Much loved Sky Sports presenter Emma Saunders reveals she’s battling a brain infection after she had been fighting cancer.
She has taken to Instagram this week, sharing a health update revealing that she is recovering from a brain infection called encephalitis, following her earlier battle with thyroid cancer, for which she received treatment at the start of the 2024-2025 season.
On the 7th of March 2025, Saunders posted from her hospital bed, explaining that she’s currently off work to focus on recovery.
She expressed gratitude to her family, friends, colleagues at Sky, the NHS, and her boyfriend, English football manager Will Still, for their support during this challenging time.
Despite some reports suggesting she is still “battling cancer” alongside the brain infection, her statement indicates she was treated for thyroid cancer earlier and is now focused on recovering from encephalitis.
Fans and colleagues have flooded her post with messages of support, wishing her a speedy recovery. Saunders hopes to return to work soon to finish out the 2024-25 season.
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She said in her Instagram post: “Hi folks 🤍 unfortunately life took a bit of an unexpected turn a couple of weeks ago and I’m now off work while I recover from Encephalitis – an infection of the brain.
“I hope it wont be long until I’m back to see out the end of 2024/25 – especially after missing part of the start of the season before this when I was treated for Thyroid cancer. 🦋
“So, as I spend time now recovering and rebuilding again – I just wanted to thank my family & friends for their rock solid support, my colleagues at Sky for their patience allowing me the time to heal, and our wonderful NHS for their extraordinary kindness and care 🤍
“And of course you @wrstill just for being you & being there for me ❤️”
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Social media sent their support to the much loved Sky Sports presenter as she reveals she’s battling a brain infection after fighting cancer…
@bradrevitt: I wish you a speedy recovery Emma Saunders
@coops0112: I wish you a speedy recovery 🙏
@moreofaswimmer1: Best wishes to you and your family, Emma.
@julianthehornet: Best wishes Emma looking forward to seeing you back on the TV
@farzana_chaudry: Wishing Emma a full and speedy recovery 💛❤️🖤
@davidjewatson: Get well soon, Watford girl Emma! One of our own 🎶
@missSarah1980: Sending prayers 🙏
@neilwatson01: Get well soon Emma. One of my favourite broadcasters. I loved her on final score.
@hooligingun: Wishing you a speedy recovery Emma 🩷
@JackWFC1234: Goodness me this is horrific. Emma is so good at her job. Praying for her to get better soon 🙏
@Mythosian: She’s one of our own!
@norwayhornet01: Best wishes and a speedy recovery to Emma
carlybassett: sending love xxx
eljonesuk: Sending you the biggest hug and so much love, – ‘4- Emma
chrisstark: Big love Emma!! Get well soon x
jane.hi1199: Aaawww Emma – so very sorry to hear this. Wishing you a speedy recovery and sending love x
beckyivesofficial: Oh my goodness! Im so sorry to read this! Sending you so much & wishing you a speedy recovery!
davidbgjones: Oh Emma you poor thing. Take your time. Sending love and best wishes x
julianwarren: So sorry to hear what you’ve been through Emma. Sending love for a speedy recovery, see you soon x
gabriellapartington: Rest up darling wishing you a speedy recovery and well wishes
sammatterface: Sending love and best wishes Emma – keep strong and hope to see back on the road soon x
nickbright: Really sorry to hear this Emma, quite the libar shock I’m sure. Rest up, sending my love
helenwardie10: Wow, I hope you are feeling better and on the mend soon. Lots of love
kylewalker115: Sending you love
simonthomastv: So sorry to hear you’ve gone through this Emma. You’re missed! Look after yourself and hope you’re feeling much better soon x
pienmeulensteen: Oh Emma, wishing you a speedy recovery and sending lots of love Xx
adamjsmithy: Em so sorry to read this. Sending love to you and your family
hdgomes: Oh Emma sorry to hear this,my prayers are for you to be 100% fine very soon
chrisiwelumo: Sending love and positivity Emma, get well soon! IP
mcqueenhayley: Oh my gosh Emma. So shocked to read this but sending much love to you & hoping you’re back on our screen soon!!! Lots of love x
melissa_reddy: Em, so sorry to read this but please let me know if there’s any way I can be of help. Have missed seeing you on screen and can’t wait to have you back
Sky Sports presenter Emma Saunders has bravely revealed she was struck down with a brain infection after fighting cancer 💔
We’re all with you, Emma ❤️ pic.twitter.com/CwlInnOwaG
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) March 7, 2025
Former Watford FC presenter and matchday announcer Emma Saunders has announced that she has undergone treatment for Encephalitis – an infection of the brain – and is undergoing a period of rest and recovery. #watfordfc pic.twitter.com/7t0S6aURHH
— TheWatfordWay (@thewatfordway) March 7, 2025
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