[42] In 2017, Grahame was a special guest at the Big Brother Canada awards. Nicky then admitted that she was afraid that her family wouldn't have believed that she had been molested if she had admitted she'd made the first move, when she realised her family had doubts of her innocence, she decided to leave home, and was last seen explaining that she had received the address for a hostel. Hated by some, loved by others, she was an icon to say the least. RIP young lady.". Harry and Meghan dealt fresh blow by King Charles with offer to Prince Andrew. Grahame would often complain to Big Brother about the conditions in the house or fellow contestants, famously shouting "It's so cold," and, on another occasion, asking "Who is she?" 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. Head to our Facebook page @EntertainmenDailyFix and tell us what you think of our story. 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Her big breakthrough came in 2006 when she participated in Big Brother UK 7.Her popularity increased after appearing in the show. Those Big Brother moments shall forever remain with me. On Saturday, the page was updated to announce the news of Grahame's death. Reality TV star Nikki Grahame, who rose to fame as a contestant on Big Brother, has died aged 38. . DUNCAN James has broken his silence after the death of pal Nikki Grahame last Friday following her life-long battle with anorexia. She came into prominence in 2006 when she participated in the seventh series of the popular reality TV show Big Brother UK. Grahame relapsed when she was 18, and spent time in an adult eating disorder ward. [11][12] During her Big Brother tenure, tabloid newspapers reported Grahame had suffered from anorexia nervosa for most of her adolescence and several times had attempted suicide by taking an overdose of paracetamol. Close your eyes and go back to sleep.She died in her sleep that night. She has worked at the web engine giant for 12 years, working her way up the company to become one of their top bosses. When will it return? 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. It is not known whether Nikki will return to the Big Brother house ever again. In 2004, she took part in the Miss Hertfordshire pageant, finishing fourth. Station master arrested after dozens killed in Greece train crash, Survivors describe 'nightmarish seconds' as trains crashed, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. place of death: Stanmore, London, England. 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. NOTE: Please do not add content from the BBC iPlayer's early episodes until it has been aired on television, as it is intrusive to our readers who may not have seen the episode on iPlayer. OK! On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. I met her a long time ago and she was a lovely girl. [43] In 2018, Grahame entered the Big Brother house for the final time. Her popularity increased after appearing in the show. In the true sense of the word. Grahame was evicted on day 58, but went back into the house after the remaining contestants picked her to return. Then in 2019 Nikki blasted Kurbo - the new app released by Weight Watchers in the US aimed at kids, the Mirror reported. 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The books, which were autobiographical in nature, were released in 2009 and 2012. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric', The people who want you to believe the Ukraine war is fake, What we've learned from Alex Murdaugh murder trial. 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. She was discovered dead in her Stanmore flat. [31] Grahame was nominated for a double eviction in the show's second week of the show's run alongside five of her housemate. In 2015, Grahame participated in the sixteenth series of Big Brother as a "time warp housemate". She also wrote a Big Brother column in the magazine OK!. Not only that, but she was training to be a teaching assistant. was on tonight (April 7), a year after Grahame passed away at age 38 due to complications of anorexia nervosa. What you see has always been what you get - I can't be any other way.". She was an actress, known for Celebrity Juice (2008), Big Brother (2000) and Dream Team (1997). EastEnders star Kellie Bright admits she wet herself on Danny Dyer's shoulder during filming, Jacqueline Jossa 'proud' as she pens emotional message about missing daughter Ella when she starts school, Sign up to our daily newsletter for the BEST celebrity house tours and BIGGEST exclusive interviews, HAVE YOUR SAY You can now comment on your favourite OK! Nikki Grahame: Who Is She? 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. Nicola Rachele-Beth Grahame (28 April 1982 - 9 April 2021) was an English television personality, model and author. Nikki subsequently departs for Acapulco before returning to the square at Easter. I dont have one regret, not one. In a statement to the BBC, Grahame's manager confirmed "with immeasurable sadness" that Grahame died on Friday morning. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! She arrives at Bianca's house after TJ phones her, and Bianca begrudgingly invites her to lunch. She appeared as an extra in the BBC's EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. Tragically, Sue revealed that Nikki had been working as a dinner lady before the first lockdown. Fellow Big Brother 7 housemate Pete Bennett, who Grahame formed a relationship with on the show in 2006, also shared a tearful video addressing her death. Nikki Grahame is up there with one of the most iconic Big Brother contestants ever. Read more: More heartbreak as Nikki Grahames dad dies of cancer. The following year, she returned to compete in Ultimate Big Brother where she finished second. Rebecca Michael joined EastEnders to play the hell-raising character in 1989, but quit in 1993. ", Big Brother Canada added:"Our hearts break for the loss of Nikki Grahame. Female Nikki was living the life in Australia on a family vacation before the lockdown began, but it is unclear where she is isolating now. 