Davina McCall‘s boyfriend Michael Douglas looked to be in high spirits as he popped to the shops for a bottle of bubbly as the couple continue to enjoy themselves after her brain surgery last month.
The TV presenter, 57, recently revealed she was forced to have surgery after doctors discovered a benign tumour on her brain that affects three in a million people.
She has since said that she is overwhelmed by her renewed love for her partner after going under the knife.
Davina and her hairdresser boyfriend, 49, have been together since 2019 and earlier this week packed on the PDA on a night out.
Now, it looks like the happy celebrations are continuing as Michael cheerfully made his way home, whistling as he walked after picking up the bottle of booze in London.
Michael cut a casual figure in blue jeans and padded The North Face jacket teamed with a pair of smart black shoes.
Davina McCall ‘s boyfriend Michael Douglas looked to be in high spirits as he popped to the shops for a bottle of bubbly as the couple continue to enjoy themselves after her brain surgery
Davina and her hairdresser boyfriend, 49, have been together since 2019 and earlier this week packed on the PDA on a night out
He showcased his funky sense of style by accessorising with a slew of colourful beaded necklaces.
It comes just after Davina gave an emotional update on Thursday in a video uploaded to Instagram as she urged others to get private health checks if they can afford it.
The tumour was picked up at a private clinic after she was offered a health check after taking part in a talk about menopause.
She said in her video as she documented her progress after the surgery: ‘I really feel a lot more myself now. I feel way better.
‘My sense of gratitude is growing by the day, I’m crying a bit less which is good. I’m really looking forward to Christmas.
‘I want to talk about the place I did my health check. I didn’t sing about it from the roof tops is it costs more than most people could afford. It’s expensive – BUT it did save my life. But it is prohibitively expensive for most.
‘The NHS also offers loads of other checks too. So get them – get the health check. Preventative medicine is better than reactive medicine.
‘Eat well, do exercise, be less stressed. I just feel so grateful now. I’d like to say a massive thank you to all the staff at the clinics – I’m pretty sure you saved my life.’
She then penned in the caption: ‘I understand that for most of my followers having a private health check isn’t financially viable. But I do really believe that @onewelbeck deserve a special mention.
Now, it looks like the happy celebrations are continuing as Michael cheerfully made his way home, whistling as he walked after picking up the bottle of booze in London
It comes just after Davina gave an emotional update on Thursday in a video uploaded to Instagram as she urged others to get private health checks if they can afford it
Davina and her hairdresser boyfriend, 49, have been together since 2019 and earlier this week packed on the PDA on a night out
‘They were the company that gifted me the health check in return for the talk I gave them, and that health check quite possibly saved my life. I owe Rupal and Simi a special debt of gratitude for guiding me through what has been a mad year.
‘I interviewed @drchatterjee recently and he said that the tough times he’s faced have always ended up being blessings of some sort … and I definitely feel this whole experience is a blessing.
‘The love I feel for life, my family, my partner, nature, sun, rain, wind… everything… it’s overwhelming at times… and I totally understand how lucky I was to get this health check… but there were many health checks that I skillfully ignored, when I got letters from @nhsengland offering them…. so what I’m saying is DO THE NHS HEALTH CHECKS … they r free ! BTW x thank you , for all the messages and support … big hugs.’
Her post comes just days after she broke down in tears as she took to the stage to give an emotional speech at the Brain Tumour Research Campaign last week.
The star made her first public appearance since her operation as she attended the event at All Saints Church, Fulham to support her neurosurgeon Kevin O’Neill.
Tearing up in the speech she began: ‘I’m crying already, that didn’t go well’.
In the short clip she continued: ‘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.’
Davina’s sister Caroline died age 50 in 2012 after she was diagnosed with lung cancer, bone cancer and was told by doctors that she had two tumors on her brain.
The TV presenter, 57, recently revealed she was forced to have surgery after doctors discovered a benign tumour on her brain that affects three in a million people
Her post comes just days after she broke down in tears as she took to the stage to give an emotional speech at the Brain Tumour Research Campaign last week (pictured with her surgeon Kevin O’Neil and partner Michael Douglas)
After the emotional evening, the star beamed in snaps as she was joined by her partner Michael and surgeon Kevin O’Neil who performed the procedure.
