In what will be welcome news to some – and a reason to despair of modern music for others – McFly and Busted are joining forces for a New Year arena tour under the guise of McBusted.

So far it’s only UK shows that have been announced, but we’re pretty sure they’ll be crossing the Irish Sea after those initial batch of April dates. As one internet wit observes, “If it doesn’t work out Busted plan to form a new band with Five instead – Fisted.”

We did chuckle!