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Davina McCall Recovering Well After Brain Tumor Surgery

The TV presenter has been moved out of ICU following the successful removal of a rare colloid cyst.

  • Davina McCall, 57, underwent surgery to remove a benign brain tumor known as a colloid cyst, a rare condition affecting three in a million people.
  • Her partner, Michael Douglas, shared on Instagram that McCall has made significant progress and is now out of intensive care.
  • The colloid cyst was discovered during a routine health check offered as part of her menopause advocacy work.
  • McCall will remain in the hospital for about nine days for recovery and is expected to be 'off grid' during this period.
  • Known for her advocacy on women's health issues, McCall has been a prominent figure in British television, hosting programs like Big Brother and Long Lost Family.
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