So, where did Nikki Grahame go after Big Brother, and where is she now? [28], In June 2007, Grahame returned to the Big Brother franchise as a reporter for the spin-off show Big Brother's Little Brother. Nikki Grahame turned herself into a household name after she entered the Big Brother house in 2006 - capturing the hearts of the nation with her countless TV meltdowns. Grahame was reinstated as an eligible housemate and was again given the opportunity to receive the show's 100,000 prize;[17] prompting 2,700 viewers to complain to the premium-rate telephone watchdog ICSTIS. Other stars have even taken to social media to replicate her most defining BB diary moments, such as Leigh-Anne Pinnock from Little Mix. They started a GoFundMe fundraiser and raised more than 60,000 towards her treatment. 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. In 2015, Nikki even went on to collaborate with JYY London and design her own fashion garments for petite girls. 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. [30], On 24 August 2010, Grahame competed in Ultimate Big Brother, in which she was the only housemate to represent Big Brother 7. She also wrote a Big Brother column in the magazine OK!. "It breaks our hearts to know that someone who is so precious was taken from us at such a young age," it said. Nikki Grahame pictured in 2017. 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. But we didnt., He added: We have lost a true character. In 2006, she was honored at the National Television Awards with the Most Popular TV Contender award. In March 2021, Nikki Grahames family stated that she had relapsed again and is willing to recover. She was admitted to the treatment center on many occasions. Grahame was evicted on Day 63, her 34th birthday. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Beth Williams Nikki Grahame is up there with one of the most iconic Big Brother contestants ever. In 2007, she returned to the Big Brother franchise, appearing as a reporter in Big Brother's Little Brother. She insists that her children should live with her, but TJ says he is happy to stay. Wherever she is, the hilarious memes she has been posting of herself from her original visit to the Big Brother household are keeping her followers entertained. Heartbreakingly, she revealed that when she got to Nikkis home she kissed my little girls mouth and stroked her hair. Nikki sadly passed away earlier this week at the age of 38 after dealing with an eating disorder. [21], After leaving the Big Brother House, Grahame presented the "Celebrity Spotting" section on one episode of The Friday Night Project that was normally presented by Debra Stephenson. 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?" She also appeared as a "wildcard" housemate in the 2016 series of Big Brother Canada. Soap cancelled, but when will the missed episode air? [2] For 18 months, Grahame remained at home and attended Northwood secondary school in Hillingdon, west London,[3] before she started losing weight again. Nikki was living the life in Australia on a family vacation before the lockdown began, but it is unclear where she is isolating now. 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Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. was on tonight (April 7), a year after Grahame passed away at age 38 due to complications of anorexia nervosa. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Nikki Grahame went on to appear in several TV shows, such as 8 out of 10 Cats and Celebrity Scissorhands. At the time of her death, Grahame weighed less than 30kg (66lb). She became known for her tantrums, particularly in the Diary Room. "WHO IS SHE?" She's in France swanning it up with Scarlett.". The life of reality TV star Nikki Grahame, who died aged 38 after battling anorexia, will be celebrated in a Channel 4 documentary. She doesn't follow anyone on the social media site, but still has more than 135,000 followers. She also appeared as a contestant on ITV dating show Blind Date and competed in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant. 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She commented; "I woke up one morning and thought, 'What are you doing to yourself?' What you see has always been what you get - I can't be any other way.". We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. . [47], In March 2021, Grahame's family announced she had again relapsed, that she "constantly feels weak and is struggling on a day to day basis", and that she wanted to recover but felt it was "impossible". 