Davina McCall’s boyfriend Michael Douglas reveals presenter is ‘out of the woods’ after brain tumour surgery and plans to return to work in January

Davina McCall's boyfriend Michael Douglas reveals presenter is 'out of the woods' after brain tumour surgery and plans to return to work in January

As a seasoned broadcaster and a resilient individual, I can’t help but admire Davina McCall’s spirit and grit. Her life has been an intriguing tapestry woven with threads of strength, determination, and unwavering professionalism.


After having brain tumor surgery about a week back, Davina McCall is now recovering well enough to step out of her recovery phase and looks forward to resuming work by mid-January.

The speaker, who is 57 years old, underwent surgery following her disclosure about a seldom-encountered colloid cyst, which afflicts merely three individuals out of every million.

While she’s recuperating at home, her partner, Michael Douglas, shared some insights about her health condition. He mentioned that following the extremely emotional experience they went through, she is now prioritizing getting plenty of rest.

On Tuesday, the hairdresser shared on Instagram Live that she’s currently feeling rather fatigued. She gets a good night’s sleep, usually retiring at 10 pm, and takes a nap in the morning. Additionally, she often takes a two-to-three hour rest in the afternoon as well.

‘It’s the way your brain heals is by resting. Her body is naturally forcing her to rest’.

Nonetheless, Michael assured fans by stating, “She won’t be back at work until mid-January. This gives her plenty of time for rest and rejuvenation.

Davina McCall's boyfriend Michael Douglas reveals presenter is 'out of the woods' after brain tumour surgery and plans to return to work in January

Davina McCall's boyfriend Michael Douglas reveals presenter is 'out of the woods' after brain tumour surgery and plans to return to work in January
Davina McCall's boyfriend Michael Douglas reveals presenter is 'out of the woods' after brain tumour surgery and plans to return to work in January

‘It’s been a very, very emotional and quite an incredible experience. We’re definitely out of the woods.’

On Monday, following Davina’s personal report, she expressed gratitude for the support of her loved ones while holding back tears.

Greetings from my bed, I wanted to reach out and express my gratitude. A big, sincere thank you goes out to everyone who has taken the time to message me or connect with me.

‘It’s meant the world. It’s been mad and it’s just really nice to be back home. I’m on the other side. My short term memory’s a bit remiss but that is something that I can work on so I’m really happy about that.

In an effort to maintain my sense of security, I’m meticulously jotting down each action I take. Fortunately, I’m under the exceptional care of Michael and my mother, who are both taking excellent care of me.

I just wanted to express my heartfelt appreciation for all the wonderful stepmothers out there. Truth be told, I don’t show my gratitude to Gabby often enough. Throughout my entire life, she has been a pillar of strength and support for me.

She expressed her feelings further: “Yesterday, I spoke with someone, and I mentioned that I received a large amount of Vitamin G. It seems whenever something like this occurs, I can’t help but feel incredibly grateful. Gratitude has always been a part of me, and I’ve truly been fortunate throughout my life.

I am incredibly thankful at this moment, so I want to express my gratitude to each one of you. My recovery is progressing well; I’m taking it easy, getting plenty of rest, and even managing to sleep a lot. I’m feeling great! Frankly, I consider myself quite fortunate.

Davina McCall's boyfriend Michael Douglas reveals presenter is 'out of the woods' after brain tumour surgery and plans to return to work in January
Davina McCall's boyfriend Michael Douglas reveals presenter is 'out of the woods' after brain tumour surgery and plans to return to work in January

As a lifestyle enthusiast, I can’t help but express my heartfelt gratitude here. The messages I’ve received have truly touched my soul. A special shout-out goes to @mdlondon, who deserves the title of Best Boyfriend Ever, an accolade bestowed upon him not just by me, but by everyone who knows us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Additionally, the “Best Mom Ever” award undoubtedly belongs to @gabbamccall. Thank you, my dear mother. Your exceptional role as both grandmother and mother makes you the best we could ever ask for.

“I’m doing much better today. I had a fantastic night’s sleep last night in my own bed. I took a couple of naps during the day, which helped keep my mind refreshed… taking things slowly… I’m filled with immense gratitude and love for the world, my life, and the wonderful people in it.

‘Thank you to all my friends. You are the best. Thank you to @clevelandclinic and my amazing neurosurgeon. Kevin. I love you. 

I’d like to express my gratitude to Sydney, Sarah, and everyone else who showed kindness and care towards me. Prepare yourselves, as there is a lot more where that came from – it will continue to flow freely.

Friends of celebrity Davina expressed their well-wishes in the comments section, and Olly Murs wrote: “Oh, I’m so glad you’re back home, Davina! x Heart We all adore you!” (paraphrased)

I’m delighted to see your radiant smile. Take good care and trust these wonderful folks to look after you, dear one ❤️

Craid David added: ‘You’re amazing Davina. And we all love you so much.’

Davina McCall's boyfriend Michael Douglas reveals presenter is 'out of the woods' after brain tumour surgery and plans to return to work in January
Davina McCall's boyfriend Michael Douglas reveals presenter is 'out of the woods' after brain tumour surgery and plans to return to work in January
Davina McCall's boyfriend Michael Douglas reveals presenter is 'out of the woods' after brain tumour surgery and plans to return to work in January
Davina McCall's boyfriend Michael Douglas reveals presenter is 'out of the woods' after brain tumour surgery and plans to return to work in January
Davina McCall's boyfriend Michael Douglas reveals presenter is 'out of the woods' after brain tumour surgery and plans to return to work in January
Davina McCall's boyfriend Michael Douglas reveals presenter is 'out of the woods' after brain tumour surgery and plans to return to work in January
Davina McCall's boyfriend Michael Douglas reveals presenter is 'out of the woods' after brain tumour surgery and plans to return to work in January

“Alison Hammond wishes you a quick recovery, sweetheart 💗,” followed by Paloma Faith expressing, “You’re truly exceptional and radiant… We’re all cheering you on XXX

Laura Whitmore expressed, “I’m sending you a heap of love, wonderful lady,” and Ashley Roberts responded with, “I adore you so much♥️♥️♥️.

