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Wales Online
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Emma Willis says heart issues ‘pretty scary'
Emma Willis says heart issues 'pretty scary' Willis had the procedure after discovering she had a hole in her heart earlier this year. (Image: Emma Willis Instagram ) TV presenter Emma Willis said her "heart has got to learn how to refunction", after undergoing keyhole surgery. Willis had the procedure after discovering she had a hole in her heart earlier this year. Appearing on Heart Breakfast on Thursday, she told hosts Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden the situation had been "pretty scary". She said: "I found out in January and by March I was in on the table and having a little device fitted into my heart to fill a hole that I never knew existed. "I've had it my whole life and just had no idea." The former Big Brother presenter said she had always experienced heart palpitations, but thought they were simply down to stress. Article continues below "For the past couple of years, I've been having them more and more, and they got to a point where it was quite a lot," she said. Since the surgery, which saw the hole plugged, she said the palpitations have reduced in frequency. But she added: "I might have them forever. My heart has got to kind of learn how to refunction hole-free." Meanwhile, Willis, who has three children with Busted bassist Matt Willis, refused to say when questioned about which she thought was the better band out of Busted or McFly. The two acts are due to take part in the Busted vs McFly Tour together later this year. "The proof will be in the pudding," Willis said. Article continues below "They've got a lot of dates to show who is the better band. I like to boogie to both of them."
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Emma Willis details her 'scary' surgery after doctors found 'bizarre' hole in her heart during check-up
Emma Willis has opened up about undergoing heart surgery earlier this year, calling the procedure 'pretty scary'. The much-loved presenter, 49, took a trip to the doctors in January after experiencing an increasing number of heart palpitations. Following a scan, Emily was shocked to hear she'd been living with an undiagnosed hole in her heart for her entire life 'which she had no about'. She had keyhole surgery to fill the hole in March at London's Royal Brompton Hospital, only making the news public a few weeks later in an Instagram post. Now, Emma has opened up about the surgery during an appearance on Heart Breakfast. Speaking with Amanda Holden, 54, and Jamie Theakston, 54, The Voice host said: 'That is pretty scary (hearing about the heart issue). 'You find these things that are happening in your body that you didn't know about. It was really bizarre. 'I found out in January and by March I was in on the table and having a little device fitted to fill a hole that I never knew excited. I've had it my whole life and just had no idea.' She added: 'I always had palpitations, but kind of fitting with what was happening in my life. So, if I was a bit stressed or if I'd had a night. I kind of always had them. 'But for the last couple of years, I've been having them more and more and they got to a point where it was quite a lot. I also have high cholesterol, which is why I was referred to a cardiologist. 'So, it wasn't even for that, and when I got there the doctor said, "actually, it's okay, but there is something going on with your heart and I want to check it out!"' Emma was then asked about the device she had fitted, to which she replied: 'It's a soft metal device, basically. 'It kind of looks a bit like this strange covering on these leads (in the studio), and they stretch it really flat and put it in a cannula. 'They then go through your groin, straight into your heart and it pops out of one side of the hole, and then they put it through the other and it seals the gap. The tissue then grows around it for three to six months and it seals.' Sharing some promising news, Emma revealed that since she underwent surgery the palpitations have eased - though she admitted they may never stop completely. Emma had candidly opened up about the aftermath of the procedure last month, saying she had been left 'really anxious and nervous' in the weeks following surgery. The 49-year-old told The Sun: 'It's a bit of a head scramble when you find out something like that, that you've had something there your whole life, and you had no idea about it. 'I'm a brilliant overthinker, and my mind will go in every possible direction and scenario, so going into something like surgery, I really got myself at it, I get really anxious and nervous.' Speaking about her recovery, the 49-year-old continued: 'It's been a smooth recovery, it's been much more of a psychological adjustment, because you don't have a wound that you can see. The healing is all internal and you can't feel it. 'It's getting your head around the fact that your heart has to learn how to work in a different way to how it's worked for nearly half a century.' Luckily for Emma, her husband Matt, 41, has been by her side throughout the whole experience and she noted that the Busted star has 'coached her through breath work and wellness'. She made her return to television for the first time since the surgery last month, featuring in the BBC series Change Your Mind, Change Your Life. The four-part series, which is thought to have been filmed before her surgery, sees Matt and Emma navigate life's challenges together. Their decision to appear on the show came after the Busted star opened up about his own issues with addiction, which Emma had spoken about in her own interviews. Ahead of the BBC series' release last month, Emma said: 'Therapy has played a huge role in both of our lives, not just individually but as a couple too. 'It's given us the tools to understand ourselves and each other better, and we know firsthand how powerful that can be. 'With this documentary series we'll hear from incredible experts and see what really happens in the therapy room, to help break down the stigma and start conversations. 'Asking for help is never a weakness; it's one of the bravest things you can do.' Change Your Mind, Change Your Life, released on BBC and BBC iPlayer last month.
