In a new BBC documentary, Matt Willis discusses his problems with addiction.
Taking part in the show, which deals with a difficult issue, was not an easy decision for one key person in his life – Matt’s wife Emma required coaxing to participate.
While speaking on Lorraine Kelly’s show, the 40-year-old explained why Emma had some misgivings at first.
‘Emma took some talking to, to get involved in this,’ he began.
‘We’ve been quite private with our lives, and not really opened up before. I felt like that was such a powerful part of it. She went through everything with me.’
Emma, 47, decided to take part and viewers will now get a new insight into their marriage.
Matt added that, while they are happy now, they had been through some difficult times.
‘She stuck by me through everything,’ he revealed.
While Emma was adamant about sticking for Matt, not everyone in her life agreed.
‘A lot of people at times told her not to, but she saw something in me and that she could help. She did massively.’
Matt, who has been clean for more than five years, is nevertheless concerned about relapses.
‘I’m always a bit worried about relapse,’ he explained.
Matt has made amendments to this life in order to give himself the best possible chance: ‘I have certain things in places every day which I’m very particular about. I feel like I have to be.’
He continued: ‘I feel quite selfish at times because it’s my main priority, but without that, everything else falls to pieces.’
Busted bandmates James Bourne and Charlie Simpson also back him up.
‘Luckily the boys are amazing and they love me, and they want me to be well.
‘We have a job to do, so it’s in everyone’s interest that I’m not wrecked,’ he candidly concluded.
Lorraine airs weekdays from 9am on ITV. Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction will air on BBC One and iPlayer tonight at 9pm.