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How good would that be? Charlie Brooks the actress best known for the role took over in 1999 and stayed in Albert Square until 2004, returning again in 2008 and staying until 2014. Rebecca was replaced by Alexia Demetriou on the hit BBC soap until Janine temporarily left the hit BBC soap in 1996. Gender Speaking last week, her mother Sue Grahame told This Morning that her daughters condition deteriorated after the gyms closed during the coronavirus pandemic. Princess Nikki and Simple Life were even shows dedicated to documenting her everyday life. Gianni was charged with assault but the charges were dropped when Nicky admitted that she had not told the whole truth. In September 2019, Nikki revealed her hope of having a baby. Nikki Spraggan made her first appearance on 7 November 2013. [38] On 14 April, Grahame was voted in the top two Canadian choices to become the Head of Household (HoH) for the week but she lost a competition to fellow house guests Nick & Phil Paquette. Now, as shes getting older, shes feeling guilty about not being there for her children but easily sorts that guilt with a showy present or a gadget bought in Duty Free. Nikki Grahame: Who Is She? Prior to finding fame on Big Brother, Grahame, then an aspiring actress, appeared as an extra in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and played a footballers wife in Sky Ones Dream Team. ahead of the first anniversary of her daughters death. Ideally, I'd meet the right guy and we could go through the process together.". [9], In May 2006, Grahame registered as a contestant on the seventh series of the Channel 4 reality television series Big Brother, in which she became known for her behaviour such as temper tantrums, Diary Room theatrics, and becoming romantically linked to Pete Bennett, the winner of the series. She said: "I could potentially [return] I always say the same answer, never say never. Romances Relationships/Known relatives pic.twitter.com/31wojcWI6F. I got admitted to my first eating disorders unit at the age of eight, and children as young as that going on this app its just so frightening and damaging. Although she was force-fed through a tube, her condition did not improve and she was transferred to Collingham Gardens psychiatric unit in west London. Daughters Big Brother star Nikki died on April 9 at the age of 38 following a battle with anorexia. 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]. RIP young lady. During round three, she was the strongest link of the team (answered the most questions correctly and earned the most money), but was eliminated in round five after then becoming the weakest link of the team. But the following year, Nikki revealed to Closer magazine that she moved abroad to beat her anorexia which she had been struggling with again. BBC Nicoletta "Nicky" di Marco made her first appearance 29 January 1998. She then went on to star in her own reality show Princess Nikki, which increased her popularity. Albert|Albert (II)|Baby|Bella|Betty| [42] In 2017, Grahame was a special guest at the Big Brother Canada awards. It seems she has left her acting career behind in Britain, relocating to California to become a marketing professional. 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. When Bianca discovers this, she attacks her in the street, pushing her into a pile of rubbish. According to her LinkedIn profile, Rebecca is now the director of global marketing at Google Search. And that's not even including on the Big Brother spin-off shows. The programme followed her attempts to hold an everyday job and was inspired by her unsuccessful stint as a personal assistant in a Big Brother task. The 43-year-old reflected on their friendship in a new interview a After regaining consciousness, she was admitted to an eating disorders clinic called Rhodes Farm where she started showing signs of improvement after six months. [35] In September 2015, she collaborated with JYY London to design a range of fashion garments for petite women. Former Big Brother star Nikki Grahame has died at the age of 38. She has worked at the web engine giant for 12 years, working her way up the company to become one of their top bosses. Sue admitted: Ill never be able to forget watching her tiny frame being wheeled out of her bedroom in a body bag. RIP young lady.". Grahame survived the public vote after polling fewer votes than at least two of the other nominees. Soap favourites joined by new cast members as reboot starts filming, Neighbours has announced the return of even more beloved cast members who will be will be back on Ramsay Street on the revived show which will air on Amazon Freevee in Autumn, Katie Price fans swoon over her rarely seen brother Dan as he helps her chop wood, Kate Prices fans were sent into a frenzy after her rarely seen brother made an unexpected appearance on her home renovation show, Mucky Mansion, to help with the work. She was hugely popular with viewers, and was voted back into the house four weeks after she was first evicted. Classification After her parents' separation, she was raised by her mother. As a result of her eviction, Grahame was the fifth member of the nine-person jury who decided the season's winner on Finale Night. Nikki Grahame, Big Brother contestant who found fame on the show in 2006, has died aged 38, agent confirms As well as taking part in Big Brother, Grahame also had her own reality show called Princess Nikki, and wrote two books. She was discovered dead in her Stanmore flat. The former Big Brother host shared a tribute on. Nikki Spraggan " At the age of 16, her weight had increased and she was released from the clinic. after a new housemate joined the show. Their hormones, their organs, its all going to be affected. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Nikki Grahame: Life of Big Brother star who died after battle with anoxeria to be celebrated in documentary, Nikki Grahame died after a long battle with anorexia, Grahame soared to fame after featuring in Big Brother. Head to our Facebook page @EntertainmenDailyFix and tell us what you think of our story. She is heartbroken when she is transferred to the check-in desk at work and confides in David. She was released from the clinic at the age of 16 but relapsed again when she was 18 years old. Minxy Nikki loves a good time. 