James Bourne is opening up about his health, months after quietly stepping back from touring to focus on recovery. In a heartfelt message to fans, the “Busted” star shared that he is preparing for major surgery, one he hopes will extend his life and help him return to the stage and the music that means so much to him.
James Bourne Says ‘There Is Hope’ as He Reveals Plan for Life-Extending Surgery
GettyIn an Instagram Story accessed by EntertainmentNow, Bourne, 42, shared a candid update with fans, opening up about his health and the road ahead.
“I realised it’s been about six months since I posted last. I have a plan in place to have a major surgery that should extend my life and hopefully make me well enough to come back to what I love the most which is touring and making music. It really sucks to be out of the game. But there is hope!”
Sudden Illness Forced Him to Leave Tour Hours Before Launch
Bourne’s update follows a difficult moment last year. To jog your memory a little, he made the decision to step away from his band’s tour with McFly just hours before it was set to begin.
At the time, he shared that his health had declined quickly, leaving him unable to take the stage.
“The VS tour kicks off tomorrow night in Birmingham, and as excited as I’ve been all year for this tour to begin, I’m really sorry to say that over the last 8 days it has become clear that I am not in good enough health to play these shows,” he wrote.
“There’s a lot of information I still don’t have about my condition, but my bandmates, management, and I are unanimous in deciding that I should focus on the medical stuff for now. I really hope I can be in a position to come back further down the line. It’s still going to. It will be an amazing show, and I will miss being there! See you all as soon as possible.”
Bandmates Paid Tribute as Tour Continued Without Him
Despite his absence, Bourne remained at the heart of the tour, with his bandmates continuing shows across the UK while taking moments to acknowledge him and share their support with fans.
During one performance, bandmate Matt Willis spoke candidly about how deeply he was missed on stage.
As per The Daily Mail, Willis said: “Okay, you may have noticed our best friend is not here tonight. James Bourne is really [expletive] sick, and we love him, and we miss him. This is the first show we’ve ever played without him, and it’s really weird. “But we’re gonna do the best we can.”
He also reflected on how quickly everything changed, noting that it had “happened [expletive] fast,” before adding a simple reminder that resonated with many in the crowd: “health is wealth.”
‘There Is Hope’ as He Looks Toward Recovery and Return
GettyWhile James Bourne has not shared specific details about his condition, his message carries a quiet sense of hope.
For now, his focus is on healing and finding his way back to the stage, something that clearly still means everything to him. As fans continue to stand by him, his words reflect both the reality of the moment and a steady resolve to keep moving forward.
