Lauren Harries is in recovery after undergoing emergency brain surgery.
Lauren Harries is in recovery after undergoing emergency brain surgery
The 45-year-old star's mum Katy has told fans her daughter still has "memory issues and confusion", and she asked supporters to pray for Lauren.
On Tuesday night (18.04.23), Katy wrote on Lauren's official Twitter account: "Yesterday they moved Lauren back to recovery, she is under close watch. She still has memory issues and confusion. The doctors say that she does not need another operation atm they are taking it day by day. Please pray for her and send her your love. Thank you for your kindness (sic)"
On Saturday (15.04.23), Katy revealed Lauren would've died if she hadn't gone under the knife.
She tweeted: "Lauren has woken up after her brain surgery. They had to shave her hair. As you know this is Laurens worst nightmare but she would have died if not. The amazing staff in the Heath Hospital have been wonderful. Thank you for your kind words, her recovery ahead. Update to follow. (sic)"
On her own Twitter account, Katy wrote: "Please pray or send good thoughts to my precious daughter Lauren @LaurenHarries. Who is recovering from emergency brain surgery today."
In August 2019, Lauren told how she was "retiring from public life" after being rejected on 'Naked Attraction' for being "too old".
She stripped off for the Channel 4 show - on which hopeful singletons get to see their potential dates nude bodies before they see their faces - but was ditched by hunky suitor Rigby who, after seeing her figure, decided he wanted someone younger.
Lauren - who underwent gender reassignment surgery in 2003 - was not happy with the snub and later vowed to give up the fame game.
In an interview with the Daily Star newspaper's Hot TV column, Lauren said at the time: "I am retiring from public life and leaving social media. I won't be on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. I am giving it all up. It's because I cannot take all the negativity towards me. After 'Naked Attraction' there was loads. Over the years the trolls have been quite horrendous. I've posted videos of myself singing and dancing and had such cruel comments. I am now thinking, 'Why am I putting these videos out for people hiding behind their computers to come out and abuse me? I am just giving them an excuse to write horrible things about me.' It has to stop now. 'Naked Attraction' is really like my swansong."
Lauren went into the 'CBB' house in 2013, finishing third, and has also appeared on 'Trust Me - I'm A Beauty Therapist' and 'Celebrity Juice'.