Busted's James Bourne quits tour with McFly due to mystery illness

NewsUK & World NewsHealthThe star said it was a 'long story'Jasmine Allday TV Reporter and Olivia Bridge Reporter in Live News Network18:16, 24 Jul 2026James Bourne has given a rare update into his poor health as he says he is "still not out of the woods yet".‌The singer quit the band's tour with McFly recently in a move that shocked fans, citing issues with his health.‌Whilst he hasn't revealed what's wrong, he said it was a "long story" and that he required surgery to extend his life, reports The Mirror.‌Now, taking to social media, James has given fans an update. He thanked them for their patience, as he prepared to make the announcement."As I’m taking a break from the gram, I’ll be posting an update soon about what’s going on with my health in my Spotify bio. It’s a long story. Still n