She came into prominence in 2006 when she participated in the seventh series of the popular reality TV show Big Brother UK. 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. She commented; "I woke up one morning and thought, 'What are you doing to yourself?' It will always have a place in my heart.". Her mother Sue said: "Nikki was so much more than a reality TV contestant and I am looking forward to celebrating her short life in this documentary.". Harry and Meghan dealt fresh blow by King Charles with offer to Prince Andrew. Whose catch phrases will be with me forever. Nikki returns a while later after TJ calls her, unhappy about living at Bianca's house. 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. 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. 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. Big Brother star Nikki died on April 9 at the age of 38 following a battle with anorexia. I met her a long time ago and she was a lovely girl. 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Grahame relapsed when she was 18, and spent time in an adult eating disorder ward. Nikkis friend found her unconscious in bed late that day and Sue was alerted with a call from the pal screaming and crying. What's he waiting for? "Unfortunately it is something you do live with, but you are in control and I think that is why its such delicate grounds because it is exacerbating eating disorders.". Soap fans' fury as EastEnders, Emmerdale & Coronation Street cancelled next week. Frank|Freddie Mercury|Freida|Genghis|Gilbert|Gloria|Gumbo|Heathcliff|Hercules|Joey|Joey|Lady Di|Lionel|Lovebirds|Mandoo|Marge|Marge (II)|Marilyn|Musty|Neville| Then in 2019 Nikki blasted Kurbo - the new app released by Weight Watchers in the US aimed at kids, the Mirror reported. So, where did Nikki Grahame go after Big Brother, and where is she now? Grahame was evicted on day 58, but went back into the house after the remaining contestants picked her to return. [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. Soap cancelled, but when will the missed episode air? She said: "There is something about this house where nothing else matters. She doesn't want him to have a happy family life with some other woman. The charges on Rod were also dropped. 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. She is portrayed by Carly Hillman. You can sign up at the top of the page. Several months later, she was admitted to Hillingdon Hospital where she refused to eat. She lives for a night out with the girls and a muscly man but can that be your focus when you've got two kids at home? It is not known whether Nikki will return to the Big Brother house ever again. She doesn't follow anyone on the social media site, but still has more than 135,000 followers. Two years later, she released her second autobiography titled Fragile. Emmerdale actress Gemma Oaten speaks out on the UK's eating disorder crisis, In the clip posted to Instagram, he said: I thought to myself, yeah, we could save her. Grahame suffered from anorexia nervosa throughout her life. 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 |. 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. Entertainment Television. In a statement to the BBC, Grahame's manager confirmed "with immeasurable sadness" that Grahame died on Friday morning. 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. Her manager confirmed she had died on Friday morning in a statement released on Saturday. Nicky arrived with mother Rosa di Marco, brothers Beppe and Gianni and sister Teresa in 1998. Duration "It breaks our hearts to know that someone who is so precious was taken from us at such a young age," it said. Im so sorry. [43] In 2018, Grahame entered the Big Brother house for the final time. Get in touch on april.curtin@reachplc.com, Anyone who watched Big Brother remembers Nikki Grahame. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Nikki Spraggan made her first appearance on 7 November 2013. . Nicola Rachele-Beth Grahame (28 April 1982 9 April 2021) was an English television personality, model and author. What you see has always been what you get - I can't be any other way.". 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. 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". The page said the 38-year-old was in "a very bad way" and needed treatment in a rehabilitation centre. She continued her relationship with Big Brother, returning for 2015's "Time Warp" twist on Channel 5, and made a cameo in the final series of Big Brother in 2018. On Saturday, the page was updated to announce the news of Grahame's death. 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[2], During her first stay in the Big Brother house, Grahame was nominated for eviction four times and was eventually evicted on Day 58[14] after gaining 37.2% of the public vote. 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! Parents - tell us what lockdown life is really like in our Great Big Parenting Survey here. Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox. Last month, a fundraising page was set up, asking fans to donate towards her recovery. [57] The week following Grahame's death, her GoFundMe page was re-opened to raise money for her funeral and for eating disorder charities.[58]. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. In April 2007, Grahame said she had undergone corrective plastic surgery on her breast implants to fix "ripples" left by the first operation. [39], In August 2017, Grahame appeared on the Channel 5 documentary "In Therapy", which aired on 3 August 2017. Ms McCall wrote: It felt odd that I had posted something on Twitter and not on here. [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. 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. "Nikki not only touched the lives of millions of people, but also her friends and family who will miss her immensely. Former Big Brother star Nikki Grahame has died at the age of 38. . 's "Hot Stars" section. She was hugely popular with viewers, and was voted back into the house four weeks after she was first evicted. On 24 April, HoH Cassandra nominated Grahame for eviction as a "pawn" to evict a bigger target. In 2007, she returned to the Big Brother franchise, appearing as a reporter in Big Brother's Little Brother. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. She insists that her children should live with her, but TJ says he is happy to stay. She was released from the clinic at the age of 16 but relapsed again when she was 18 years old. Grahame attended Northwood School, London. [46] In 2012, Grahame was sectioned following an overdose. 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. 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! : With Nikki Grahame, Dermot O'Leary, Vanessa Feltz, Imogen Thomas. Alicia Adejobi Sunday 11 Apr 2021 2:43 pm. It seems she has left her acting career behind in Britain, relocating to California to become a marketing professional. