By REBECCA DAVISON, DEPUTY HEAD OF SHOWBIZ
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Davina McCall got incredibly emotional when she thanked Caprice for 'saving her life' while at an event on Wednesday night.
The TV presenter, 58, had surgery in November 2024 after doctors had found a very rare benign tumour, called a colloid cyst, in a health check-up.
And Caprice, 54, was herself diagnosed with a non-cancerous meningioma tumour in 2017 which was successfully treated.
Speaking at the Davina McCall x Rachel Jackson Choose Love launch party at Upstairs at Langan’s, Davina took a moment to thank Caprice.
She said: 'We worked on a ski show, [The Jump, in 2017] and very sadly, [Caprice] got a concussion from a ski accident when we were on this show.
'And they took her to go and get an MRI and they found a brain tumour and sent her home.
Davina McCall, 58, broke down in tears as she thanked Caprice, 54, for saving her life following her brain tumour diagnosis in 2024 as they reunited for the first time since at a charity event
Speaking at the Davina McCall x Rachel Jackson Choose Love launch party at Upstairs at Langan’s, Davina took a moment to thank Caprice for saving her
Davina said: 'I feel like you saved my life. It's so... and to be able to publicly big you up for doing that for me. You're a f***ing boss b***h. I am so grateful to you'
'I haven't seen you for ages and life is so mad and busy. But when I found out I had a brain tumour, she was the first person I called.
'I told her what the brain surgeon had said to me and she said "No, no, no, no, you've got to speak to this guy Kevin O'Neill, he's the best guy," and you don't argue with Caprice.
'I don't know how many of you know her, but she was like "NO, YOU ARE CALLING KEVIN". So I was like, "Yes, sir!"' [and saluted].
Davina continued: 'So anyway, I saw him yesterday morning, I said I was seeing you. I was at the college of brain surgeons. He did a talk about patients and their experiences of brain surgery and we talked about you and how brilliant you are.
'And I said, I am seeing her tomorrow night and I can't tell you what it felt like to see you.
'I feel like you saved my life. It's so... and to be able to publicly big you up for doing that for me. You're a f***ing boss b***h. I am so grateful to you.
'You're amazing. Thank you for coming tonight and supporting me. I love you, thank you.
Davina's hairdresser husband Michael Douglas was also at the event
The TV presenter pictured with jewellery designer Rachel Jackson
Singer Alexandra Burke also showed up to lend her support
'And Michael, [Davina's husband], thanks you too. I really appreciate you and thank you for having an event where we can all come together.'
It's been a tough time for Davina. In October 2025, she learned she had breast cancer, just two months after receiving the all-clear from a mammogram.
She underwent a lumpectomy shortly after, and announced in April 2026 that she had been given the all-clear - and this was almost two years after her brain tumour diagnosis.
Wednesday night's event celebrated Davina's partnership with jewellery designer Rachel Jackson.
They've designed a limited edition collection, with all proceeds going to humanitarian aid organisation Choose Love.
Davina said of the collaboration: 'Working with Rachel on this collection has felt so personal to me.
'I love what we've created, and the Happy Face in particular makes me think of dancing, connection and the people I love.
'For me, it represents those moments that bring people together and make you smile. I can't wait to wear it'.