Davina McCall was among many celebrities who rushed to extend support to Fearne Cotton after she revealed doctors had found two benign tumours in her jaw.
Fearne, 43, took to her Instagram last night (December 3) to tell fans about her condition. She said she would be taking a break from social media during her recovery.
Davina, who recently underwent surgery to have a benign tumour removed from her brain, was quick to wish her pal a speedy recovery.
View this post on Instagram
Fearne Cotton shares health update after tumour diagnosis
Ahead of her surgery, Fearne told her fans that she wasn’t going to be online “for a while” as she focuses on her recovery.
“I’ve got a benign tumour just on my jaw below my ear. Another little tiny one above it. I’m grateful they’re benign. They need to come out because they’re on a nerve,” she said.
She said she hoped to get better before Christmas following her surgery. “I’m going into the operation feeling good and well. I’m going to catch up on a lot of TV while I’m on the other side of it,” Fearne said. She also assured fans that her podcast would carry on as usual.
Urging her followers to never ignore any lump or bump on their body, Fearne used the opportunity to give a shout out to Davina.
“It’s obviously so weird that only a couple of months ago Davina told me about her tumour and then weeks later I was calling her having discovered mine.
“I’m not only lucky she’s a bloody good mate but also a beacon of light and positivity when it comes to this stuff. Sending you all loads of love and I’ll see you soon.”
Davina’s message
Davina was one of the first to comment on her buddy’s post. She wrote: “Sending you so much healing and love. Can’t wait to give you a huge gentle cuddle.”
Last month, The Masker Singer star announced that she was undergoing surgery after finding out she had a brain tumour. She also had a benign tumour called a colloid cyst.
In an Instagram video, Davina shared: “It’s big for the space – it fills the space. It’s 14mm wide. And it needs to come out because if it grows it would be bad.”
Boyfriend Michael Douglas assured her fans that she was in “good hands” and that he would take good care of his partner. In an update following her surgery, Davina’s hairdresser boyfriend said that she has made an “enormous leap”.
View this post on Instagram
Support for podcaster
Friends and followers of Fearne have showered her post with the sweetest of messages following the shocking announcement.
Television host Lisa Snowdon wrote: “Sending love and well wishes beautiful.”
Operation went really well. Recovering and resting. Thanks so much for all the kind messages.
Former This Morning star Holly Willoughby said: “Oh my darling girl… sending you all the love and healing vibes. Will be thinking of you”
Radio star Zoe Ball wished Davina: “Oh darling girl. Be brave and know you’ll be well looked after. all my love x.”
Fearne out of surgery
Earlier today (December 4), Fearne’s Instagram account revealed the star was out of surgery and “recovery”.
In a statement shared to her Stories, Fearne said: “Operation went really well. Recovering and resting. Thanks so much for all the kind messages.”
Read more: Fearne Cotton teams up with Samsung to use hobbies to boost mental health
Share your thoughts on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and share your thoughts.