Emma Willis seen for first time since revealing heart operation as she heads on night out with husband Matt
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Emma Willis seen for first time since revealing heart operation as she heads on night out with husband Matt
The 48-year-old attended the BAFTA TV Craft Awards nominees' party at The V&A in London.
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Emma Willis underwent heart surgery this year
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She was spotted out with her husband Matt Willis
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She looked incredible as she flashed her abs in a top crop while donning a smart suit.
Emma has been recovering from going under the knife after being diagnosed with a hole in the heart.
The former Big Brother host has been supported by celeb pals including Davina McCall who sent well-wishes after Emma's shock revelation on Wednesday.
Davina, who recently had a benign brain tumour removed, said to The Voice UK presenter: "Oh Wow!!! !!!!! What a shocker!!!
"Thinking of you all and sending you huge healing hugs."
Emma praised her Busted husband Matt for never leaving her side during her terrifying ordeal in hospital.
Sharing snaps on Instagram, the mum-of-three told fans about diagnosis and treatment.
She said: "A big humungous 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.
I've put Emma through hell, but our marriage has passed the test
"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 superstars…"
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The TV presenter revealed she had a hole in her heart
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Emma has been supported by her husband Matt Willis
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