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Busted Star James Bourne Makes Shock Announcement Ahead of Tour

James Bourne withdrew from the Busted and McFly UK tour just hours before it started due to health issues; bandmates support his decision during the multi-city tour.

  • James Bourne, a member of Busted, pulled out of the Busted Vs McFly tour just hours before its opening show in Birmingham in late 2024 due to health issues.
  • Bourne and his bandmates, management, and doctors agreed he should prioritize medical treatment after his health deteriorated over the previous eight days.
  • The tour, which pits Busted against McFly in a head-to-head battle, was announced last year and features performances in major UK cities before concluding at London's O2 Arena on November 1.
  • Bourne announced that recent developments over the past week have shown his health is not sufficient for him to participate in the upcoming shows, while receiving support and well-wishes from fans and fellow musicians online.
  • Bourne hopes to return to performing in the future, but Matt Willis and Charlie Simpson will perform as Busted for the first time without him on the ongoing VS tour.
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“I’m not good enough to play these shows”: Busted member pulls out of tour shortly before first performance

The announcement comes the day before the Busted vs McFly tour was scheduled to begin.

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Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, September 15, 2025.
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