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. Grahame finished the show three places higher than her placing in Big Brother 7. She was then transferred to Collingham Gardens child and family psychiatric unit in west London, where her weight was increased. This is a list of characters from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, ordered by the year in which they made their final appearance. Granddaughters Her big breakthrough came in 2006 when she participated in Big Brother UK 7.Her popularity increased after appearing in the show. ', Read more: Nikki Grahames cause of death confirmed, She continued: She replied: Im so tired, Mum. I told her: Its okay, Sausage. I said: 'Well done Nikki . While she seems to have shy-ed away from the reality TV life herself, she has still been seen mixing with Love Island stars in different spots around London on Instagram. She added it will "be tough, but Nikki was one special girl - kind and smart with the biggest heart". Several Big Brother figures including former winner Rylan Clark-Neal retweeted the appeal for donations. You can sign up at the top of the page. [39], In August 2017, Grahame appeared on the Channel 5 documentary "In Therapy", which aired on 3 August 2017. "I dont have one regret, not one. Known as "The B-Team", Grahame and several other former housemates were sent to interview people about their opinions of Big Brother 8. On 9 April 2021, she passed away due to complications from her eating disorder. The rest of the di Marco family except Beppe left Walford soon after for a new life in Leicester in August 2000. 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[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. The TV personality had checked into a private hospital last month as she fought an eating disorder. Former contestants Craig Phillips, Brian Dowling and Nikki Grahame took part in Ultimate Big Brother, hosted by Davina McCall, in 2010, Grahame launched her own reality series Princess Nikki following her appearance on Big Brother, Grahame was named most popular TV contender at the National Television Awards in 2006. She went to Northwood School, a coeducational secondary school, in London. Channel 4 has said the production, which will feature interviews with Grahame's mother, will show the complex woman behind the "bright and funny media persona". It will always have a place in my heart.". Check-In Girl In the process of overcoming her eating disorder, she developed obsessive-compulsive disorder involving a chronic fear of germs. Nikki Grahame was born Nicola Rachele-Beth Grahame on 28 April 1982, in Northwood, London, England, to Susan and David Grahame. Ms McCall wrote: It felt odd that I had posted something on Twitter and not on here. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. 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. Prior to finding fame on Big Brother, Grahame was an aspiring actress. Our series just wouldnt have been the same without her., Top Gear presenter Paddy McGuiness paid tribute saying: "Definitely one of the stars from the glory years of reality TV. She is portrayed by Carly Hillman. The following year, she made her final appearance in Big Brother: Best Shows Ever. Is Coronation Street on tonight? Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK! A statement from her representative said: "It is with immeasurable sadness that Nikki Grahame passed away in the early hours of Friday 9th April 2021. [1], Grahame was born on 28 April 1982 in Northwood, London, England. But it was her Diary Room rant about golden housemate Susie Verrico that really turned her into a national treasure. On 10 September, Grahame became the show's runner-up, receiving a positive reaction from the audience after losing to Big Brother 2 winner Brian Dowling in the final vote. In 2016, she participated in Big Brother Canada 4 where she finished sixth. ", TV presenter Paddy McGuinness added: "Definitely one of the stars from the glory years of reality TV. [13] However, Grahame herself admitted in her autobiography that she intentionally withheld her diagnoses and psychiatric history from the Big Brother team, and only admitted the truth when she was already in the House and struggling. Though she still had her moments, Nikki received a much more positive reaction in her other appearances, opening up about her severe issues with anorexia. She won a National Television Award for most popular TV contender in 2006. She eventually finished in fifth place. Before Fame After her appearance on Big Brother, she won a National Television Award for most popular TV contender. 2023 BBC. After her death, Sue revealed that the college had got in touch with her to tell her Nikki had passed her qualification. Her manager confirmed she had died on Friday morning in a statement released on Saturday. Nikki enjoys being the centre of attention and makes her ex, Terrys life intermittently hell. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. appeared as an extra in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's . 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