serious' it was being bitten by the arachnid, whose deadly poison is said to be 15 times stronger than rattlesnake venom

Evening Standard

Busted London concerts: When will the show start and what will the setlist be?

For those who are ready to visit the Year 3000

The Guardian - UK

Busted review – middle age no match for pop-punk perma-teens

Crunching distortion obscures some hits, but the gleeful enthusiasm of old mates back on stage is infectious

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The Guardian - UK

Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction review – the Busted bassist is frequently in tears

This heartbreaking documentary looks at a decades-long battle with drugs and alcohol that’s torn the musician’s family apart. It’s a moving look at how it’s affected not just him, but his wife too

Irish Mirror

Busted star opens up on drink and drugs relapse where he was snorting 6g of cocaine a day

As Matt Willis prepares for a new tour with Busted, he is terrified a fresh drink and drugs relapse could end his marriage and his life

Wales Online

All the big gigs we can look forward to in Swansea in 2023

Major artists including Arctic Monkeys, Tom Grennan and Sam Ryder are set to perform across the city over the course of three months

The Guardian - UK

Busted look back: ‘We had puppy-dog energy. You can see it in our eyes’

James Bourne, Matt Willis and Charlie Simpson recreate a classic band shot and talk about breaking up – and making up

Irish Mirror

Busted announce two Irish concerts for 20th anniversary greatest hits tour

2023 will see 15 of Busted’s classic hits reworked and released ahead of a major UK and Ireland tour

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Busted tickets go on sale today as band prepare for 2023 tour including Newcastle show

Singers Matt Willis, Charlie Simpson, and James Bourne are coming to Newcastle in September this year - here's how you can get tickets

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Busted land Saturday Night takeaway role with Ant and Dec amid ticket scramble for reunion tour

Busted have been confirmed for an appearance alongside Ant and Dec on ITV as tickets aer snapped up for their reunion tour

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