BBC News star flooded with support as they return to screens amid ‘severe’ health battle
A BBC NEWS star has been flooded with support as they returned to screens amid their health battle.
Viewers of the 24-hour rolling news channel were left thrilled to see Rajini Vaidyanathan back on air.
The correspondent and anchor has been missing from the studio as she revealed she underwent important surgery.
Rajini told fans the operation confirmed she is suffering with ‘severe’ endometriosis.
Posting a snap from the BBC News studio, she said: “Back in studio E this afternoon.
“I’ve been off for a bit as I had surgery which confirmed I have severe endometriosis. Next – to get rid of it.
“Sharing to raise awareness of the condition – took me over a decade (and checks in 3 continents) to finally get diagnosed this year.”
The former Mumbai correspondent was flooded with support from fans, as one said: “Take care, Rajini. Wish you heal soonest.”
A second wrote: “Sorry that you’ve been unwell & had to have surgery & that it’s taken so long for a diagnosis. Lovely to see you back.”
“Welcome back, Rajini, and sorry to hear of your health woes. It is indeed a terrible condition. Best wishes for a full recovery. Plump that big hair. Standby studio,” said a third.
While a fourth commented: “Great to see you back on BBC News this afternoon. Wishing you a good speedy recovery.”
Meanwhile, BBC News recently welcomed back Karin Giannone after she was stood down from presenting duties over a year ago.
Karin was dropped along with Geeta Guru-Murthy, Kasia Madera, Annita McVeigh and Martine Croxall after they were all forced to re-apply for their jobs on the BBC News channel.
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