Davina McCall reveals details of 'very rare' tumour as Escape to the Country star supports after own ordeal

Davina McCall has shared the details of the 'very rare' tumour she was diagnosed with after undergoing an unrelated medical scan. The TV star will be taking some time “off grid” after having the operation to remove the 14mm tumour, known as a colloid cyst.

Davina confirmed the shock news on social media on Friday (November 15) in a social media post. The 57-year-old said in a video: "A few months ago, I did a menopause talk for a company and they offered me a health scan in return, which I thought I was gonna ace.

"But it turned out I had a benign brain tumour called a colloid cyst which is very rare. Three in a million. So I slightly put my head in the sand."

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The Long Lost Family host and Masked Singer judge continued: "I saw quite a few neurosurgeons, I got lots of opinions and I realised that I have to get it taken out. It's big for the space. It fills the space. It's 14mm wide and it needs to come out, because if it grows, it would be bad. So I'm having it removed via a craniotomy.

"They go through the top of my head here and through the two halves of my brain to the middle, and get the cyst, take it out, empty it, take it out and Bob's your uncle." Davina added she was in "good spirits" but asked fans for their support, saying: "So say a prayer for me."

Davina's partner, hairdresser Michael Douglas, also appeared in the video with her and revealed she will be taking time away from work and social media. He wrote the caption to her post, and said: "Hey everyone. Michael here. @davinamccall will be off grid for a bit while she recovers from this brain operation.

"She is in great shape and in very good hands." He continued: "I’ll I do the odd update from her account here for anyone interested. I’m sure she’ll read all the comments when she’s able to so feel free to send love [heart emoji] .The support of people is amazingly powerful. Have a great day everyone. Michael xxx."

Escape to the Country star Nicki Chapman was among the first to respond having faced "the most frightening experience of her life" after being diagnosed with a non-malignant brain tumour the size of a golf ball in 2019.

She told Davina: "You and I have chatted about this day… you are in amazing hands with your surgeon and the team. Everyone loves you. Thank you for not only being a brave girl but for sharing your condition. You will help sooooo many other people. Big hugs. 30 second rule. See you soon N."

A spokesperson for The Brain Tumour Charity has also said: "Our Support Team has been providing Davina with information and reassurance - in confidence - in the lead up to her surgery.

"All of us at The Brain Tumour Charity wish her the best possible outcome for this procedure. As an inspiration to so many, we're grateful that Davina has chosen to raise awareness of this unique devastating disease. We are committed to funding pioneering research, campaigning for systemic change and offering support to all those whose lives are turned upside down by a brain tumour diagnosis."