OK, let's deal with the really important things first. A statement from McFly's people has strongly denied those worrying old rumours that first surfaced in the Sun on Monday that Danny Jones was considering quitting CMU's favourite boy band, possibly initiating a 'Charlie-from-Busted' style split.
The statement said that "contrary to a story in the Sun newspaper, Danny Jones of McFly has not asked to leave the band to go solo, [nor has he] been invited to write songs in America with a top production company, [nor is he] unhappy with how the band has been performing since the first album".
Responding to claims that Jones was disappointed with his band's record sales last year, the statement continued: "McFly's second album has achieved platinum status and includes two number one singles ('All About You' and 'I'll Be OK'). During their sell-out arena tour in Sept/Oct 05 they played to over 200,000 people and their live DVD 'The Wonderland Tour 2005 - Live in Manchester' went straight to No 1. 2006 will see McFly star in a Hollywood movie 'Just My Luck' alongside Lindsay Lohan and the band will release their first album in the US. Later in the year the band will commence work on their third album and will play their second arena tour. Danny Jones is as happy in McFly as he has ever been and is upset if anyone thinks he is less than 100% committed to the group."
Danny himself adds: "I'm really upset by this rumour. No way am I giving up my dream job. I've got McFly in my blood and I'll be in McFly as long as the fans want us."
So that's that sorted. Except, of course, so many bands have denied they're quitting just days before they've quit, it's always hard to tell. But let's hope this denial is for real. And that that movie is a success. And the record sells OK in America. And the third album goes well. Anything to keep that boy happy.