[15] Less than four weeks after her exit, she and three other ex-housemates were voted into the "House Next Door" by 63% of the voting public. Grahame finished in second place. Grahame returned to the house in 2010 to take part in Ultimate Big Brother, the final series of the show to be broadcast on Channel 4. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [9][10] Grahame, who had earned an NVQ in beauty therapy, took part in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant, where she came fourth. . Sue revealed: "On the day she died, she called me at 3.30am to tell me she'd made it to the bathroom with her new walking frame. Former Big Brother star Nikki Grahame has died at the age of 38. . Nikki will forever be a beloved part of the Big Brother family. Here are some of her best rewears from over the years, Marnie Simpson's haunted house hell - 'I see flying orbs and hear bangs, it's scary', EXCLUSIVE: Marnie Simpson has opened up about her haunted house hell with dark shadows and loud bangs, leaving her calling in the experts from Celebrity Help! Alicia Adejobi Sunday 11 Apr 2021 2:43 pm. Speaking about it being the last series, Grahame said: There is something about this house where nothing else matters. Contents: 2020s: 2023 2022 2021 2020 2010s: 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 I said: Well done Nikki, take it one step at a time. appeared as an extra in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's . The rest of the di Marco family except Beppe left Walford soon after for a new life in Leicester in August 2000. [29] In September 2007, Grahame was given a regular column in OK! Davina McCall has joined celebrities from across the country in paying tribute to the "iconic" Nikki Grahame who died at the age of 38 on Friday. In 2019, she appeared in Britain's Got More Talent. She died on April 9, 2021 in the UK. She told new! Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Nikki Grahame, who shot to fame in Big Brother in 2006, has died, her agent has confirmed. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! The family said they had "exhausted every avenue possible" and raised over 60,000 for Grahame's treatment. After her appearance on Big Brother, she won a National Television Award for most popular TV contender. [2], Grahame developed an eating disorder that resulted in her parents having her admitted to the children's eating disorders unit at the Maudsley psychiatric hospital. Princess Nikki and Simple Life were even shows dedicated to documenting her everyday life. Is EastEnders on tonight? Albert|Albert (II)|Baby|Bella|Betty| which appeared to tease Prince Harry and Meghan Markle by writing them as characters going on a worldwide privacy tour . Reality TV star Nikki Grahame, who rose to fame as a contestant on Big Brother, has died aged 38. ", Paying tribute to Grahame on Twitter, Clark-Neal wrote: "Thinking of [Grahame's mother] Susan and Nikki's close friends and family. Her only major storyline came in 2000 when her mother Rosa arranged for some home maths lessons to help with her exams. Speaking to The Guardian last year, Grahame said: "I hold fond memories of Big Brother, even though there were times where it looked like I was having a meltdown. 23 We created something magical back in 2006. "Please respect the privacy of Nikki's friends and family at this tragic and difficult time Got a story? 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After entering the Big Brother house dressed as a Playboy bunny, Grahame became known for her temper tantrums and Diary Room histrionics, including an infamous "who is she?" ', but where is she? [39], In August 2017, Grahame appeared on the Channel 5 documentary "In Therapy", which aired on 3 August 2017. David does this as well when Nikki again tries to tempt him on the day of his wedding to Carol. appeared as an extra in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. Nicola Rachele-Beth Grahame (28 April 1982 - 9 April 2021) was an English television personality, model and author. Sue revealed: On the day she died, she called me at 3.30am to tell me shed made it to the bathroom with her new walking frame. Grahame often appeared on the panel of Big Brother's Bit on the Side. Prior to finding fame on Big Brother, Grahame was an aspiring actress. TJ Spraggan Relationships/Known relatives She was admitted to the treatment center on many occasions. On 9 April 2021, she passed away due to complications from her eating disorder. [39] On 28 April, she survived this eviction attempt when Jared Kesler was evicted in a 3:1 eviction vote. On Saturday, the page was updated to announce the news of Grahame's death. Chris Lockyer News reporter @_chrislockyer Sunday 11 April 2021 09:59, UK Nikki Grahame has died aged 38 "WHO IS SHE?" The documentary featured interviews with Nikki's. [36], On 23 February 2016, Grahame was announced as one of four 'international wildcards' representing Big Brother UK who could be voted into the Big Brother Canada house via an online vote. . Nikki Grahame, arguably the biggest tantrum queen to have graced our TV screens. About Nikki enjoys being the centre of attention and makes her