Matt Willis Admits Regretting 2006 I'm A Celebrity Win Due to Addiction Struggles

Matt Willis, the Busted star who won the sixth season of ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! in 2006, has expressed regret over his participation in the show. He revealed on the On The Mend podcast that he was in a difficult place at the time, with his record company refusing to release his solo album unless he raised his profile by going on the show. Although his appearance skyrocketed his fame, it overshadowed his music career, as people were more interested in his reality TV persona than his album, which deeply disappointed him. Willis also struggled with addiction during this period, and the intense media attention following the show exacerbated his challenges, making him feel lost rather than victorious. He now considers the decision a mistake, as it shifted public perception away from his music to his celebrity status. Despite the short-term boost, this experience underscored the complexities of fame and personal struggles behind the scenes.