Thanking Davina for her attendance at the event, Brain Tumour Research Campaign shared snaps from the event as they praised her ‘courage and grace’.
They penned: ‘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.’
The star previously revealed she gave her doctor and her partner Michael a ‘scare’ when she first woke up following her surgery, as she shared an update with her fans earlier this month.
Taking to Instagram she praised her surgeon for performing the procedure, and while she originally woke up feeling ‘very confused’ after her surgery, she’s now doing much better.
Davina added: ‘The love I feel for life, my family, my partner, nature, sun, rain, wind… everything… it’s overwhelming at times…’
In the video she said: ‘Hi, I thought I’d do a little catch-up post, and I’m gonna out my surgeon.
‘He is called Kevin O’Neill and he has been amazing. Obviously trying to find somebody that knew about colloid cysts and stuff was quite a challenge, and Kevin is very experienced as a neurosurgeon, and he done another colloid cyst this year and he has been brilliant.
‘[He] got the whole thing and I know I gave him and Michael 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 really good care of me thank you. And, yeah I’m gonna take you and your Mrs out for an amazing dinner Kevin.’
Davina previously explained that she received the diagnosis by chance after booking in for a ‘health scan’.
Davina said in a video: ‘I was offered a health scan which I thought I was going to ace but it turned out I had benign brain tumour which is very rare, three in a million.
‘I slightly put my head in the sand for a while, I saw a few neurosurgeons, had quite a lot of opinions and realised I needed to take it out.
‘It’s quite big, it’s 14mm wide and it needs to come out because if it grows it would be bad. I’m having it removed.’
She added: ‘Say a prayer for me. I’m in good spirits.’
The star previously revealed she gave her doctor and her partner Michael a ‘scare’ when she first woke up following her surgery, as she shared an update with her fans earlier this month
The couple have been together for five years
Davina explained that while she was at no immediate risk, doctors were concerned that the tumour could grow larger and cause complications.
She revealed she had been feeling ‘up and down’ and explained she would be in hospital for at least nine days before coming home.
A colloid cyst is a slow-growing tumour typically found near the centre of the brain, containing gelatinous material. The benign growths are often asymptomatic and found incidentally during imaging tests.
If symptoms do occur as the tumour grows, they are commonly reported to include headaches that are most severe in the morning upon waking, nausea and blurry vision, with other key signs including vertigo and double vision.
Most patients present with headaches, although other symptoms including vertigo, memory problems and double vision can occur.
If large enough, a colloid cyst obstructs the movement of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain which leads to a high risk of sudden death.
Davina previously explained the struggles she is facing since her surgery, but how sleep was helping her recover.
She said: ‘Just a little update on here. I’m being brilliantly looked after by Michael and Gabby, my mum. And just to say I’m trying to sleep a lot and get better.
‘My short term memory is really improving everyday. It has been an example to me on how much sleep helps me recover from everything.
Michael also previously gave an update on her health, as he explained after the ‘very, very emotional’ ordeal, she was focusing on resting up (pictured together in 2023)
Davina and Michael first met when he styled her hair during her time presenting Big Brother, which she worked on from 2000 until 2010
‘So if I feel a bit confused or struggling to concentrate I just go to sleep and I wake up completely renewed and refreshed. I know that my brain needs lots of sleep.’
Davina then signed off by thanking fans for their ongoing support amid plans to return to work in mid-January.
Michael also previously gave an update on her health, as he explained after the ‘very, very emotional’ ordeal, she was focusing on resting up.
Taking to Instagram Live last month, the hairdresser revealed: ‘She’s quite tired at the moment. She sleeps really well at night and goes to bed at 10pm and has a nap in the morning, and sleeps for two or three hours in the afternoon.
‘It’s the way your brain heals is by resting. Her body is naturally forcing her to rest’.
However, Michael offered reassurance to fans as he added: ‘She’s off [work] until mid-January. She’s got a lot of time to relax and recuperate.
‘It’s been a very, very emotional and quite an incredible experience. We’re definitely out of the woods.’
