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Busted star Matt Willis has shared his experiences with rehab, revealing he went "for other people". The 40 year old musician, who shot to fame as part of the noughties pop punk band Busted, has previously spoken about his struggles with drugs and alcohol, and believes he's still on his "recovery" journey.

BRITs viewers have been sharing their thoughts on Green Day being labelled “the American Busted” by host Roman Kemp.Billie Joe Armstrong and Tré Cool attended last night’s ceremony (March 2) to present Jungle with the Group Of The Year award. To introduce the pair, Kemp – who presented the show alongside Maya Jama and Clara Amfo – called them “two genuine rock gods”.Kemp continued: “They’ve sold 75million records and released 14 albums – they’re very much the American Busted.

Emma Willis is looking for the next generation of fashion designers in her CBBC show Style It Out - and has revealed that it's her own kids who inspired the brand new series. Style It Out follows Emma as she invites nine creative children from across the UK into CBBC's workshop and sets them a series of challenges centred around sustainable fashion designing. With guest judges like Gok Wan, Noel Gallagher's daughter Anais and Strictly Come Dancing 's Katya Jones stopping by to give their thoughts, the winner will get to show off their designs at London Fashion Week.

Busted's James Bourne had a scary encounter with a black widow spider that landed him in the hospital. The 40 year old singer didn't realise how serious his condition was until he was refused an IV drip at a local health centre due to hypertension.

Limp Bizkit, Richard Ashcroft and more have been announced as performers for the 2024 Margate Dreamland series.Other acts set to play at Margate Dreamland in the summer of 2024 include Madness, Simple Minds, Manic Street Preachers, Suede, IDLES, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Becky Hill, Busted, Craig David, DJ Spoony plus guests, Rudimental, Paloma Faith, Jack Savoretti, JLS and Jess Glynne.Limp Bizkit will play at the iconic Dreamland venue – which is located five minutes away from Margate station – on Saturday, June 15, 2024 and Richard Ashcroft is set to play on Friday, July 12, 2024.A ticket pre-sale for the shows will be available for those who sign up for the Margate Summer Series mailing list before Thursday, December 7 at 9am local time. General ticket sale is set to commence on Friday, December 8 at 9am local time.

Ed Sheeran teamed up with Busted in London last night (October 10) to perform ‘Who’s David’.The star made a surprise appearance at The O2 midway through the noughties boy band’s set to help out on their 2004 single.Sheeran opened the vocals to the song before the rest of the band joined in. You can view footage below.During the show Hanson, who have been supporting Busted on their 20th anniversary greatest hits tour, also joined forces with the boy band for ‘MMMBop’ and ‘Sleeping With The Light On’.Earlier this year, both acts teamed up for a new version of ‘MMMBop’ entitled ‘MMMBop 2.0’.“It’s been such an honour to sing this ’90s classic song with the band who made it 25 years on from original release!” Busted’s James Bourne said in a statement at the time.“To have them as special guests on tour with us in September will be really special too, we’re huge fans of Hanson!”Hanson’s Taylor Hanson added: “It’s been a thrill to reimagine MMMBop with Busted and to see how a song with such history comes to life in a new way.

Matt Willis revealed his wife Emma was worried he will relapse back into drink and drug use as Busted embark on their 20th anniversary tour. The 40 year old musician, who has been incredibly candid about his battle with addiction, is playing 15 shows throughout the UK across September to mark two decades of his band’s success in the music business.

Can you believe it’s been two decades since Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Dougie Poynter and Harry Judd joined forces to become pop group McFly? From dominating the charts with their No1 debut single 5 Colours In Her Hair to creating a supergroup with close pals Busted, the quartet have had their fair share of highs. In 2016, they began a three-year hiatus before smoothly picking up where they left off. Now, the lads show no signs of slowing down, despite three of them juggling young families with fame, and this summer they’re busier than ever with new album, Power To Play and an upcoming UK and Ireland tour.

