Pete Doherty accepts offer to reform The Libertines at Hyde Park

Pete Doherty has revealed that he said yes to an offer to reform The Libertines for a show in Hyde Park this summer - but he has yet to consult with the rest of the band.

The Libertines haven't played a show together since their brief reunion back in 2010, and have consistently rejected offers to reform. Until now?

In an interview with Israeli newspaper Ynet, which was translated by The Music Charger, Pete Doherty reportedly said: "I don't know if I'm supposed to even tell you this, but we were offered to reform The Libertines for a show this July in Hyde park. I got the call just yesterday. Well, I said yes."

It's unclear though whether the rest of the band are as keen to reform as Doherty, or indeed if they are even willing. Doherty admitted: "Recently I tried to call Carl [Barat] and couldn't reach him."

Continuing the theme of potentially ill-advised honesty, Doherty reportedly added: "Not long ago I listened to The Libertines' songs on YouTube and had a burst of nostalgia, so I said what the heck, and then they told me how much they will pay us, and I cannot lie to you, I couldn't say no, at least not in my state right now.... I'm in debt. It's very complicated for me to say no right now, I have financial problems."

Carl Barat recently formed a new band called The Jackals, and plans to release a new solo album later this year. Neither he, nor any of the other band members, have commented on Doherty's reunion announcement.