Davina McCall’s plans to retire following brain surgery and cancer scare revealed

Davina McCall is reportedly planning to retire within the next five years after a run of serious health scares made her reassess life.

The 58-year-old has spent more than two decades at the top of British television. She launched the first series of Big Brother and later fronted major shows including Long Lost Family and The Masked Singer.

Now, it seems she and her husband, Michael Douglas, want to enjoy more of the life they have built together. The plan is not for an immediate exit. It is a longer-term goal.

Davina has revealed her plan to retire (Credit: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

Why Davina McCall is already thinking about life after TV

Michael shared the couple’s thinking in comments carried by the Mail on Sunday. He said: “We’ve got five years of hard work left in us.”

He added: “Then I think it’s time for us to relax and enjoy all of that hard work. Davina will be about 62, and I’ll be around 58. There comes a point where you think, when do we actually sit back and enjoy everything we’ve worked so hard for?”

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Michael also said: “We’re both happy and healthy individuals, but that might not last forever.”

Those remarks came soon after a happy family milestone. Davina McCall and Michael celebrated their marriage with a second wedding party at their Kent home a fortnight ago.

That celebration came seven months after they tied the knot at Marylebone Town Hall last December. They married seven years after they started dating, following Davina’s split from former husband Matthew Robertson.

The health battles that changed Davina McCall’s outlook

The reported retirement plan follows several major health issues. Last year, the mother-of-three revealed she had surgery for breast cancer at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London after finding a lump.

She said: “It was very, very small, so I got it very, very early, which is incredibly lucky. But I am so relieved to have had it removed and to know that it hasn’t spread.”

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Before that, in 2024, Davina McCall underwent surgery to remove a rare brain tumour. Doctors found a colloid cyst during a health check-up linked to her menopause advocacy work.

She later received the all-clear after a series of MRI scans. That update brought huge relief after a frightening chapter.

What this could mean for Davina McCall fans

For viewers, the news may come as a surprise. Davina remains one of the most recognisable faces on UK television.

Still, this appears to be about balance rather than a sudden goodbye. Health scares, family milestones and a fresh perspective seem to have shaped the decision.

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