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Davina McCall to Undergo Surgery for Rare Brain Tumour
TV presenter Davina McCall, 57, has revealed that she will be undergoing surgery to remove a rare type of brain tumour. In a heartfelt video posted on Instagram, McCall shared that she had been diagnosed with a colloid cyst, a benign but potentially problematic tumour.
Although non-cancerous, colloid cysts can cause serious health issues if left untreated due to their growth. According to the Brainstrust charity, these types of cysts develop slowly, but their location and potential size can make them concerning. “It needs to come out because if it grows, it would be bad,” McCall explained to her followers, maintaining her characteristic resilience. “So say a prayer for me. I am in good spirits.”
McCall recounted how the discovery was made by chance. “A few months ago, I did a menopause talk for a company and they offered me a health scan in return, which I thought I was going to ace,” she said. However, the scan revealed the unexpected presence of the colloid cyst. “It’s very rare – three in a million,” she noted.
Initially, McCall admitted to “putting her head in the sand” as she processed the diagnosis. After consulting multiple neurosurgeons and weighing her options, she decided that surgery was necessary. The tumour, approximately 14mm wide, occupied significant space in her brain, prompting the need for a craniotomy – a procedure in which part of the skull is removed to access and extract the growth.
“Get the cyst, empty it, take it out, Bob’s your uncle,” McCall said, displaying her signature humor amidst the seriousness. She added that she expected to stay in the hospital for about nine days post-operation.
Throughout her announcement, McCall was accompanied by her partner, Michael Douglas, and spoke candidly about the emotional journey they had shared. “We’ve been through a lot, yes,” she said, acknowledging the support they’ve provided one another.
Addressing her followers directly, McCall reassured them, “I don’t want you to worry about me. I’m doing that enough. But I’m not worrying too much and I am in a good space.” Expressing her trust in her surgeon and medical team, she concluded by saying she was ready to “hand the reins over” to them.
The announcement was met with an outpouring of support and well-wishes from fans and peers alike, all expressing hope for a successful surgery and speedy recovery for the beloved television personality.
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First Glastonbury 2025 Tickets Go on Sale with Coach Packages
Tickets for Glastonbury Festival 2025 are set to go on sale, beginning with coach packages available from 18:00 GMT today. The event is scheduled to run from 25 to 29 June 2025 at Worthy Farm in Somerset, ahead of a planned fallow year in 2026, where the festival will not take place.
Prospective attendees can secure their tickets by purchasing a coach package, which ensures transportation from one of 28 departure locations across the UK, including Bath, Bristol, Swindon, and Taunton. General admission tickets will become available at 09:00 GMT on Sunday, 17 November.
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Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly Expecting Their First Child Together
Megan Fox has revealed that she and rapper Machine Gun Kelly are expecting their first child together. The Transformers actress shared the news on social media, posting a striking photo where she is seen kneeling and covered in a dark, inky substance while cradling a visible baby bump. She tagged Kelly, her partner since 2020, in the post and captioned it: “Nothing is ever really lost. welcome back.”
Fox also shared an image of a positive pregnancy test, adding a poignant layer to the announcement. Last year, she disclosed that she had experienced a miscarriage, and in a recent interview with Women’s Wear Daily, she opened up about a past ectopic pregnancy, a condition where a fertilized egg implants outside the womb, often in a fallopian tube.
Fox, who is already a mother to three children from her previous marriage, is expanding her family with Kelly, who has a daughter from an earlier relationship. The couple’s journey, marked by challenges and resilience, has been celebrated by fans who expressed joy over the news.
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Mixed Reviews for ‘Paddington in Peru’: Charming but Lacks Original Spark
The newly released Paddington in Peru has received mixed feedback from critics over its opening weekend, being described as “charming enough” yet lacking the magic of its predecessors. The third film in the beloved series follows Paddington Bear on a heartfelt journey back to Peru to visit his Aunt Lucy.
Fans were pleased to see familiar faces return, with Ben Whishaw reprising his voice role as Paddington, alongside Emily Mortimer and Hugh Bonneville. However, while the film brings nostalgia and warmth, critics suggest it falls short of the series’ established high standard.
Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian commented that the movie was “just as jolly as the previous two films, but not really as funny,” comparing it to a “special episode of a TV sitcom that takes the cast to the Costa del Sol.” Leslie Felperin of The Hollywood Reporter noted that while it didn’t capture the “absurdist wit and decidedly dark edge” of the earlier films, it was “serviceable enough given its limitations.”
Nick Curtis of The Standard offered a more critical view, awarding the film two stars and remarking that it “misses the easy charm, the fluency and the icy sliver of jeopardy” that appealed to audiences of all ages in the original movies. He also noted that the film’s pacing felt “ponderous and slow.”
Despite these critiques, Paddington in Peru still manages to charm audiences with the lovable bear’s adventures, even if it doesn’t fully capture the magic that made Paddington a cultural icon since his on-screen debut in 2014.
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