Emma Willis has publicly supported her husband Matt Willis as he confirmed his next major venture: a tell-all memoir titled Mending: Busted, Breaking And Getting Better, set for release on October 8. The book will detail his life both on and off stage, including his well-documented struggles with drug and alcohol addiction.
Matt Willis Opens Up About Addiction and Recovery
The Busted star, who has sold over five million albums worldwide alongside bandmates James Bourne and Charlie Simpson, has been candid about his addiction journey. In 2023, he fronted the BBC documentary Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction, which featured his wife Emma speaking about the impact on their family. He also hosts the podcast On the Mend, where guests discuss overcoming life's toughest moments.
Matt announced the book on Instagram on Tuesday, July 14, sharing a promotional video. He wrote: "Well... this is a bit surreal. I've written a book. It's called Mending. For a long time, I wasn't sure I'd ever be able to tell this story, or even if I should. But over the last few years I've realised that talking honestly about addiction, recovery, family and everything I've learned along the way might actually help someone else."
Emma Willis Shows Support
Emma was quick to respond, posting a string of love heart emojis in the comments. She later shared the announcement video on her Instagram Story with the caption: "My man did this!!!!" accompanied by heart emojis and a pre-order link.
In a statement to The Sun, Matt added: "For a long time, I wasn't sure I'd be able to tell this story, or even if I should. But over the past few years, I've realised that talking honestly about addiction, recovery, family and everything I've learned along the way might help someone else. Writing it has been one of the hardest and most rewarding things I've ever done, and I honestly can't wait for you to read it."
Book Release and Pre-Order Details
Mending: Busted, Breaking And Getting Better is available for pre-order now and will be published on October 8. The memoir promises an honest look at Matt's journey, emphasizing that recovery is not a finish line but an ongoing process.