Matt Willis has revealed he watched his recent addiction documentary with his eldest child as a way of explaining his struggles to her.The Busted star recently featured in BBC documentary Fighting Addiction where he detailed his problems with addiction and TV presenter wife Emma Willis also spoke about supporting him and how it had affected their relationship. Matt and Emma have three children and in an appearance on Friday's Loose Women, 7 July, he revealed that eldest child Isabelle, 14, had watched the documentary with them - which he called a "beautiful" experience.Talking about the documentary, panellist Jane Moore asked him: "What about your kids, because you've got a 14-year-old who obviously would have been very aware of all this.

Busted have teamed up with Hanson for new version of the latter’s classic hit ‘MMMBop’ – listen to ‘MMMBop 2.0’ below.In recent months, the reunited ’00s heroes have been re-working their own hits, collaborating with Neck Deep and Simple Plan on new versions of their biggest hits.Hanson will support Busted on their 20th anniversary greatest hits tour of the UK later this year, and to celebrate the two bands have come together for the re-worked track.“It’s been such an honour to sing this ’90s classic song with the band who made it 25 years on from original release!” Busted’s James Bourne said in a statement.“To have them as special guests on tour with us in September will be really special too, we’re huge fans of Hanson!”Hanson’s Taylor Hanson added: “It’s been a thrill to reimagine MMMBop with Busted and to see how a song with such history comes to life in a new way. This is a true fusion of Hanson and Busted, we can’t wait to share it.”Listen to ‘MMMbop 2.0’ below.As part of their 20th anniversary celebrations, Busted will be unveiling 15 re-worked songs from their back catalogue alongside a host of artists.The band also recently added extra dates to their 2023 UK reunion tour.

Matt Willis has announced a break from social media following the premiere of his harrowing documentary Fighting Addiction.The 40 year old musician, who is one third of pop-rockers Busted alongside Charlie Simpson and James Bourne, posted a statement confirming his decision on Instagram Stories on Thursday. "I am having some down time and not on social that much right now," he began. "Thanks for all your incredible messages about The Doc.

Busted star Matt Willis has garnered huge praise for his searingly honest new documentary in which he charts his battle with addiction to alcohol and drugs.The singer, now 40, has been clean and sober for the past five years and allowed cameras inside the life he shares with wife Emma Willis to make Fighting Addiction as both discussed how his demons affected them as a couple. And it's clear that presenter Emma, who shares three children with the musician, has been his rock and support throughout his battles.

Matt Willis' fans have been left in tears as they praised the "brave" Busted star for opening up about his addictions to alcohol and drugs in a new BBC documentary.The 40 year old, who is now five years clean and sober, has allowed cameras inside his life with his presenter wife, Emma Willis, 47, as they discussed his almost-lifelong battle with drugs and alcohol, and how it has affected them as individuals and as a couple.The documentary, named Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction, saw both Matt and Emma break down as they reflected on the past. Viewers of the show have been left emotional, as many took to Twitter to praise the couple, as they spoke of "tears" and "sobbing". One tweeted: "In absolute bits watching the documentary with @mattjwillis @EmmaWillis.

Matt Willis was left emotional as he reunited with his therapist he met in rehab 14 years ago as he visited The Providence clinic in Bournemouth during his powerful BBC documentary on Wednesday. The 40 year old, who is now five years sober, allowed cameras inside his life with his presenter wife, Emma Willis, 47, as they discussed his almost-lifelong battle with drugs and alcohol, and how it has affected them as individuals and as a couple.The documentary, named Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction, saw both Matt and Emma break down as they reflected on the past.

TV presenter Emma Willis fought back tears on Wednesday evening, as she emotionally admitted she "kicked herself" for failing to recognise the warning signs ahead of husband Matt Willis' 2016 addiction relapse. The star, who has been married to the Busted singer since 2008, made the admission during Matt’s candid and emotional BBC documentary, Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction, in which he explored the reasons behind his battle with drink and drugs over the years.

