Television presenter Davina McCall has announced a significant reduction in her working hours following a recent breast cancer diagnosis, stating the health scare has prompted a major reassessment of her life.
A Health Scare That Changed Everything
The Masked Singer and former Big Brother star revealed on the Miss Me? podcast that her diagnosis acted as a powerful catalyst for change. McCall, who underwent surgery in November 2025 after a cancerous lump was discovered early in her breast, described the experience as "very, very frightening."
She explained that this latest health challenge forced her to finally implement lessons from past struggles, including overcoming heroin addiction in the early 1990s and having a rare colloid cyst brain tumour removed in November 2024.
Implementing a New, Healthier Balance
McCall stated that each major health issue led to a personal breakthrough. "The breast cancer made me realise that I really, really had to put that into place. And I have now," she told listeners.
Her concrete plan involves a fundamental shift in her work schedule. "I'm going to work a four-day week," McCall confirmed. "I feel so much better now about my life and trying to get it more balanced. So now, really, as I hit this stage of my life, I want to take more care of myself. That is my latest project: me, because I can't take care of anyone else if I'm not okay."
Prioritising Family and Future
The presenter's decision is deeply intertwined with her family life. McCall shares three children – Holly, Tilly, and Chester – with her ex-husband Matthew Robertson, to whom she was married for 18 years. She has since married hairdresser Michael Douglas in December 2025.
She had previously disclosed that her brain tumour diagnosis in early 2025 led her to urgently update her will and write letters to her children. Her recent breast cancer experience has further cemented her resolve to safeguard her health for their sake.
McCall has been open about her diagnoses, sharing her breast cancer journey on Instagram in a bid to encourage others to get checked, hoping her story might "help someone."
If you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at Breast Cancer Support. The Macmillan Support Line also offers confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones on 0808 808 0000.
