Overview
- Matt Willis told Good Morning Britain that James Bourne is getting better and is on the mend.
- His comments follow Bourne’s Instagram update that he plans major surgery he hopes will extend his life and let him return to music.
- Neither Bourne nor the band has shared the diagnosis or the type of operation he expects to undergo.
- Bourne withdrew from the McFly vs Busted tour the day before it began in September 2025 because he was not well enough to perform.
- During the shows, Busted used a stand-in and invited Bourne’s brother, Chris, onstage to keep him present for fans.