Busted‘s Matt Willis revealed his drug addiction drove him to do “six grams” of cocaine “every fucking day” after the band’s reunion in 2016.The bassist has opened up about his drug use in a new BBC documentary titled Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction. He explained he was able to get clean for his wedding to TV presenter Emma Willis, and had managed to stay sober until 2016, when Busted announced a new tour and album.“Within a month I was doing six grams, bang, bang, bang, on my own, every fucking day and not coming home until three in the morning, pretending I was working on an album, which I wasn’t really writing,” he shared.His relapse was due to him being offered a line of cocaine at an after party following a sold out show on the Busted reunion tour.

Busted star Matt Willis has opened up and said he finds it difficult to watch his old interviews because he was “off my face”.The bass player and singer, who recently had his 40th birthday celebrations, opened up in the new BBC documentary Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction where he said he can’t watch an interview from two decades ago with Jonathan Ross. In 2004, Matt – along with his bandmates James Bourne and Charlie Simpson – appeared on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross to chat about their upcoming music.

TV presenter Emma Willis has shared a sweet birthday tribute to her husband Matt Willis following his addiction revelations in a new BBC documentary.The mum of three posted an adorable photo where she is cuddling her hubby as they look romantically at each other during Matt's early 40th birthday celebrations. Emma, 47, captioned the snap: “Yesterday we were blessed with the sunshine and being surrounded by (almost) everyone we love. A day early celebration for @mattjwillis turning 40.” She continued: “I love you babe, you blow me away every single day with your spirit, strength and determination.

Matt Willis is preparing for a new tour with his band Busted – and he’s terrified.The bassist and singer, 40, has battled with alcohol and drugs for as long as he can remember, and fears another relapse would end his marriage to his TV star wife Emma – and his life. “Over the last two decades, I’ve relapsed repeatedly and been to rehab four times. I’m terrified of relapsing again,” admits Matt.

Busted and Neck Deep have collaborated on a revamped and reimagined version of the former’s track ‘Meet You There’.‘Meet You There 2.0’ turns Busted’s 2003 ballad into a pop-rock anthem. The track, originally featured on their second album ‘A Present for Everyone’, features heavy drums, fuzzy guitars and Neck Deep frontman Ben Barlow.“This is one of the tracks we are most excited about releasing, as we have recorded an entirely new arrangement of the song,” shared Busted’s Charlie Simpson.

In a true blast from the past on Tuesday (May 2nd) Eastenders icon Dean Gaffney returned to the I’m a Celebrity jungle, 17 years after originally appearing on the show back in 2006. The 45 year old star first appeared on the Aussie edition of the show alongside the likes of Busted ’s Matt Willis and Hear’Say singer Myleene Klass, but sadly failed to secure the jungle crown after coming fifth in the competition.

Matt Willis has opened up about how his alcohol and drug addiction put a strain on his relationship with now-wife Emma Willis, as he admitted that he would "gaslight" her at the height of his addiction.The Busted singer and bassist, 39, has been open about his struggles with addiction, having first become sober in 2008, he later revealed he suffered numerous relapses, including after welcoming his children. In an upcoming documentary, Matt will be shining a light on addiction, and how his own has affected both himself and those around him.

their 2023 reunion tour – find all the details below.The pop-punk trio – comprising Charlie Simpson, Matt Willis and James Bourne – are set to hit the road in September to mark their 20th anniversary.They’ll play a special greatest hits set at arenas across the country, including The O2 in London.Tickets went on general sale at 9am BST this morning (March 31).Busted have since added six gigs to the forthcoming tour due to high demand. “YOU GUYS ARE CRAZY,” the band tweeted.YOU GUYS ARE CRAZY.

Back in the day, Busted were one of the biggest bands in the UK. Forming in 2000, the pop punk trio, consisting of Matt Willis, James Bourne, and Charlie Simpson, went on to sell millions of records and capture the hearts of thousands of youngsters across the country. But unexpectedly, during the height of their success in 2005, the band called it quits and went their separate ways - much to fans dismay.

