Davina McCall breaks down in tears as she shares first update after brain surgery

Davina McCall has bravely spoken out for the first time since her brain surgery, sharing an update on her health with friends and fans.

In a video shared post-operation, which lasted six hours, she acknowledged the ordeal was "bad" but expressed gratitude for being at home under the care of her boyfriend Michael and stepmum.

She noted her struggle with short-term memory but remained optimistic about improving it.

The popular Masked Singer judge had the surgery to remove a 14mm benign brain tumour earlier this month, a condition she unexpectedly discovered during a health scan while speaking at a menopause company event. Despite initially believing she would "ace" the health scan, the discovery of the tumour caught her off guard.

Resting at home, Davina reached out to her Instagram followers, saying: "Hi, I just thought I'd check in! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has messaged me or been in touch. It's meant the world. It's been bad."

She continued: "It's just really nice to be back home. I'm on the other side. My short term memory is a bit remiss. But that is something that I can work on so I'm really happy about that. I'm writing everything I'm doing to keep myself feeling safe.", reports the Mirror.

Cared for by Michael and her mum, Davina also took a moment to appreciate her stepmum: "I'm being brilliantly looked after by Michael and my mum. I'd quickly like to say big up the stepmums - I don't really say thank you to Gabby [McCall] enough. She's been an amazing rock my whole life.

"I have a massive dose of vitamin G. When something like this happens I just feel so grateful. I've always been grateful, I've always been lucky in my life."

An emotional Davina added: "I feel unbelievably grateful in my life right now, so thanks for everything. I'm on the mend, I'm resting, I'm sleeping loads and I feel really good. I just feel very lucky."

Sharing the video on Instagram, she wrote: "Just want to thank @mdlondon , who gets best boyfriend ever award . Voted for by me and everyone that knows us . Also ... best mum ever award ... goes to @gabbamccall . Thank you mumma . For being best grandma ... and mumma ever.

"I am feeling much better . Had a great nights sleep in my own bed . Have a couple of sleeps during the day which keeps my brain clear ... slowly slowly... huge gratitude, and love for the world and my life and the beautiful 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 . Thank you Sydney, sarah , and all the amazing beautiful souls that cared for me . Get used to this . It's going to be pouring out of me."

Her celebrity pals were quick to send their well wishes, with Ruth Langsford commenting: "Good to see your lovely face. Rest up and let those lovely people take care of you."

Zoe Ball also chimed in, writing: "wonderful to see you doing so good D love. healing vibes across the way. promise to do what doc says. love you lady."

Olly Murs expressed his joy, stating: "Awww so happy you're back home Davina x we all love ya! !" Nadia Sawalha also chimed in with: "Oh my goodness .. so bloody lovely to see you ..I reckon all the conversations that have been going on between people about what a damn fine person you are must have some healing power as there have been thousands. And the love between you and Michael is so beautiful . Keep getting 'weller' big hugs ! Xxx". This comes after it was disclosed that Davina has courageously decided to continue recording her weekly podcast while in recovery.

She launched her brand-new show, Begin Again, last month and was 'adamant' that discovering the brain tumour would not impede the podcast's progress.

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