Davina McCall discloses cardiovascular disease during health-focused podcast episode
Davina McCall announced she has cardiovascular disease on a British Heart Foundation special of her Begin Again podcast, joining heart-attack survivor Louise McGill to discuss cholesterol and health checks.
During a British Heart Foundation-sponsored edition of the Begin Again podcast, Davina McCall disclosed that she has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, attributing it to persistently high cholesterol levels. She welcomed guest Louise McGill, a heart-attack survivor whose own attack occurred after a routine check showed only slightly elevated cholesterol, mirroring McCall’s experience. The conversation emphasized the need for women, particularly those entering menopause, to have their cholesterol regularly tested, citing NHS warnings about the dangers of excess fatty substances in the blood.
McCall also revisited her recent health journey, including a rare brain tumour diagnosed in 2024 and breast cancer in November 2025, both of which she has now cleared. She discussed how these illnesses prompted a shift toward a less stressful lifestyle, a four-day work week, and greater personal self-care, supported by dietary changes and Benecol products. The episode aimed to raise awareness of hidden cardiovascular risks and encourage proactive health monitoring.
Why it matters
The disclosure raises public awareness of cardiovascular risk factors and the importance of regular cholesterol checks.
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