Woo hoo - Matt Busted is no longer loved up! Here’s how to nab him quick..

Hiya Matt! So what do your think of your reputation as a ladies’ man?
I don’t know where I got it from cos I’ve had a girlfriend for two years! (Laughs) I’m single now though! Give me a couple of months to earn my reputation, ha ha!

What do you miss most about being loved up?
Sofa time. I’ve been single for a little while now and you always go out more.

Are you a good boyfriend?
Apparently I forget things.

Like what? Her birthday? Her name?
No, the little things like buying flowers. But I’m getting better.

Are you well trained now?
Yeah. The next person to have me as a boyfriend is going to be really lucky! I know every trick in the book now.

What was your worst ever date?
When I was younger, I took a girl out for dinner. Somehow she ended up with the dinner on her face and in her hair! It was really putting me off cos it looked nasty on her face. Eventually I leaned over and got it off with a tissue. She looked devastated! It was awful.

Which celeb would you like to snog?
Christina Aguilera. I think she’s awesome, very talented and a really attractive girl.

She could probably teach you a few things, judging by her videos!
Yes, mate!

Is it easier to pull now you’re famous?
Yes! (Big laugh) Much easier! We were just normal geezers before - you had to put on your best shirt!

Your shiny shirt?
Yeah! (laughs) Become one of those white-shirted men. You had to try really hard.

And now girls fling themselves at you?
Yup! But we don’t go for that, however tempting it may be.

What’s the weirdest way a girl has tried to approach you?
A girl came up to me at a gig and she had four pieces of paper for me to sign. But on the fourth, there was a note saying, ‘I really like you but I’m quite shy, so if you want to ring me, call me on this number.’ I thought, ‘That’s pretty sweet.’ But no way, love!

Has a girl ever stalked you because she wouldn’t take no for an answer?
When I was younger, this girl from around my area really liked me. I went out to Chessington with my pals for a day and when I came back, she was sitting at the end of my garden! I went inside and my mum said, ‘Matt, she’s been there all day.’

Would you ever snog a fan?
Most probably! But the thing is we never get the opportunity to meet them. As soon as we finish a gig it’s back to the hotel and we’re taken out somewhere.

Would it put you off that they loved you just cos you’re in Busted?
Well, James as a theory about this..

Oh good, we like James’ theories..
(Big laugh) He says that they’re using you as much as you’re using them. They only want to be with you cos you’re in a band, so you might as well take advantage. But it ain’t ethically right.

That’s easy for him to say if he’s all coupled up..
Exactly!

When was your last snog?
I can’t tell you that.

Did you have a snog when you were in America?
Maybe!

Have you ever been called a rubbish snog?
Yeah, once at school when I was 11. She only said it to get back at me for something I’d said about her. And I’ve had no complaints since, I’d like to say.

What’s the best snog you’ve ever had?
I had an amazing snog recently. I can’t tell you any more.

And the worst snog?
I’ve had some shockers in my time. You’d think that once you get beyond the age of 14 everyone knows how to kiss.

Ever had your heart broken?
Not really. I’ve dumped at girl over the phone though!

Not clever!
But I was scared for my life! She was a nutter, mate.

Have you ever cheated in a girl?
Yes, I have cheated on a girl and I don’t feel very good about it. But the bird I cheated with was very fit though!

So that makes it OK dos it?
Yes! Anyone in my position would have done the same thing.

Did the girlfriend find out?
Yes, and she dumped me!

How to pull Matt

Go slow!
'All I’ll say is less is more. No ramming your tongue down my throat! Start slow and see where that takes you. I hate all this vigorous snogging. (Makes a wobbling tongue noise). It’s like kissing a washing machine!'

Smile!
'I hate it when girls don’t make it obvious they like you and just do all those sly little looks. You don’t know if you’re just imagining things! Why not just smile and make it obvious that you’re a welcoming person?' Keep it simple!
'I do like a girl in a vest! A simple white vest and jeans looks great.'

Lose the attitude!
'I hate feisty girls. I hate arguing more than anything. And I’m bad at it cos I always forget what I’m talking about.'