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.
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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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