's daily newsletter. Jack Hardwick Senior Showbiz Correspondent. Jump directly to the content . Nikki was just 24-years-old when she entered the Big Brother house for the first time After Big Brother, Nikki did the usual new celebrity routine, appearing on quiz shows, presenting programmes and taking part in charity tournaments. ", Paying tribute to Grahame on Twitter, Clark-Neal wrote: "Thinking of [Grahame's mother] Susan and Nikki's close friends and family. Nikki Grahame died on April 9, 2021, at the age of 38. 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. Sue admitted: Ill never be able to forget watching her tiny frame being wheeled out of her bedroom in a body bag. Terry Spraggan [39], In August 2017, Grahame appeared on the Channel 5 documentary "In Therapy", which aired on 3 August 2017. 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. Follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts. According to her LinkedIn profile, Rebecca is now the director of global marketing at Google Search. Romances She released the books Dying to Be Thin (2009) and Fragile (2012), both of which are based on her experiences with the illness. With the help of her 15 year old daughter Kiki, the 39 year old actress slipped easily back into character for the clip where they mimed pushing Barry off a cliff in the infamous EastEnders episode from January 2004. [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. Something went wrong, please try again later. She was nominated for eviction four times and was temporarily evicted altogether, before being voted back into the 'House Next Door' and finally back into the main house once again. She told new! . 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. Grahame suffered from anorexia nervosa throughout her life. [53], Among those who paid tributes were former Big Brother UK presenter Davina McCall, Big Brother Canada host Arisa Cox, television presenter Paddy McGuinness, and other Big Brother alumni including Rylan Clark-Neal, Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace, Pete Bennett, Katie Price,[54] Imogen Thomas,[55] and Richard Newman. It will always have a place in my heart.". However, Bianca is surprised when they bond, until Nikki reveals that Terry has met and moved in with several women since they divorced. Soap cancelled, but when will the missed episode air? On 24 March, she was admitted to Dorset County Hospital from where she was released on 8 April 2021. The TV personality had checked into a private hospital last month as she fought an eating disorder. She appeared as an extra in the BBC's EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. Just last week Charlie took to TikTok to recreate the scene where Janine pushes her ex-husband Barry Evans off a cliff and to his death. Several months later, she was admitted to Hillingdon Hospital where she refused to eat. 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. 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. Ive typed and deleted three times I cant find the words its just really tragic. appeared as an extra in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. I said: Well done Nikki, take it one step at a time. Grahame struggled with anorexia nervosa for the most of her life. You can sign up at the top of the page. By this time, she had developed her career as a popular TV personality, and starred in her own reality TV series called Princess Nikki. [23] After her first eviction, a reality television series similar to Simple Life in which Grahame would star was announced. She died on April 9, 2021 in the UK. She said: "I could potentially [return] I always say the same answer, never say never. [44], At the age of 18, Grahame was given breast implants on the National Health Service because her anorexia had left her flat-chested. See full bio Born: April 28, 1982 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK Died: It's not a question of 'WHO IS SHE? appeared as an extra in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's . 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. 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 then went on to star in her own reality show Princess Nikki, which increased her popularity. But the following year, Nikki revealed to Closer magazine that she moved abroad to beat her anorexia which she had been struggling with again. On 24 March, following a fall Grahame entered Dorset County Hospital, where she remained until she was discharged on 8 April. The 43-year-old reflected on their friendship in a new interview a ', but where is she? The former Big Brother host shared a tribute on. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. ", Channel 4 tweeted: We are desperately saddened by the tragic news about Nikki Grahame and our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Nikki's family and friends. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. [18], Grahame finished the show in fifth place with 6.5% of the final vote. Something went wrong, please try again later. She appeared as an extra in the BBC's EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. 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 "WHO IS SHE?" Speaking last week, her mother Sue Grahame told This Morning that her daughters condition deteriorated after the gyms closed during the coronavirus pandemic. Last Appearance Princess Nikki and Simple Life were even shows dedicated to documenting her everyday life. [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. Im sorry my angel I miss your funny personality", "I'm still trying to process the passing of Nikki Grahame. Last year, Charlie teased a return to the show during an interview on Loose Women. 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