Busted looked worlds away from their noughties pop star days as they appeared on Thursday’s episode of Lorraine.
Matt Willis, Charlie Simpson and James Bourne have reunited for a 20th anniversary tour with 14 dates across the country.
During their appearance on the ITV chat show, Charlie sported long, shoulder length hair, in stark contrast to his short spiked locks when the group found fame.
James also looked noticeably different from his younger days as he sported darker locks and a light beard.
Matt is now sporting a tight buzzcut and moustache in contrast to his spiky bleached locks when the band first came on the scene.
Together again: Busted looked worlds away from their noughties pop star days as they appeared on Thursday’s episode of Lorraine
Group: (L-R) Matt Willis, Charlie Simpson and James Bourne have reunited for a 20th anniversary tour with 14 dates across the country (pictured in 2002)
Tour: The trio performed throughout September and October and reflected on the gigs during their chat with Lorraine
The trio performed throughout September and October and reflected on the gigs during their chat with Lorraine.
Since their Busted heyday, Matt has become a father to children Isabelle, 14, Ace, 11, and seven-year old Trixie with Emma Willis. Charlie is father to sons Arlo, eight, and Jago, five, with his wife Anna.
Charlie said: ‘The kids came to see the show at the o2 and I wasn’t sure what they would think.’
Matt added: ‘My daughter is still wearing her Busted merch!’
Ed Sheeran made a surprise appearance on the tour as he joined the group for their London show to perform ‘Who’s David’.
Matt explained: ‘He got stuck in traffic and wasn’t going to get there in time for sound check so was just going to go for it, but he decided to jump out his car and get the tube.’
Charlie also discussed his appearance on this year’s series of The Masked Singer which he won as Rhino.
He said: ‘I didnt tell these guys that I was going on masked singer but they realised.’
New look: During their appearance on the ITV chat show, Charlie sported long, shoulder length hair
Now and then: Matt is now sporting a tight buzzcut and moustache
Change: James also looked noticeably different from his younger days as he sported darker locks and a light beard
Success: Busted found fame in 2002 when their debut single What I Go To School For was released
‘I knew as soon as I watched the episode it was him,’ James added.
Apart from Busted, Matt is now a TV presenter and will host the UK version of Love Is Blind with his wife Emma.
After leaving Busted, Charlie joined the band Fightstar and has also released several solo albums including his most recent, Hope Is A Drug in 2022.
James joined the group Son Of Dork after Busted and he has also released two solo albums.
