Emma Willis pays gushing tribute to husband Matt after admitting 'bad times' in marriage as he details depths of addiction

Emma Willis has shared a gushing tribute to her husband Matt Willis on his birthday which has fallen ahead of the release of his documentary. The singer and musician, who rose to fame in 90s pop punk band Busted, has spoken openly about his battle with drugs and alcohol over the years.

But next Monday (May 15), Matt will appear in his own documentary which will see him look back at some of Willis’s "darkest days" as he explores what could be behind his addiction and speaks to experts and other addicts to better understand himself.

The BBC One documentary, titled Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction, will also delve into the impact it has had on his wife and TV presenter Emma, who appears close to tears in the film as she tells of her unease that he will relapse again.

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Taking to Instagram on Monday evening (May 8) following the long weekend, Emma posted a picture of herself and Matt outside in the spring sunshine as they looked adoringly at each other, while Emma had her arms wrapped around her husband's waste as he pulled his arm around her.

"Yesterday we were blessed with the sunshine and being surrounded by (almost) everyone we love," the 47-year-old typed alongside the image to her followers. "A day early celebration for @mattjwillis turning 40. I love you babe, you blow me away every single day with your spirit, strength and determination. Here’s to living every day to the max together, always…"

And Emma's celebrity followers were quick to respond. Former Bake Off champion Candice Brown said: "Just pure love. So gorgeous to see you." Presenter Laura Whitmore wrote: "Love this." Former I'm A Celebrity winner Giovanni Fletcher added: "Love love love