Previously this week, Michael shared another significant update on his Instagram after his surgery, writing: “News for everyone. I’m extremely grateful for all your kind messages.

In just the past day, she has significantly progressed. Now, she’s been moved out of the Intensive Care Unit and is showing signs of full consciousness. Thank you, xx Michael.

The grid post then read: ‘Update – Mega progress these last 24 hours. Massive relief to see some light breaking through. Thanks for all the good vibes coming in from all angles. Up and Up.’

Fans swiftly reacted to the post, expressing affection and expressing their relief that she was alright, by commenting and sharing their well-wishes.

Over the weekend it was revealed that she was out of surgery and ‘recovering in ICU’.S

After his latest health report post-surgery, Michael mentioned that the procedure went exactly as expected (textbook) and expressed heartfelt gratitude for all the support from everyone.

Davina McCall's boyfriend Michael Douglas reveals presenter is 'out of the woods' after brain tumour surgery and plans to return to work in January
Davina McCall's boyfriend Michael Douglas reveals presenter is 'out of the woods' after brain tumour surgery and plans to return to work in January

He wrote: ‘Hey all, Davina is out of surgery and according to the surgeon it was textbook!

‘She’s currently recovering in ICU as a precaution, as you can imagine she’s utterly exhausted.’

Michael expressed his gratitude: Thank you all so much for the love shown here… it’s incredibly potent, and we are truly thankful. Michael xx.

Davina explained that she received the diagnosis by chance after booking in for a ‘health scan’.

In the video, Davina shared that she received an offer for a health scan, which she believed she would excel at. However, the results showed she had a benign brain tumor, an occurrence that’s quite unusual, happening only about once every three million cases.

For a short period, I avoided dealing with the issue at hand by seeking advice from several neurosurgeons. After gathering many perspectives, I came to understand that I needed to confront the problem head-on.

This item is rather large, measuring about 14 millimeters across. Since its continued growth could lead to problems, it needs to be extracted. I’m planning to have it taken out.

She added: ‘Say a prayer for me. I’m in good spirits.’

Davina McCall's boyfriend Michael Douglas reveals presenter is 'out of the woods' after brain tumour surgery and plans to return to work in January
Davina McCall's boyfriend Michael Douglas reveals presenter is 'out of the woods' after brain tumour surgery and plans to return to work in January

Davina shared that although there wasn’t an imminent danger, the doctors were worried the tumor might expand further and lead to potential health issues.

She revealed she had been feeling ‘up and down’ and explained she would be in hospital for at least nine days before coming home.

A colloid cyst is generally a slow-developing growth located close to the brain’s center, filled with jelly-like substance. These non-cancerous formations often cause no symptoms and are discovered accidentally during diagnostic imaging procedures.

As a devoted admirer putting it personally, if this mysterious growth within me were to expand, I might experience some distressing indications. These often include agonizing headaches that are at their peak when I first wake up, accompanied by feelings of nausea and my vision becoming hazy or unclear. Other significant symptoms might be the sensation of spinning (vertigo) and double vision.

A majority of patients tend to experience headaches, but they may also exhibit additional symptoms such as dizziness (vertigo), issues with memory recall, or double vision.

Should the colloid cyst become sufficiently large, it may block the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the brain, potentially causing a significant risk of abrupt and fatal incidents.

Davina’s companion Michael shared the video on her behalf, writing in the description: “Hi folks, it’s Michael speaking. Davina is going to be out of reach for a while as she undergoes this brain surgery and recuperates.

She’s doing wonderfully well and under excellent care. I’ll occasionally post updates on her behalf, for those who might be curious.

‘I’m sure she’ll read all the comments when she’s able to so feel free to send love . The support of people is amazingly powerful. Have a great day everyone. Michael xxx’.

Davina McCall's boyfriend Michael Douglas reveals presenter is 'out of the woods' after brain tumour surgery and plans to return to work in January
Davina McCall's boyfriend Michael Douglas reveals presenter is 'out of the woods' after brain tumour surgery and plans to return to work in January
Davina McCall's boyfriend Michael Douglas reveals presenter is 'out of the woods' after brain tumour surgery and plans to return to work in January

The most recent update comes just after the star made a surprise appearance on I’m A Celeb on Saturday – less than two weeks after undergoing the surgery.

She left show hosts Ant and Dec both stunned and thrilled as she joined their Instagram Live following the main show.

During her recuperation process, she communicated with the pair using a message that said, “Hello all! I’m still around,” accompanied by a laughter emoticon. This was met with applause in the I’m A Celebrity studio, as reported by The Mirror.

Excitedly, Dec exclaimed: “Look who’s here! It’s Davina McCall!” Then, Ant added his well-wishes: “I hope you’re doing great. Sending you a heap of love from the jungle.

In response to the crew’s cheers of “We love you, Davina!”, the ex-Big Brother host announced her departure by posting, “I’m signing out.

While Ant joked: ‘We were too much for her, we were too loud.’

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