Katie Hopkins debuts new look following brain surgery as she joins LBC

The controversial columnist posed for her first official photos since undergoing the operation
New look: Katie Hopkins is sporting a different hairstyle
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Emma Powell4 April 2016
The Weekender

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Katie Hopkins has debuted her new look after undergoing brain surgery.

Hopkins, 41, was pictured sporting a cropped brunette style as she posed for official photographs ahead of joining the new LBC line-up.

The controversial columnist will host her own LBC programme every Sunday morning from 10am to 12 noon.

Announcing the news, managing editor James Rea said: "I’m delighted to announce an exciting new weekend schedule for LBC.

New role: Katie Hopkins will join LBC from April 10 LBC
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"Katie has already proven to be a hugely popular guest presenter and she will now bring her unique style of straight-talking to our weekend schedule."

Hopkins underwent brain surgery last month in a bid to treat the epilepsy which has “plagued” her life.

Following the procedure the Celebrity Big Brother finalist tweeted pictures of a long scar across her head and revealed that she had asked her husband to shave her head.

The operation was a success and she last week told fans that she is “no longer an epileptic”.

Hopkins also revealed she recently had her first night’s sleep without having a fit.

“I had a seven hour sleep last night,” she tweeted. “Uninterrupted by fits. You guys have been on the elixir of life all this time......”

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