Matt Willis Opens Up About Struggles with Emma: ‘It Hurt Me’
Busted bassist Matt Willis has spoken candidly about pressures early in his marriage. He admitted he felt he fell short of his wife Emma’s standards.
Early marriage and a turning point
Willis and Emma married in 2008. The couple share three children: Isabelle, Ace and Trixie.
He revealed that by June 2008 he checked into a rehab clinic. That step followed an ultimatum from Emma to get sober.
On the Mend podcast reflections
On his On the Mend podcast, Willis spoke with guest Spencer Matthews. He said he became aware he wasn’t matching Emma’s achievements.
Matt Willis opens up about struggles with Emma, saying ‘It hurt me’. This drove him to change. He described it as a push to “step my game up.”
History with substances
Willis has been open about alcohol and drug problems. He said he first used cannabis at age 13.
He also disclosed a long history with nicotine. He began smoking as a teenager, around 13 or 14 years old.
Attempts to quit vaping
Willis admitted he often tells his children vaping is “stupid.” He secretly continued the habit.
He called the addiction “massive” and sought help from neuroscientist TJ Power. He once discarded vapes and snus in a quit attempt.
Relapse and professional concerns
A relapse occurred after Willis became angry in traffic. He found vapes on a Busted rider backstage and gave in.
That slip led to a new realisation. During a vocal call for Cabaret, he acknowledged vaping threatened his professional work.
He said he no longer plans to vape. He described it as embarrassing and harmful.
Family and honesty
Willis balances recovery with family life. He admits to hiding his vaping from his children while trying to stop.
He has been frank about the harm addiction caused early in his relationship. His openness aims to show the work behind recovery.
This report appears on Filmogaz.com, reflecting recent comments made publicly by Matt Willis.
