Busted Rumour: Are Matt Willis and James Bourne looking for a new Charlie Simpson?

It’s been ages since we heard any rumours that Busted were getting back together, so we were kind of expecting something to crop up soon. The latest is a bit more original though – a reality TV show to find a new Charlie Simpson!

That’s right, according to The Sun Matt Willis and James Bourne are that desperate to reform Busted that they’re willing to do it without Charlie and via a reality TV show.

Apparently Charlie doesn’t want to give up Fightstar, but Matt and James are “yearning for the old days”.

A source told the paper: “Matt and James are determined to get the band back together but have realised there is no way to change Charlie’s mind.

“So instead they are planning a reality TV show. It will be a documentary following them up and down the UK in their search for a third man.

“The series will then climax with a live arena event, which fans will be able to buy tickets for. If the show sparks enough interest they’ll take themselves out on a wider UK tour.”

Whether it’s true or not, we’ll bet James is a very happy boy – the day his first solo album is available online is within the same 24 hours as his name appears in a national newspaper.