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By ALEX DOYLE - SENIOR SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER

Published: 11:16 GMT, 31 December 2025 | Updated: 13:01 GMT, 31 December 2025

Zara McDermott has revealed her father is in a 'pretty bad way' after being left 'traumatised' following major surgery.

The former Love Island star turned TV presenter, 29, gave the worrying health update on Alan, 63, during her Christmas vlog.

Recording the video before the festive day, Zara revealed he underwent surgery for a knee replacement and has been slowly recovering at home.

Speaking from her car, she told fans: 'Later on this evening I am going to be going to my mum and dad's because my dad has just had a knee replacement surgery and I haven't seen him since the surgery.

'I wanted to go and see him and my mom was like, "why don't we do just an early little like Christmas thing?"'

Zara continued: 'I am going to be home for a couple of days through the Christmas period but not on Christmas Day.

Zara McDermott has revealed her father is in a 'pretty bad way' after being left 'traumatised' following major surgery

Zara has a close relationship with her father, and earlier this year brought him to Wimbledon as her plus one for a day out together (pictured together in July) 

'This is the last time I'm going to see my mum and dad before Christmas.

'My dad has been in a pretty bad way with his knee replacement and all of that jazz. It's been really quite traumatic for him and he has been in and out of surgeries year.

'I feel like it's really got him down. So hopefully some nice presents and some family time today will cheer him up.'

According to the NHS, it can take up to six months for significant heeling following knee replacement surgery, with a full recovery time of up to two years.

Zara has a close relationship with her father, and earlier this year brought him to Wimbledon as her plus one for a day out together. 

Earlier this month Zara celebrated her 29th birthday, which she said was the 'best ever' after being whisked away by her boyfriend Louis Tomlinson.

They were also joined for the lowkey trip with his sister Lottie and her friends.