Busted’s James Bourne seen for first time since revealing mystery illness & pulling out of tour – as he returns to work

BUSTED star James Bourne has been seen for the first time since disclosing a mystery illness and pulling out of the band’s tour. James, who has racked up eight top ten singles including four No1s with Busted, dropped out of the McFly V Busted tour last September citing his health. Busted’s James Bourne features in a new TikTok clip, in rehearsals for his new musical Credit: tiktok/@murderatthegates The singer-songwriter pulled out of the McFly v Busted tour last September, citing health issues Credit: Getty In June, The Sun told how James had thrown himself into Murder At The Gates, a new musical he co-created with US playwright Steven Sater. It came months after the singer, 42, told fans he was having surgery to ‘extend his life’. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! James has now been seen back in action – in rehearsals for Murder At The Gates. A new clip on the musical’s TikTok page features the star playing keyboard as The Pitt’s Isa Briones, 27, sings No One Sits On High. Read more on James Bourne The caption read: “Yes, she really sounds like that live.” James with Busted bandmates Matt Willis and Charlie Simpson Credit: Getty James is the co-creator of new musical Murder At The Gates, along with US playwright Steven Sater Credit: Getty Although James’ back was turned in the clip, fans were thrilled to see the boy band star. One person wrote: “James!! So good to see him doing well!” Another penned: “James. I’m missing you so much thank you for this little appearance. Most read in TV “Wishing you a fast recovery dude! The singer is amazing btw.” Murder At The Gates co-creator Steven wrote: “Isa drove directly from the set of The Pitt, set down her bag and sang through it a first time – like this!” Comment now