Davina McCall's boyfriend Michael Douglas grabs a bottle of bubbly

Davina McCall's boyfriend Michael Douglas grabs a bottle of bubbly
Source: Daily Mail Online

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.

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.'

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 Michael first met when he styled her hair during her time presenting Big Brother, which she worked on from 2000 until 2010.

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 opinions and realised I needed take it out.

'It's quite big; it's 14mm wide and it needs come out because if grows it would bad. I'm having removed.'

She added: 'Say prayer me. I'm good spirits.'

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.

WHAT IS A COLLOID CYST?

  • A colloid cyst is a slow-growing tumour typically found near the center of the brain.
  • The benign growth contains gelatinous material.
  • 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.
  • This results in a build up of CSF in the ventricles of the brain and raises pressure in the skull.
  • Surgery may be required promptly in order to reduce the relatively high risk of sudden death.