BreakingNews.ie
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Emma Willis says heart issues ‘pretty scary'
TV presenter Emma Willis said her 'heart has got to learn how to refunction', after undergoing keyhole surgery. Willis had the procedure after discovering she had a hole in her heart earlier this year. Advertisement Appearing on Heart Breakfast on Thursday, she told hosts Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden the situation had been 'pretty scary'. She said: 'I found out in January and by March I was in on the table and having a little device fitted into my heart to fill a hole that I never knew existed. Emma Willis on the red carpet at the TV Baftas last month. Photo: Jordan Pettitt/PA. 'I've had it my whole life and just had no idea.' The former Big Brother presenter said she had always experienced heart palpitations, but thought they were simply down to stress. Advertisement 'For the past couple of years, I've been having them more and more, and they got to a point where it was quite a lot,' she said. Since the surgery, which saw the hole plugged, she said the palpitations have reduced in frequency. Emma Willis is married to Busted star Matt (Ian West/PA) But she added: 'I might have them forever. My heart has got to kind of learn how to refunction hole-free.' Meanwhile, Willis, who has three children with Busted bassist Matt Willis, refused to say when questioned about which she thought was the better band out of Busted or McFly. Advertisement Entertainment Howard Jones announces second gig in Dublin in Nov... Read More The two acts are due to take part in the Busted vs McFly Tour together later this year. 'The proof will be in the pudding,' Willis said. 'They've got a lot of dates to show who is the better band. I like to boogie to both of them.'
RTÉ News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Emma Willis says heart issues 'pretty scary'
TV presenter Emma Willis said her "heart has got to learn how to refunction", after undergoing keyhole surgery. Willis had the procedure after discovering she had a hole in her heart earlier this year. Appearing on UK radio station Heart Breakfast on Thursday, she told hosts Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden the situation had been "pretty scary". She said: "I found out in January and by March I was in on the table and having a little device fitted into my heart to fill a hole that I never knew existed. "I've had it my whole life and just had no idea." The former Big Brother presenter said she had always experienced heart palpitations, but thought they were simply down to stress. "For the past couple of years, I've been having them more and more, and they got to a point where it was quite a lot," she said. Since the surgery, which saw the hole plugged, she said the palpitations have reduced in frequency. But she added: "I might have them forever. My heart has got to kind of learn how to refunction hole-free." Meanwhile, Willis, who has three children with Busted bassist Matt Willis, refused to say when questioned about which she thought was the better band out of Busted or McFly. The two acts are due to take part in the Busted vs McFly Tour together later this year. "The proof will be in the pudding," Willis said.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Emma Willis says heart condition might continue forever after 'scary' surgery
Emma Willis made a devastating admission as she gave an update following her heart surgery. The 49-year-old presenter underwent keyhole heart surgery after going her whole life not knowing she had a 'hole in her heart'. And now, she has admitted she still has palpitations and might have to deal with it forever. Emma, who is married to Busted singer Matt Willis, revealed the build-up to the operation was "scary" as she explained the procedure to Heart Breakfast's Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden. She told the presenters she had "a little device fitted into my heart to fill a hole that I never knew existed". And when Amanda asked if there had been any side effects, Emma added: "I always had palpitations, but kind of fitting with what was happening in life. "So, if I was a bit stressed or if I'd had a night out. So, I kind of always had them. But for the past couple of years, I've been having them more and more, and they got to a point where it was quite a lot. But I also have really high cholesterol, which is why I was referred to a cardiologist. "So, it wasn't even for that. And then when I got there, he went, 'actually, it's okay, but there is something going on with your heart and I want to check it out." She went on to say that the fluttering has "definitely died down," but revealed they might be there for the rest of her life. "My heart has got to kind of learn how to refunction hole free." Emma first revealed her condition on social media. At the time she wrote: "A few weeks ago, I had keyhole heart surgery, which feels very strange to write, and even stranger when I say it out loud. "From investigations last year, to diagnosis and then surgery, they were absolutely incredible. As was @mattjwillis who never left my side. "Turns out, I've been pottering around for 48 years blissfully unaware I had a hole in my heart [mind blown emoji] isn't it bonkers what's happening in our bodies that we have no idea about…" The presenter added: "What blows my mind even more is the wonders of modern medicine, and the spectacular people that save, fix and help us every single day." She then went on to name the doctors, nurses and patients who helped her through the entire process. She also shared images of her in hospital as fans and friends flocked to the comments section to send well wishes. Among those replying was Charlotte Hawkins, who said: "Oh my goodness, glad all OK! Sending love to you," while Judi Love added: "Oh we give thanks that you had a great team and recovering hun."