Busted will reunite later this year for a special 20th anniversary tour. Comprised of frontman Charlie Simpson (who was crowned this year's winner of The Masked Singer UK), bassist Matt Willis and guitarist James Bourne, the boyband announced this arena-packing news via The Sun following some cryptic social media activity. Before a 15-date march across UK venues, though, which kicks off in Plymouth this September, the Year 3000 rockers are releasing a Greatest Hits-esque album with friends from fellow bands All Time Low, Simple Plan and McFly involved.

Busted have announced a new UK tour celebrating their 20th anniversary.The pop-punk trio will be playing a series of arena shows across the UK later this year, where they will perform their greatest hits and celebrate over 20 years since their formation.Heading to cities including Brighton, Nottingham, Newcastle and London, all 14 of the lined-up shows will take place throughout September. Starting at Cardiff’s CIA arena, the stint will kick off on September 3, and run until September 24 – ending at Manchester’s AO Arena.Hanson will also feature as a special guest at all gigs from September 9 onwards.

Charlie Simpson has revealed he chose his rhino costume on The Masked Singer as a nod to his wife’s childhood and family.The 37-year-old Busted star won ITV’s secretive singing competition on Saturday evening after he performed three songs including Lewis Capaldi’s Before You Go. Following his win, Simpson explained the story behind his cowboy-inspired rhino costume choice saying: “My wife grew up in Kenya so I spend a lot of time in Kenya, and we spend a lot of time on safari. “I actually walked with rhinos, and some of the rhinos, there’s only a handful of them left.They’re really endangered and they have to be guarded by military personnel now, so the poachers don’t get them and I actually got to go and walk around with them, with these guards, it was incredible – with some of the last few remaining (rhinos) on Earth.

Katie Price's 20 year old son, Harvey, has allegedly been the subject of “inappropriate and derogatory” images shared by a number of Metropolitan Police officers in a WhatsApp group chat.The 44-year-old model and TV personality shared an image of a letter detailing the alleged misconduct on her Instagram story on Friday, which said that the offending officers will be subject to a Gross Misconduct hearing which starts today, Monday 20 February. In the letter, which was addressed to Katie and dated 26 January, an investigator from the Discrimination Investigation Unit within the Professional Standards Department of the Met Police informed her that “a number of Metropolitan Police officers are alleged to have breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in regards to Discreditable Conduct for being part of a WhatsApp group chat that has posted inappropriate and derogatory images of your son, Harvey Price”.

Following weeks of singing Jacket Potatoes and Otters, this weekend finally saw Rhino crowned winner of the fourth series of The Masked Singer. While judges Mo Gilligan and Jonathan Ross had been sure that the mystery voice belonged to James Arthur, fellow judges Rita Ora and Davina McCall, alongside a whole host of viewers at home, were correct in guessing that it was Busted singer Charlie Simpson all along. Speaking of his time on the show, the musician explained: “I was terrified the entire time.The thing I was scared most of was remembering lyrics.

James Arthur has responded to Busted‘s Charlie Simpson being revealed as ‘Rhino’ on The Masked Singer, following fan speculation that he was behind the disguise.The final of the ITV show – which sees famous musicians perform in costumes and masks to make their identity a mystery – aired on Saturday (February 18), where it was revealed that the Busted singer was the season four winner and had been performing behind the Rhino mask.However, fans of the show had spent several weeks speculating that it was actually Arthur in the costume.“Fuck me I can’t wait till everybody stops blowing my phone up every Saturday thinking I’m on telly singing dressed as a rhino,” the X Factor winner responded on Twitter.“@CharlieSimpson id know that voice anywhere,” he wrote in a follow-up tweet. “One of the best out there #maskedsinger now everyone piss off and leave me alone.”“Honoured to be compared to @CharlieSimpson by the way.