Davina McCall's Challenging Health Year
Television presenter Davina McCall has endured an incredibly difficult year following major surgery for both breast cancer and a rare brain tumour. The 58-year-old fitness enthusiast, who has been open about her past struggles with drug addiction, has shown remarkable resilience throughout her health battles.
Double Health Diagnosis and Recovery Journey
In November 2024, Davina revealed she had been diagnosed with a colloid cyst, a rare type of brain tumour, and underwent a gruelling six-hour operation to remove the 14mm growth. Almost exactly one year later, on November 8, she disclosed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer six weeks earlier after discovering a lump while filming The Masked Singer.
The presenter underwent successful surgery in a lumpectomy procedure and has now received the all-clear from breast cancer, though she still requires radiotherapy treatment. Remarkably, just weeks after her cancer surgery, Davina has already returned to running as part of her recovery process.
Fitness Philosophy and Nutritional Approach
Known for her incredibly toned physique, Davina maintains a dedicated fitness regime that sees her hitting her home gym straight after her morning coffee. She recently explained that contrary to popular belief, she only works out for thirty minutes, four times per week, focusing on efficient strength training using weighted gloves, 5-6kg weights, and a weighted vest.
Her nutritional approach supports both her fitness goals and recovery needs. Davina's fridge typically contains vegetables, protein, fruit, and salad, though she admits to keeping some treats for balance. Her meal rotation includes three breakfast options: fibre-filled granola with honey, buttered crumpets, or porridge.
For lunch, she often prepares lettuce wraps filled with fried sweetcorn, halloumi, falafel, hummus, and cooked carrots. Dinners are quick thirty-minute meals like chicken mini fillets with corn on the cob, potatoes, and steamed broccoli. To combat evening sweet cravings, she opts for a couple of squares of dark chocolate and herbal tea.
Davina's journey represents an inspiring story of overcoming multiple health challenges through determination, healthy habits, and maintaining fitness even during the most difficult times. Her openness about both her current health battles and past addiction struggles continues to resonate with fans across the UK.
