DAVINA McCall has been spotted on a night out for the first time since her brain surgery, and packed on the PDA with her toyboy boyfriend Michael Douglas.
The 57-year-old TV presenter underwent the invasive operation last month for a benign brain tumour.
But just this week, she issued a fresh health update and assured fans she’d be returning to work following the major surgery.
Now, in great spirits with a big smile across her face, the fan-favourite telly star was sighted out and about in London for Michael’s son’s birthday.
Davina could be seen with her brunette locks down and sported a minimal makeup look as she wrapped her arm around her man, Michael.
She made sure to add some festive sparkle to her look, too, and donned dazzling tights beneath a floral dress and black coat.
Davina, a picture of health and happiness in the photos, accessorised with a burgundy bag over her shoulder and boots, and beamed from ear to ear as she enjoyed her first night out since surgery.
Michael, 50, looked dapper for the evening outing, with the hairdresser opting for a blue shirt jacket and polka dot scarf in a matching colour.
Michael started doing Davina McCall‘s hair back when her Big Brother career first began.
He was her hairdresser and “therapy” go-to for 20 years before they publicly got together in the summer of 2019, making them great friends first.
Once in the cosy eatery, Davina was spotted locking lips with Michael on numerous occasions during the evening.
The playful pair giggled away as they perused the menu while lapping up each other’s company.
Davina was diagnosed with a benign but very rare tumour purely by chance after being offered a scan a few months ago.
Just a matter of days ago the star made her first public appearance since her operation.
She attended an event at All Saints Church, Fulham to support her neurosurgeon Kevin O’Neill, along with her boyfriend Michael Douglas.
Taking to the stage to make her speech, an emotional Davina said: “I’m crying already, that didn’t go well.”
Going on, she said: “I know lots of you here are on your own brain tumour journey and many of you have lost loved ones to a brain tumour.
“I lost my sister to a brain tumour in 2012 and my ex father in law a year ago.”
A benign brain tumour is a mass of cells that grows relatively slowly in the brain.
Benign means it in not cancerous.
Non-cancerous brain tumours tend to stay in one place and do not spread.
Some slow-growing tumours may not cause any symptoms at first.
When symptoms occur, it’s because the tumour is putting pressure on the brain and preventing a specific area of the brain from working properly.
As the tumour grows and increases pressure in the skull, you might experience:
See a GP if you develop any of these symptoms.
They’ll examine you and ask about your symptoms.
If they suspect you may have a tumour or are not sure what’s causing your symptoms, they may refer you to a brain and nerve specialist for further investigation.
Source: NHS
Thanking Davina for her attendance at the event, Brain Tumour Research Campaign posted: “What a truly magical Christmas celebration evening! A HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us in making this event so special.’
“Our evening began with our incredible Chairman, Kevin O’Neill setting the tone with his warmth and passion.
“We were then moved by the inspiring words of the wonderful Davina McCall who shared her personal story with such courage and grace.
“Her message about the importance of funding for brain tumour research truly resonated with us all. Thank you, Davina, for being such a powerful voice for this cause.”
Meanwhile, Davina recently revealed how she gave her brain surgeon Kevin and her boyfriend Michael a fright after she woke from surgery.
Updating fans on her recovery, Davina said: “I thought I‘d do a catch-up post and out my surgeon.
“He is called Kevin O’Neill and he has been amazing.
“Trying to find someone who knew about colloid cysts and stuff was quite a challenge.
“Kevin came in as very experienced as a neurosurgeon, and he’d done another colloid cyst this year and he has been brilliant.
“Got the whole thing and I know I gave him and Mike a bit of a scare straight after the op because I was so confused but I am doing so well now.
“I just wanted to thank him and all the team for taking such really good care of me.
“Thank you and yeah, I am going to take you and the Mrs out for an amazing dinner.”
A craniotomy can take up to six hours and requires at least six weeks recovery.
Davina — mum to Holly, 23, Tilly, 21, and Chester, 18, from her former marriage to TV presenter Matthew Robertson — sought further medical advice before opting for a craniotomy.
The Masked Singer judge later told fans she is “getting stronger and stronger” every day.
And she’s also revealed when she’ll be returning to work, much to the delight of her fans.
In a video message on social media, she told fans: “Hi just a quick update to let everyone know that I’m doing well.
“And the last couple of days I’ve really, really, really felt miles better and I’ve come in to London today to celebrate one of Michael’s boy’s birthdays, so that’s lovely.
“And just also wanted to say that the picture of me in the wig was from when we recorded The Masked Singer earlier on this year, it was before my operation.
“I was fit as a fiddle then, I’m still recovering right now and I’m planning on getting back to work in about a month.”
The star was referencing a bold blonde wig she could be seen wearing in a photoshoot for The Masked Singer – filmed before her worrying health revelation.
