Overview

• Busted’s James Bourne said Monday he is not in good enough health to perform and will step back from the VS arena tour.
• He told fans he lacks full information about his condition and that he, his bandmates, and management agreed he should prioritize medical care.
• The joint run is still slated to start in Birmingham on September 16 and continue across the UK and Ireland, ending November 1 at London’s O2.
• Bandmates and peers publicly sent support, including messages from McFly’s Harry Judd and Busted’s Matt Willis.
• No lineup adjustments or replacements had been announced in media reports, and Bourne said he hopes to rejoin later if possible.