Romances [8] In 2003, she was a contestant on the ITV dating show Blind Date. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Ruling party wins Nigeria's presidential election, Uranium particles enriched to 83.7% found in Iran, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Daily walk prevents one in 10 early deaths - study, Finland starts construction of Russia border fence, Pictures show devastation after Greece train disaster, Twitter back after two-hour outage affected tweets. Nikki subsequently departs for Acapulco before returning to the square at Easter. Jump directly to the content . Sons Former Big Brother star Nikki Grahame has died at the age of 38. . "Please respect the privacy of Nikki's friends and family at this tragic and difficult time 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. She subsequently finished in fifth place. 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. [42] In 2017, Grahame was a special guest at the Big Brother Canada awards. Magazine : "I've enquired at a few clinics in London. It will feature interviews with the Big Brother star's mother, as well as other members of her family and her friends. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. In 2006, she was honored at the National Television Awards with the Most Popular TV Contender award. The charges on Rod were also dropped. 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. RIP young lady.". [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. The latest news, gossip, pictures and video for the reality star Nikki Grahame. [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. Literally, everything. [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. Princess Nikki and Simple Life were even shows dedicated to documenting her everyday life. From the very start I said I wanted to be really hands on, from picking fabrics to designing labels and I feel like I've succeeded. She is heartbroken when she is transferred to the check-in desk at work and confides in David. [4] After this incident, Grahame was force-fed through a tube that was stitched inside her stomach but when she regained consciousness, she continuously tried to remove the feeding apparatus. [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 was an English model, TV personality, and author. Nikki Grahame developed an eating disorder at a young age, forcing her parents to admit her to Maudsley psychiatric hospital where she was treated at a children's eating disorders unit. Gender In September 2019, Nikki revealed her hope of having a baby. Duration [23] After her first eviction, a reality television series similar to Simple Life in which Grahame would star was announced. David does this as well when Nikki again tries to tempt him on the day of his wedding to Carol. [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". 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?" 's "Hot Stars" section. [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]. Grahame won a National Television Award for Most Popular TV Contender. Ive typed and deleted three times I cant find the words its just really tragic. It will always have a place in my heart.". Something went wrong, please try again later. Speaking on This Morning, she said: "I think its such dangerous territory. Grahame often appeared on the panel of Big Brother's Bit on the Side. after a new housemate joined the show. And the reality TV princess moved back into the Big Brother house not once, not twice, but four more times. [1][49][50][51][52] She had been due to enter a private facility in Devon to receive specialist treatment the following week. Episode Count 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. She appeared as an extra in the BBC's EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. [9][10] Grahame, who had earned an NVQ in beauty therapy, took part in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant, where she came fourth. 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. Subsequently, she earned the opportunity to host her own show titled Princess Nikki, which ran for a season. The page said the 38-year-old was in "a very bad way" and needed treatment in a rehabilitation centre. Close your eyes and go back to sleep.She died in her sleep that night. 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? 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. 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. Page Links: They both became immune from eviction for that week. 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. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. [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. ', but where is she? 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.". The former Big Brother host shared a tribute on. About Former Big Brother star Nikki Grahame has died at the age of 38. Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. 23 It eventually raised more than 65,000. [31] Grahame was nominated for a double eviction in the show's second week of the show's run alongside five of her housemate. Grahame attended Northwood School, London. [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. She also appeared as a "wildcard" housemate in the 2016 series of Big Brother Canada. List of appearances 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. you may ask, as the Northwood-born star so famously raged in the Big Brother diary room. She appeared as an extra in the BBC's EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. 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. Credits OK! She added it will "be tough, but Nikki was one special girl - kind and smart with the biggest heart". On 24 April, HoH Cassandra nominated Grahame for eviction as a "pawn" to evict a bigger target. She continues to interfere in Terry and Bianca's relationship, and is wooed by David whom she eventually kisses. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! She told new! Big Brother stars have been posting emotional tributes in memory of the late Nikki Grahame. [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 is up there with one of the most iconic Big Brother contestants ever. After 18 months Nikki Grahames weight began to drop again and she was readmitted to Collingham Gardens where she spent the next six months. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. She was just 38. 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. It will always have a place in my heart. For those of you who don't know, Nicola Rachel-Beth Grahame was just a normal 24-year-old when she decided to go into arguably the most famous house in the country at the time in May, 2006. Is EastEnders on tonight? On 24 March, following a fall Grahame entered Dorset County Hospital, where she remained until she was discharged on 8 April. 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. This is a list of characters from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, ordered by the year in which they made their final appearance. Her only major storyline came in . Known as "The B-Team", Grahame and several other former housemates were sent to interview people about their opinions of Big Brother 8. [2] She described her early childhood as the "happiest ever" but when she was eight, her parents divorced and her grandfather, to whom she was very close, died from cancer. She was an actress, known for Celebrity Juice (2008), Big Brother (2000) and Dream Team (1997). They started a GoFundMe fundraiser and raised more than 60,000 towards her treatment. Nikki doesn't want Terry, but she doesn't want anyone else to have him either. She arrives two days before Christmas with presents for TJ and Rosie, and Terry says the children can stay with Nikki for Christmas because she will be alone. "She was an amazingly kind, caring person who despite her own struggles, worked tirelessly to raise awareness of anorexia and the exponential rise of mental health issues in society today. 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. In 2009, she released her first autobiography Dying to Be Thin. EastEnders superfans may have spotted her when she was an extra back in 2003, or in her other appearances on shows such as Dream Team and Blind Date. 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