Even though the 'reasons' are what we expected, I did enjoy watching the interview as it was good to finally hear someone speak up a bit more.

Richie pretty much took all of the blame (which he should) and didn't try and put the blame on anyone apart from the touring comment, which I do agree with.

I just wish Richie opened his mouth before the tour rather than in the middle of it. Everyone is in the same boat. They all have families and have all missed a big chunk of their child's growing up, but that's part of being in one of the biggest rock bands, isn't it?

The 8 years sober comment was such a stupid thing to say. Why on earth did he say that? He clearly hasn't been sober. He has been in rehab twice since then. Something doesn't quite add up.

He seems keen to rejoin the band and if Jon has said 'no' to his return this tour, then good on Jon. If Jon said yes to him, then Richie would probably do this again on the next tour and think he can just get off whenever he wants and come back whenever he wants. Thankfully, that hasn't been the case and we have someone in who looks like he is having a great time up there. Don't get me wrong, I would sooner us have Richie back and have the odd rarity here and there which isn't happening with Phil X, but if Richie can't be bothered doing a tour, then I will take this. I don't want Phil X for good, I really don't, but for this tour, he has been a big big help.

I just can't wait for this tour to finish. I have never said that about a Bon Jovi tour, ever. I didn't think I ever would. This tour feels like it has dragged so much when usually, the rest of the tours just fly by. If this isn't sorted after the tour (obviously not right away) but a few months after, then things won't be looking good anymore for Bon Jovi.

Have a long long break after this has finished. Sort everything out, pick up on things that are wrong and change them and come back better than ever. Well... Better than they are now.