Davina McCall's famous pals react as she reveals side effect of brain tumour operation

Davina McCall was in tears today as she updated fans on her health following a gruelling operation to remove her brain tumour as she admitted 'it's been bad'

Davina McCall's famous friends have flocked to support her as she revealed a major side effect of her brain tumour surgery.

The mum-of-three, 57, underwent a six-hour operation earlier this month to remove a 14mm benign brain tumour, which she discovered during a health scan a few months ago. Admitting the experience had been "bad", Davina fought back tears as she took to Instagram today admitting her "short term memory was a bit remiss" but insisted she was "really happy" because she could "work on" it.

Following her emotional health update, the Masked Singer's star's pals sent their well wishes, including Zoe Ball, who replied: "Wonderful to see you doing so good D love. Healing vibes across the way. Promise to do what doc says. Love you lady." Also sending her love to Davina was Loose Women's Ruth Langsford, who wrote: "Good to see your lovely face. Rest up and let those lovely people take care of you."

Olly Murs commented: "Awww so happy you’re back home Davina x we all love ya!!" While Nadia Sawalha wrote: "Oh my goodness .. so bloody lovely to see you ..I reckon all the conversations that have been going on between people about what a damn fine person you are must have some healing power as there have been thousands . And the love between you and Micheal is so beautiful . Keep getting ‘weller ‘ big hugs ! Xxx"

Meanwhile, EastEnders star, Patsy Palmer penned: Beautiful girl . You just rest . You need a big break you have entertained for a very long time . Take plenty of that vitamin G you deserve. So glad you are healing."

Also sending positive vibes was This Morning's Alison Hammond, who said: "Get better soon superstar" while Blue's Duncan James wrote: "Awwww love you Davina and so happy you're back safe and well."

Davina discovered her tumour during a health scan a few months ago while giving a talk for a menopause company. She later admitted that she was blindsided by the discovery as she was convinced she would "ace" her health scan.

Lying in her bed at home today, the Big Brother star addressed her Instagram followers and said: "Hi, I just thought I'd check in! A heartfelt thank to everyone who has messaged me or been in touch. It’s meant the world. It’s been bad.

"It’s just really nice to be back home. I’m on 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 everything I’m doing to keep myself feeling safe.

"I'm being brilliantly looked after by Michael and my mum. I'd quickly like to say big up the stepmums - I don't really say thank you to Gabby [McCall] enough. She's been an amazing rock my whole life. I have a massive dose of vitamin G. When something like this happens I just feel so grateful. I've always been grateful, I've always been lucky in my life."

Fighting back tears, Davina concluded: "I feel unbelievably grateful in my life right now, so thanks for everything. I’m on the mend, I'm resting, I'm sleeping loads and I feel really good. I just feel very lucky."

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