James Bourne, 42, says he is still not “out of the woods” following major surgery, which he described as aimed at extending his life. The musician was forced to withdraw from the Busted vs McFly tour in September last year, a day before it was due to begin in Birmingham. Sources describing the decision say his bandmates characterized him as “really f***ing sick” at the time. Bourne’s comments present an update on his health after stepping back from touring. He frames his current situation as ongoing recovery, rather than a full return to normal activity, and he discusses the surgery he underwent as part of a longer-term effort to manage his condition. The reports do not detail the specific illness or the nature of the surgery, but they consistently link the tour cancellation to his health and describe his current outlook in cautious terms.