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. In 2019, she appeared in Britain's Got More Talent. [31] Grahame was nominated for a double eviction in the show's second week of the show's run alongside five of her housemate. Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. Grahame attended Northwood School, London. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. pic.twitter.com/31wojcWI6F. She also appeared as a contestant on ITV dating show Blind Date and competed in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant. 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. ", Nikki Grahame was a much loved housemate and a huge part of the Big Brother family. I met her a long time ago and she was a lovely girl. What's he waiting for? Nikki sadly passed away earlier this week at the age of 38 after dealing 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. The family said they had "exhausted every avenue possible" and raised over 60,000 for Grahame's treatment. Absolutely devastated to hear the news about Nikki Grahame's death. And now her mum has opened up about her last conversation with her daughter, revealing she heard her daughter take her last breath over the phone. By. 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.". 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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. The show saw several popular Big Brother contestants from over the years return to take part in one final series, before it moved to Channel 5. Nikki will forever be a beloved part of the Big Brother family. Terry Spraggan We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Last year, Charlie teased a return to the show during an interview on Loose Women. Jump directly to the content . Nikki Grahame (I) (1982-2021) Actress Nikki Grahame was born on April 28, 1982 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK. Grahame struggled with anorexia nervosa for the most of her life. which appeared to tease Prince Harry and Meghan Markle by writing them as characters going on a worldwide privacy tour . 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. Nikki Grahame started her TV career in 2003 when she appeared in the British soap opera, EastEnders.The same year, she appeared in a dating game show titled Blind Date.In 2004, she took part in the Miss Hertfordshire pageant, finishing fourth. [30], On 24 August 2010, Grahame competed in Ultimate Big Brother, in which she was the only housemate to represent Big Brother 7. 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. In 2014, rumours were flying round that Nikki was moving to France as she disliked being recognised in public. On 24 March, following a fall Grahame entered Dorset County Hospital, where she remained until she was discharged on 8 April. Other stars have even taken to social media to replicate her most defining BB diary moments, such as Leigh-Anne Pinnock from Little Mix. Grahame relapsed when she was 18, and spent time in an adult eating disorder ward. 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. rant. [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. [4] This culminated in several suicide bids. She was an actress, known for Celebrity Juice (2008), Big Brother (2000) and Dream Team (1997). 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We are shocked and saddened by this awful news and our thoughts are with her family. 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. is a registered trade mark of Reach Magazines Worldwide Limited and is used under licence by Reach Magazines Publishing Plc. 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. [22] Grahame has also co-presented several episodes of Celebrity Soup, alongside Iain Lee on the satellite channel E! Nicky arrived with mother Rosa di Marco, brothers Beppe and Gianni and sister Teresa in 1998. Rebecca Michael played the role of Janine Butcher in EastEnders from 1989 to 1993. The former Big Brother host shared a tribute on. It seems she has left her acting career behind in Britain, relocating to California to become a marketing professional. [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. According to her Twitter profile, she lives in "London and occasionally Toronto.". BBC She won a National Television Award for most popular TV contender in 2006. 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Research On 24 March, she was admitted to Dorset County Hospital from where she was released on 8 April 2021. appeared as an extra in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's . After a heart-to-heart with TJ and advice from David, she decides to stay in Walford for her children's sake. [45], In October 2011, Grahame confirmed she had relapsed and was again suffering from anorexia, stating she had checked into her 11th institution. 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. The following year, she returned to compete in Ultimate Big Brother where she finished second. In 2006, she was honored at the National Television Awards with the Most Popular TV Contender award. She went to Northwood School, a coeducational secondary school, in London. She also appeared as a contestant on ITV dating show Blind Date and competed in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant. Charlie, who shares daughter Kiki with her Ibiza hotel owner ex Tony Truman, has been making videos with her teenage daughter during lockdown to keep themselves entertained. after a new housemate joined the show. If you can't get through immediately, the charity says to try again or try theirone-to-one web chat. "Nikki not only touched the lives of millions of people, but also her friends and family who will miss her immensely. 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. 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. In a statement to the BBC, Grahame's manager confirmed "with immeasurable sadness" that Grahame died on Friday morning. "I dont have one regret, not one. Duration However, Sue admitted that as it turns out she was the last person to ever speak to Nikki. About 23 She lives for a night out with the girls and a muscly man but can that be your focus when youve got two kids at home? Soap cancelled, but when will the missed episode air? 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. [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". She doesn't want him to have a happy family life with some other woman. In 2009, she released her first autobiography Dying to Be Thin. 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"Its not just about being slim, its about children, this is vital growth for them. 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. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. From finding love with eventual winner Pete Bennett to screaming matches with fellow housemates. [48] They opened a GoFundMe fundraiser to pay for private treatment because the NHS treatments had "failed". She was then transferred to Collingham Gardens child and family psychiatric unit in west London, where her weight was increased. Nikki Grahame started her TV career in 2003 when she appeared in the British soap opera, EastEnders. ", Big Brother Canada added:"Our hearts break for the loss of Nikki Grahame. Betty (II)|Blue|Boots|Bronson|Chips|Chops|Corky|Craig|Crush|Crystal|Dalgliesh|Dave|Eric| Beth Williams 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. 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. Is Coronation Street on tonight? [16] The remaining contestants chose Grahame to return to the main house, although she had already been evicted. Frank|Freddie Mercury|Freida|Genghis|Gilbert|Gloria|Gumbo|Heathcliff|Hercules|Joey|Joey|Lady Di|Lionel|Lovebirds|Mandoo|Marge|Marge (II)|Marilyn|Musty|Neville| . Nicky arrived with mother Rosa di Marco, brothers Beppe and Gianni and sister Teresa in 1998. 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. Sue said that she made Nikkis friends promise to stop the paramedics from moving her body until she arrived. [56] A tribute to Grahame was aired at the start of episode 18 of Big Brother Canada 9. How good would that be? 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. Celebrity deaths 2021: The famous faces and notable figures we said goodbye to this year, Nikki Grahame 'one of the best characters that the world's ever seen', says Big Brother co-star Pete Bennett, Nikki Grahame's former Big Brother housemate Pete Bennett says 'we've lost a family member' following her death aged 38, "We hope this film is a fitting tribute to her legacy.". . ", 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. 's daily newsletter. Former Big Brother star Nikki Grahame has died at the age of 38. Prior to finding fame on Big Brother, Grahame was an aspiring actress. [25], Grahame made personal appearances, which included participation in various television shows such as Celebrity Scissorhands and 8 out of 10 Cats,[26] and appearances at student nights and clubs. The star is sadly infertile as a result of anorexia, but she's hoping IVF could help her become a mum. VideoRescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Read more: More heartbreak as Nikki Grahames dad dies of cancer. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Nikki Grahame went on to appear in several TV shows, such as 8 out of 10 Cats and Celebrity Scissorhands. [8] In 2003, she was a contestant on the ITV dating show Blind Date. Get in touch on april.curtin@reachplc.com, Anyone who watched Big Brother remembers Nikki Grahame. After 18 months Nikki Grahames weight began to drop again and she was readmitted to Collingham Gardens where she spent the next six months. 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