Davina McCall breaks down in tears as she shares first health update since brain surgery

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Davina McCall has broken down in tears as she shared the first video of herself since she underwent brain surgery.

She is at home recovering after undergoing surgery to remove a rare brain tumour.

Earlier this month she took to social media to let followers know about her diagnosis.

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The former Big Brother presenter become emotional as she thanked friends and fans were their well wishes.

In a video posted on her Instagram page, Davina said: "Hi, I just thought I'd check and say an enormous and heartfelt thank you to everybody who's messaged me or been in touch... it's meant the world.

"It's been mad. And it's just really nice to be back home, I'm o

n the other side.

"My short-term memory is a bit remiss but that is something that I can work on so I'm really happy about that.

"I'm writing down everything that I'm doing to keep myself feeling safe and I'm being brilliantly looked after by Michael and my mum."

The comments were flooded with messages of support, with presenter Laura Whitmore writing: "Sending all the love you magnificent woman."

"Good to see your lovely face. Rest up and let those lovely people take care of you," wrote Loose Women's Ruth Langsford.

In her caption for the video, she also shared more words of thank you to the people in her life.

She wrote: "Hey!!! … thank you . For the messages . It’s meant the world . Just want to thank @mdlondon , who gets best boyfriend ever award . Voted for by me and everyone that knows us . Also … best mum ever award … goes to @gabbamccall . Thank you mumma . For being best grandma … and mumma ever . I am feeling much better . Had a great nights sleep in my own bed . Have a couple of sleeps during the day which keeps my brain clear … slowly slowly… huge gratitude, and love for the world and my life and the beautiful people in it.

"Thank you to all my friends . You are the best . Thank you to @clevelandclinic and my amazing neurosurgeon. Kevin. I love you . Thank you Sydney, sarah , and all the amazing beautiful souls that cared for me . Get used to this . It’s going to be pouring out of me."

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