ex, Terry 's life intermittently hell. Is Coronation Street on tonight? Ms McCall wrote: It felt odd that I had posted something on Twitter and not on here. [4] This culminated in several suicide bids. 2023 BBC. The star is sadly infertile as a result of anorexia, but she's hoping IVF could help her become a mum. Nikki appeared In Therapy on the Channel 5 documentary back in 2017, where she shared her struggles with depression and anorexia in on-camera therapy sessions. She appeared as an extra in the BBC's EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. She has worked at the web engine giant for 12 years, working her way up the company to become one of their top bosses. Shortly after, her weight drastically dropped and she fell into a coma; at one stage, her doctors predicted she was minutes from death. She appeared as an extra in the BBC's EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. is a registered trade mark of Reach Magazines Worldwide Limited and is used under licence by Reach Magazines Publishing Plc. I met her a long time ago and she was a lovely girl. If you are affected by the issues in this story, help and support is available via the BBC Action Line and the charity Beat Eating Disorders. She continues to interfere in Terry and Bianca's relationship, and is wooed by David whom she eventually kisses. They both became immune from eviction for that week. Beth Williams But it was her Diary Room rant about golden housemate Susie Verrico that really turned her into a national treasure. Ive typed and deleted three times I cant find the words its just really tragic. Not only that, but she was training to be a teaching assistant. After Big Brother, Grahame subsequently secured her own show, Princess Nikki, and went on to win a National Television Award for most popular TV contender. In the funny clip, which uses the green screen feature on the social media platform, Charlie lipsynced along to the original script, while Kiki played the role of poor Barry. [27] On 24 March 2007, Grahame appeared on a special "Goodies and Baddies" edition of the game show The Weakest Link. ", Big Brother Canada added:"Our hearts break for the loss of Nikki Grahame. The original Janine Butcher actress is now a top boss at Google, Rebecca Michael played Janine on EastEnders from 1989 until 1993, Charlie Brooks took over the role from 1999 until 2014, Charlie recently recreated the iconic scene where Janine pushes Barry off a cliff. Rest in peace. [32], During Grahame's time in Ultimate Big Brother, she appeared to be more comfortable discussing her anorexia;[33] in particular, she conversed with Vanessa Feltz, who has also had problems with her weight.[34]. Patch|Mr Pickles|Posh and Becks|Pretty|Prince|Prince (2008)|Robbie and Georgie|Rolf|Roly|Rooney|Sammy|Starsky and Hutch|Sugar|Terrence|The Carter/Branning puppies|Tramp|Wellard|Wellard (II)|WillyWilly (II)|Ziggy |. The following year, she competed in the fourth season of Big Brother Canada, finishing in sixth place. The former Big Brother host shared a tribute on. 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A tribute to the much-loved reality icon - from her triumphs in the Big Brother house to a lifelong battle with anorexia, which led to her untimely death in 2021 Big Brother stars have been posting emotional tributes in memory of the late Nikki Grahame. [46] In 2012, Grahame was sectioned following an overdose. The TV personality was admitted to a private hospital last month with an eating disorder. [31] Grahame was nominated for a double eviction in the show's second week of the show's run alongside five of her housemate. She had another major upset during her childhood when her grandfather died from cancer. [20] Host Davina McCall attempted to interview Grahame but she was reluctant to speak, saying she was scared and shocked by the booing from the crowd. ', Read more: Nikki Grahames cause of death confirmed, She continued: She replied: Im so tired, Mum. I told her: Its okay, Sausage. Grahame then became the tenth house guest to be evicted in a 3:0 eviction vote and received a standing ovation from the studio audience. On 24 March, following a fall Grahame entered Dorset County Hospital, where she remained until she was discharged on 8 April. Romances Head to our Facebook page @EntertainmenDailyFix and tell us what you think of our story. The soap star absolutely nailed her scenes as she viciously told Barry she didn't love him and just wanted his money before pushing him off the cliff. Id heard her final breaths.. [8] In 2003, she was a contestant on the ITV dating show Blind Date. 2013-2014 [2] She was an in-patient for six weeks but after her release, she resumed under-eating and several months later, she was rushed to an emergency unit at Hillingdon Hospital, where she was force-fed through a nasal tube. She became known for her tantrums, particularly in the Diary Room. [30], On 24 August 2010, Grahame competed in Ultimate Big Brother, in which she was the only housemate to represent Big Brother 7. The next day, she was found dead in her Stanmore flat; she had died from complications of anorexia nervosa at the age of 38. She was a