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Emma Willis returns to TV for first time since secret heart surgery in new BBC show with husband Matt

Keep scrolling to find out when the new four-part series is launching

Alex Doyle, TV Reporter

Published: 16:20, 30 Apr 2025
Updated: 18:11, 30 Apr 2025

EMMA Willis will return to TV for the first time since her secret heart surgery with her husband Matt.

The former Big Brother presenter, 49, shocked fans last week when she revealed she went under the knife for the major surgery.

Matt and Emma Willis smiling for a photo. — Emma Willis' TV return has been confirmed following her heart surgeryCredit: BBC

Woman in hospital bed recovering from heart surgery. — The presenter stunned fans by revealing she was diagnosed with a hole in her heartCredit: Instagram

Emma Willis share's snaps of her time in recovery after having heart surgery, , http://www.instagram.com/p/DIzaNoWoxs8/?img_index=8 — Emma was flooded with support from concerned fans as she posted hospital snaps on social media

Emma had been diagnosed with a hole in the heart and took to social media to share her health scare.

After being flooded with support from fans, Emma's TV return has now been confirmed.

She'll star in a brand new BBC One show centred around mental health with her husband and Busted star Matt Willis.

Change Your Mind, Change Your Life with Matt and Emma Willis, will begin Tuesday, May 13 at 10.50pm.

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The four-part series will see the TV couple team up with therapists in the UK to help navigate life's modern challenges.

Asking for help is never a weakness; it’s one of the bravest things you can do
Matt & Emma Willis

Speaking about fronting the Beeb series, Matt and 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.

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"We’ll meet those taking part and follow the process each step of the way, which we hope will show the benefits of talking and prioritising mental wellbeing.

"We know that therapy isn’t always easy to access, so by bringing it to TV, we hope to give people a window into the process and share tools that could help them navigate their own challenges.

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"Asking for help is never a weakness; it’s one of the bravest things you can do.”

Meanwhile, mum-of-three Emma praised Matt for his support during her health ordeal.

Opening up about her 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.

"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…