Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has expressed her shock and concern over fellow presenter Davina McCall's recent brain tumor diagnosis. McCall, known for her roles on ITV shows such as Long Lost Family and The Masked Singer, discovered the colloid cyst during a complimentary health scan following a talk she gave on menopause.
Holden, who was deeply affected by the health scares of two close celebrity friends - Heart Radio co-host Jamie Theakston and Davina - opened up about her feelings in an interview with Daily Mail. "It knocked me for six. I can definitely call her a friend, but we've never really socialised. But then when I saw the news on her Instagram I was shocked. And with Jamie on top of that you just think, 'This is all going to s***'. I checked in on Davina," Holden continued. "She's possibly the nicest person in our industry. She's the best hugger and has great energy. You know how we all like good gossip or a good slag-off of somebody - Davina isn't interested in all that, she's perfect in every way."
McCall has since reassured fans of her wellbeing and pledged to "move on" with her life after discussing her brain surgery in an emotional interview. In a candid episode of her Begin Again podcast, McCall was interviewed by close pal Steven Bartlett for an emotional one hour and 45-minute conversation on YouTube. Having undergone brain tumor surgery just last November, McCall's responses were incredibly heartfelt, making the chat seem quite raw at times.
McCall's openness about her experience has resonated with many, highlighting the importance of mental health and resilience in the face of challenging circumstances.