contestant on the seventh series of Big Brother UK in 2006, in which she finished in fifth place, and later starred in her own reality series Princess Nikki. She appeared as an extra on the BBC soap EastEnders before being cast in the UK version of Big Brother 7 in 2006. Betty (II)|Blue|Boots|Bronson|Chips|Chops|Corky|Craig|Crush|Crystal|Dalgliesh|Dave|Eric| She also appeared as a "wildcard" housemate in the 2016 series of Big Brother Canada. Nikki returns a while later after TJ calls her, unhappy about living at Bianca's house. All the latest TV news and gossip straight to your inbox every weekday. Nikki Spraggan made her first appearance on 7 November 2013. Entertainment Television. BBC ", TV presenter Paddy McGuinness added: "Definitely one of the stars from the glory years of reality TV. (English Television Personality, Model and Author Known for Her TV Series Princess Nikki), https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/nikki-grahame-21194.php. pic.twitter.com/31wojcWI6F. Ideally, I'd meet the right guy and we could go through the process together.". Absolutely devastated to hear the news about Nikki Grahame's death. The programme features Grahame in intensive, on-camera therapy sessions with psychotherapist Mandy Saligari, during which Grahame spoke about her depression and anorexia.[40][41]. 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[19] Grahame's live interview was cut short and she was led off the stage. When Bianca discovers this, she attacks her in the street, pushing her into a pile of rubbish. Before finding fame on Big Brother, Grahame, then an aspiring actress, appeared as an extra in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. List of appearances First Appearance Spouse I dont have one regret, not one. It was only two years ago that Nikki entered the Big Brother House most recently. In her first few years, she had very little to do apart from being the best friend of Sonia Jackson and briefly dating Jamie Mitchell, Asif Malik and Martin Fowler. So, where did Nikki Grahame go after Big Brother, and where is she now? She is portrayed by Carly Hillman. She also appeared as a contestant on ITV dating show Blind Date and competed in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant. "I dont have one regret, not one. The 43-year-old reflected on their friendship in a new interview a This led to her overprotective brother Gianni attacking Rod. [22] Grahame has also co-presented several episodes of Celebrity Soup, alongside Iain Lee on the satellite channel E! Speaking last week, her mother Sue Grahame told This Morning that her daughters condition deteriorated after the gyms closed during the coronavirus pandemic. Grahame also appeared as a contestant on ITV's Blind Date and competed in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant. David Wicks (2014) Nicky arrived with mother Rosa di Marco, brothers Beppe and Gianni and sister Teresa in 1998. [35] In September 2015, she collaborated with JYY London to design a range of fashion garments for petite women. Grahame was evicted on Day 63, her 34th birthday. Nicola Rachele-Beth Grahame (28 April 1982 9 April 2021) was an English television personality, model and author. Patch|Mr Pickles|Posh and Becks|Pretty|Prince|Prince (2008)|Robbie and Georgie|Rolf|Roly|Rooney|Sammy|Starsky and Hutch|Sugar|Terrence|The Carter/Branning puppies|Tramp|Wellard|Wellard (II)|WillyWilly (II)|Ziggy |. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. after a new housemate joined the show. After entering the Big Brother house dressed as a Playboy bunny, Grahame became known for her temper tantrums and Diary Room histrionics, including an infamous who is she? rant. [37] Following the series' first eviction on 3 March 2016, it was revealed Grahame, along with Tim Dormer, the winner of the tenth series of Big Brother Australia, had been voted into the house. After regaining consciousness, she was admitted to an eating disorders clinic called Rhodes Farm where she started showing signs of improvement after six months. After eight months, she was allowed to return home. She's in France swanning it up with Scarlett.". Nikki Grahame rose to fame on Big Brother and struggled with anorexia for years Reality TV star had recently checked into a private hospital for eating disorder Her sad passing was confirmed. She came into prominence in 2006 when she participated in the seventh series of the popular reality TV show Big Brother UK. Female Credits Minxy Nikki loves a good time. Thank you Big Brother for everything. Subsequently, she earned the opportunity to host her own show titled Princess Nikki, which ran for a season. Nikki Spraggan made her first appearance on 7 November 2013. Read more: More heartbreak as Nikki Grahames dad dies of cancer. In 2015, Grahame participated in the sixteenth series of Big Brother as a "time warp housemate". Nikki Grahame pictured in 2017. Kiki splits her time between her mum's home in Hertfordshire and her dad's hotels in Ibiza, and recently spent some of her summer in Spain after lockdown travel restrictions eased. It's not a question of 'WHO IS SHE? 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