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. After her appearance on Big Brother, she won a National Television Award for most popular TV contender. I met her a long time ago and she was a lovely girl. She revealed that after coming out of hospital, Nikki wanted some time alone and was planning to go to a recovery clinic a few days later. Nikki sadly passed away earlier this week at the age of 38 after dealing with an eating disorder. Thank you Big Brother for everything. appeared as an extra in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. ", TV presenter Paddy McGuinness added: "Definitely one of the stars from the glory years of reality TV. Jack Hardwick Senior Showbiz Correspondent. Contents: 2020s: 2023 2022 2021 2020 2010s: 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 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. Grahame also. Granddaughters ", 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. By. Princess Nikki and Simple Life were even shows dedicated to documenting her everyday life. [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. She then went on to star in her own reality show Princess Nikki, which increased her popularity. Nikki enjoys being the centre of attention and makes her ex, Terrys life intermittently hell. This led to her overprotective brother Gianni attacking Rod. 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The rest of the di Marco family except Beppe left Walford soon after for a new life in Leicester in August 2000. Rest in peace. [44], At the age of 18, Grahame was given breast implants on the National Health Service because her anorexia had left her flat-chested. Relationships/Known relatives First Appearance I dont have one regret, not one. 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. This is a list of characters from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, ordered by the year in which they made their final appearance. She was just 38. She also wrote a Big Brother column in the magazine OK!. About Nikki enjoys being the centre of attention and makes her ex, Terry 's life intermittently hell. Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. After eight months, she was allowed to return home. The new documentary will show that "behind the bright and funny media persona, Nikki was a complex woman who bravely battled anorexia for over 30 years", according to a statement. In her books, Grahame detailed how she developed anorexia while still a teenager and struggled with the condition throughout her life, spending time in hospital on a number of occasions. Her death was caused by anorexia nervosa complications. In March 2021, Nikki Grahames family stated that she had relapsed again and is willing to recover. [42] In 2017, Grahame was a special guest at the Big Brother Canada awards. The life of reality TV star Nikki Grahame, who died aged 38 after battling anorexia, will be celebrated in a Channel 4 documentary. Got a story? It was only two years ago that Nikki entered the Big Brother House most recently. Grahame was an aspiring actress and model who dabbled in acting and beauty pageants before her reality television career took off. And that's not even including on the Big Brother spin-off shows. Nikki Spraggan Nikki Grahame, arguably the biggest tantrum queen to have graced our TV screens. The latest news, gossip, pictures and video for the reality star Nikki Grahame. Princess Nikki and Simple Life were even shows dedicated to documenting her everyday life. 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. [9][10] Grahame, who had earned an NVQ in beauty therapy, took part in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant, where she came fourth. 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 footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. Daughters Big Brother stars have been posting emotional tributes in memory of the late Nikki Grahame. Nicoletta "Nicky" di Marco made her first appearance 29 January 1998. A Big Brother Icon. 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. Chris Lockyer News reporter @_chrislockyer Sunday 11 April 2021 09:59, UK Nikki Grahame has died aged 38 Media criticised the programme's decision to include a contestant with prior mental health issues; experts said she should not have been allowed to take part. Absolutely devastated to hear the news about Nikki Grahame's death. She attempted suicide on multiple occasions. "Please respect the privacy of Nikki's friends and family at this tragic and difficult time If the issues in this article have affected you or someone you know, here's how to get help: Beatis the UK'seating disorder charity. Nikki Grahame was an English model, TV personality, and author. She was iconic. After her death, Sue revealed that the college had got in touch with her to tell her Nikki had passed her qualification. 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. In 2010, Grahame was runner-up in Ultimate Big Brother, and in 2015 she appeared as a guest housemate on the sixteenth series of Big Brother UK. [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. [4] This culminated in several suicide bids. This was a move that cost Channel 4 50,000, after members of the public who took part in voting were misled into thinking they were voting to evict Nikki permanently. For a full list of present characters, see list of characters from EastEnders . And the reality TV princess moved back into the Big Brother house not once, not twice, but four more times. Read more: More heartbreak as Nikki Grahames dad dies of cancer. 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. is a registered trade mark of Reach Magazines Worldwide Limited and is used under licence by Reach Magazines Publishing Plc. Her tantrums were absolutely iconic and the dramatic meltdowns have made iconic memes and references for well. Nikki Grahame, who suffered from anorexia nervosa, wrote two books based on her experiences with the eating disorder. In the true sense of the word. You may find it hard to believe, but the star is now 38-years-old (yes time has really gone that quickly). [27] On 24 March 2007, Grahame appeared on a special "Goodies and Baddies" edition of the game show The Weakest Link. Albert|Albert (II)|Baby|Bella|Betty| Grahame, who rose to fame as a contestant on Big Brother, had recently received treatment for an eating disorder at a specialist clinic following a fundraising campaign organised by friends and fans which raised more than 69,000. She arrives at Bianca's house after TJ phones her, and Bianca begrudgingly invites her to lunch. Their hormones, their organs, its all going to be affected. She attempts to kiss him again but he rebuffs her advances. The TV personality was admitted to a private hospital last month with an eating disorder. Tragic Big Brother star Nikki Grahame was the victim of a series of NHS care failures that led to her 'entirely avoidable' death from anorexia, those closest to the 38-year-old have claimed. 2023 BBC. From finding love with eventual winner Pete Bennett to screaming matches with fellow housemates. The TV personality had checked into a private hospital last month as she fought an eating disorder. By this time, she had developed her career as a popular TV personality, and starred in her own reality TV series called Princess Nikki. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Female 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. 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. Those Big Brother moments shall forever remain with me. Nikki Grahame (I) (1982-2021) Actress Nikki Grahame was born on April 28, 1982 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK. The child actress who played the first incarnation of Janine Butcher is now one of the top bosses at Google. But it wasn't until Big Brother's seventh series that she really rose to fame, and her time on the show was a rollercoaster to say the least. I said: Well done Nikki, take it one step at a time. She also guest-starred on programmes such as the Friday Night Project and as a contestant on celebrity editions of shows such as Pointless and The Weakest Link. [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. 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