UPDATE: |Emma Willis reveals secret heart surgery after ‘bonkers’ diagnosis at 48 News

She said her husband, Busted singer Matt Willis, ‘never left my side’

Emma Willis has been flooded with messages of support after she revealed she underwent secret heart surgery after receiving a ‘bonkers’ health diagnosis.

The presenter has revealed she had an operation after a “hole” was discovered in her heart. She was treated at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London and said her husband, Busted singer Matt Willis, “never left my side”.

On Wednesday (April 24), Emma shared a selection of photos to her Instagram, including one of her in a hospital bed with wires attached to her chest.

She wrote alongside the post: “A big humongous THANK YOU to the team at the Royal Brompton Hospital for their care and support. 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 isn’t it bonkers what’s happening in our bodies that we have no idea about…

“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. Can you imagine what it must feel like to have a pair of hand that can do that job?! They are the real superstar…”

She went on to thank her surgeon, who “was recommended as ‘a spectacular pair of hands'”. She added: “I knew as soon as we met that she was the woman I wanted poking around in my heart. Thank you Ee Ling, you’re one in a trillion.”

Keyhole heart surgery, also called minimally invasive surgery or endoscopic surgery, is carried out through small incisions in the chest, and the technique has been pioneered at Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals, according to the Guy’s And St Thomas’ Specialist Care website.

Emma’s post was quickly filled with well-wishes from her celebrity pals.

Marvin Humes said: “Sending all the love Em.” Olly Murs commented: “Awww jeez Emma! glad you’re ok!!”

Giovanna Fletcher replied: “Love you treacle!!! Strongest of hearts – even when that hole was there!! Imagine the strength of your heart now these legends have worked on it!!!”

Laura Whitmore shared: “You’re amazing! Sending love.”

Cat Deeley posted: “Sending love …. There are some truly wonderful-full people out there.” Zoe Ball typed: “Bravo to the brilliant docs who treated you. heal well gorgeous girl.” Judi Love added: “Oh we give thanks that you had a great team and recovering hun.”