ITV The Voice UK's Emma Willis 'unaware' of hidden health condition for 48 years Emma Willis has issued a grateful update after the "bonkers" diagnosis aged 49 Emma Willis shared snaps from her hospital bed (Image: Instagram/@emmawillisofficial ) Emma Willis has issued a grateful update as she revealed she underwent heart surgery after a "shock" diagnosis. The 49-year-old, who co-hosted the Cunard's Queen Anne naming ceremony in Liverpool last year, has taken to Instagram to share snaps from hospital after she had keyhole heart surgery. The Voice UK presenter revealed she needed the surgery after doctors discovered she had a hole in her heart. The presenter, who shares three children with Busted's Matt Willis, described the diagnosis as "bonkers" and thanked medical professionals for their support. ‌ 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. Article continues below "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 hands that can do that job?! They are the real superstar… "A few of those people are Dr Alexander Lyon who investigated like a true super sleuth. Professor Wei Li, echocardiogram extraordinaire. Catrina, Carl and Tim who kept me at ease and humoured me when they were putting me to sleep. "Marcus, Janet, Jayne, Hannah and Reem who monitored me at various points. Paulette, who was always up for a chat, gave great hugs, and loves a cinnamon slice as much as I do! ‌ "There was a lovely woman with me in recovery but I was so out of it I can’t remember her name (so so sorry ) and my surgeon, Dr Ee Ling Heng… She was recommended as ‘a spectacular pair of hands’, but my god, she's that and so much more. "She has an ease and warmth that made me feel instantly comfortable all whilst being incredible professional and informative. I ask a million questions, and she answered them with the patience of a saint 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." ‌ Content cannot be displayed without consent Celebrity fans and followers took to the comments to share messages of support after Emma's update. The Masked Singer judge Davina McCall said: "Oh Wow!!! @emmawillisofficial!!!!! What a shocker !!! Thinking of you all and sending you huge healing hugs." I'm A Celebrity winner Giovanna Fletcher added: "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!!! Xxxx" Article continues below Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden added: "Sending huge love" X Factor star Olly Murs commented: "Awww jeez Emma! glad you’re ok!!" Claire Sweeney and Stacey Dooley shared a series of heart emojis. Good Morning Britain host Charlotte Hawkins said: "Oh my goodness, glad all OK! Sending love to you" Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore added: "You’re amazing! Sending love."