Davina McCall fought back tears as she revealed how having her brain tumour removed affected her personality, as the star teased a new podcast episode where she’s in the hot seat.
The TV personality, 57, was forced to have surgery in November after doctors discovered a benign tumour on her brain that affects three in a million people.
The tumour was picked up at a private clinic after she was offered a health check after taking part in a talk about menopause.
And now, for the newest instalment of her Begin Again podcast, the Masked Singer host got emotional as she lifted the lid on her health woes in a candid interview with Steven Bartlett.
While Davina is usually the one asking the questions, she opted to swap places and brought in the Dragons Den star to help tell her story.
In the short teaser clip announcing the episode, Davina got visibly emotional as she explained: ‘I felt like this thing had taken control of me. They said “You’ve got a benign cyst in your brain.
Davina McCall fought back tears as she revealed how having her brain tumour removed affected her personality, as the star teased a new podcast episode where she’s in the hot seat
The TV personality, 57, was forced to have surgery in November after doctors discovered a benign tumour on her brain that affects three in a million people
Steven then asked: ‘You wake up, post-op, what happens there?’ to which she responded: ‘I don’t really remember where I was.’
Revealing her worries about losing her personality, she continued: ‘You realise that your personality is your short-term memory.’
Unable to hold back the tears, she began crying as she said: ‘I was like, “I’m still in here”. I began again, again.’
In the caption, 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!
And of course, there was only one place I could come to tell this story. With none other than Mr Steven Bartlett (@steven)! Who’s keeping my seat warm for me this week.
She revealed that the episode will be available to listen to from 8am on Thursday (06.02), as she signed off with: ‘It’s time for me, to Begin Again (again, again, again).’
Fans flooded the comments with support for the star, writing: ‘This promises to be a powerful and emotional listen, you are a true inspiration to the brain tumour community. Sending all our love and support.’
‘Oh god I’m crying and I haven’t even listened yet! Love Davina. What a woman xxx.’
‘Couldn’t picture a better pairing to have this monumental conversation.’
And now, for the newest instalment of her Begin Again podcast, the Masked Singer host got emotional as she lifted the lid on her health woes in a candid interview with Steven Bartlett
While Davina is usually the one asking the questions, she opted to swap places and brought in the Dragons Den star to help tell her story
In the caption, 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!’
Fans flooded the comments with support for the star
‘Can’t wait, you’re incredible @davinamccall and inspire me in so many ways.’
‘You are SUCH an inspiration Davina! Thank you SO much for sharing. I look forward to hearing the full podcast.’
Weeks after her successful operation to remove the growth, Davina revealed her survival felt like a ‘gift’ while she reflected on the success of her new Begin Again podcast.
Taking to Instagram at the end of December, the TV star recorded a video as she thanked fans for their support over her latest project, while also looking back on her own health journey as she admitted she feels like she’s ‘begun again’.
She explained: ‘Thanks for joining me on my Begin Again podcast. I’ve loved recording this podcast, and I’ve loved meeting everybody.
‘What I’ve enjoyed about recording this podcast is, it’s so so broad. Begin Again can mean anything, it can mean something similar to what I’ve just been through, which is having a life-threatening tumour and it being removed.
‘I feel like I’ve begun again, I mean in the weirdest sense, I guess because I’ve had a positive outcome. It’s like being given a second chance at life. It feels amazing, almost as if I’ve been given a gift.’
The former Big Brother host then went on to list other ways that beginning again relates to other people, as she listed things such as an enormous crisis, losing a job, a divorce or an accident.
Taking to Instagram at the end of December, the TV star recorded a video as she thanked fans for their support over her latest project (pictured after surgery)
Last month, Davina announced her return to work with a bang after recreating the iconic Devil Wears Prada scene in her latest Instagram reel
Meryl Streep pictured as Miranda Priestly in the original 2006 film
Davina added that she’ll be on hand to support those who feel like they’re ‘stagnating’ in life or just need ‘a kick up the bum’ as she opened up about her hopes and plans for the podcast’s future.
After a few moments of reflection, she concluded by adding: ‘I have found Christmas so challenging in the past and now I don’t find it challenging. So there’s always the possibility of new beginnings… always.
‘I think I’m gonna be a nightmare next year – I’ve gone very self-reflective!’
Last month, Davina announced her return to work with a bang after recreating the iconic Devil Wears Prada scene in her latest Instagram reel.
The star stepped into Meryl Streep ‘s shoes as she announced her podcast is returning.
Replicating the arrival of Miranda Priestly into the Runway offices, Davina’s stylish heeled loafers are filmed walking along the street as panic breaks out in the office with Emily Blunt’s character exclaiming: ‘She’s on her way. Tell everyone.’
As the office staff begin frantically tidying to ensure everything is ready for Davina’s arrival, as Stanley Tucci’s replicate announced: ‘Alright everyone gird your loins,’ before asking ‘Did someone eat an onion bagel?’
Featuring a special cameo from fellow podcast host Steven Bartlett, the Dragon’s Den star quickly exits the lift to make space for the Davina as he utters his apologies.
Replicating the arrival of Miranda Priestly into the Runway offices, Davina’s stylish heeled loafers are filmed walking along the street as panic breaks out in the office with Emily Blunt ‘s character exclaiming: ‘She’s on her way. Tell everyone’
Featuring a special cameo from fellow podcast host Steven Bartlett, the Dragon’s Den star quickly exits the lift to make space for the Davina as he utters his apologies
She also captioned the clip: ‘Devil Wears Prada? Nah Davina Wears Prada. The queen is BACK x’.
Taking to the comments, fans went wild for the skit as they penned: ‘This is pure gold but Steven in the lift is my fav part, made me laugh so much’
Entering the podcast studio just moments after the crew have perfected the space the star sits down and takes a deep breath before confirming: ‘I’m back.’
She also captioned the clip: ‘Devil Wears Prada? Nah Davina Wears Prada. The queen is BACK x’.
Taking to the comments, fans went wild for the skit as they penned: ‘This is pure gold but Steven in the lift is my fav part, made me laugh so much.’
Others wrote: ‘I love it when Steven gets out of the lift’; ‘I’ve watched it 64 times and still SO good. Insane work team and can’t believe this is our job / life’;
‘She’s backkkkk’; ‘THE QUEEN IS BACK’; ‘Love when Steven’s being sorry in the elevator’; ‘The most iconic film for the most iconic woman @davinamccall’.
Davina’s podcast is dedicated to ’empowering people to embrace midlife as their most transformative era yet’ and sees the star interview guests who share stories of growth and rediscovery.
The podcast description reads: ‘Davina wants everyone to know that midlife is not the start of the end; instead, it’s the perfect opportunity and time to Begin Again.’
