has bravely opened up about her brain tumour experience in her first in-depth interview since undergoing surgery. The much-loved broadcaster had a rare colloid cyst removed last year.
Speaking to podcast host Steven Bartlett, Davina shares her incredible journey in her first recorded episode since she underwent brain surgery and how it’s had an ‘impact on her personality.’
In the newest installment of her Begin Again podcast, judge became emotionally overwhelmed as she told her story. A short clip shows Davina visibly tearing up as she said: “I felt like this thing had taken control of me. They said, “You’ve got a benign cyst in your brain.””
She also details what happened after her operation, explaining: “You realise that your personality is your short-term memory.” Fighting back tears, Davina cried: “I was like, “I’m still in here”. I began again, again.”
Sharing the footage on her page, Davina wrote, “This week I’m swapping seats. I am completely overwhelmed with the amount of messages of love and support from every single one of you—truly!”
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Many of her followers flooded the comments section with warm messages of support. One fan said: “Something you’ve proved is your fitness has made a huge impact on your recovery! I can’t believe how quickly you are getting your life back xx you’re so inspirational and make me feel at 64 I can turn my health around.”
A second person also commented: “You are SUCH an inspiration Davina! Thank you SO much for sharing. I look forward to hearing the full podcast.”
A third also typed: “You are incredible Davina, what a journey! What an interviewer ! Can’t wait for this .”
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Davina has been going back to the gym since her surgery (Image: Getty)
The TV star recently told her fans after getting back into fitness following brain surgery.
Posing in a matching red sports bra and gym shorts, the former Big Brother host showed off her toned physique as she flexed her muscles.
She added the caption: “So this morning me and went on a walk then went to the gym and we felt amazing all day. I’m really feeling stronger and stronger every day ….today was day 2 of week 2 of our strength and sculpt challenge on with Natalie … an amrap … I found this one hard .. really cardio … but I LOVED IT !! My triceps are killing. ALREADY !!! I can feel progress.”