This Morning's relationship and life coach Michelle Elman has revealed she needs brain surgery after a scan discovered a new cyst on her brain. The 32-year-old TV expert, who lives with hydrocephalus—a condition caused by fluid buildup on the brain—shared the news on social media, stating that the cyst and a magnet in her brain need to be addressed.
In an Instagram story, Elman wrote: 'Yesterday I found out I need another brain surgery. I have a cyst in my brain again and also the magnet in my brain needs replacing.' She explained that the surgery is not urgent but necessary, and she plans to schedule it for next year to minimise disruption to her life.
Elman currently has a metal magnet implanted in her brain to control fluid flow and reduce pressure. This will be her 16th surgery; she has previously undergone 15 operations for conditions including a brain tumour, a punctured intestine, and obstructed bowels.
Last year, Elman also opened up on This Morning about a personal ordeal: her fiancé of 24 hours cheated on her. She described how a woman contacted her with evidence of his infidelity shortly after the proposal, leading to the end of their three-year relationship.
