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Janet Street-Porter Appears On-Air From Hospital After Successful Right Knee Replacement

The 78-year-old broadcaster told viewers she expects a three-week break to focus on physiotherapy.

Overview

  • Loose Women host Jane Moore paused Wednesday's programme to air a hospital video message from Janet Street-Porter.
  • Street-Porter said she is up and mobile on a walking frame and has already begun her physiotherapy exercises.
  • She described being in severe pain before the operation and urged others considering knee surgery to stick to their exercises and keep moving.
  • The journalist previously had her left knee replaced eight or nine years ago and underwent a left hip replacement last October.
  • A panellist on the ITV show since 2011, Street-Porter reassured viewers she plans to return after her short recovery period.