Literally, everything. She was hugely popular with viewers, and was voted back into the house four weeks after she was first evicted. Grahame's experience of anorexia was well documented, and she released a book about her eating disorder in 2009. 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. 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. Her popularity increased after appearing in the show. Got a story? 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. Portrayed by BBC 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. Nikkis friend found her unconscious in bed late that day and Sue was alerted with a call from the pal screaming and crying. At the time of her death, Grahame weighed less than 30kg (66lb). 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. But it was her Diary Room rant about golden housemate Susie Verrico that really turned her into a national treasure. Her big breakthrough came in 2006 when she participated in Big Brother UK 7. [8] In 2003, she was a contestant on the ITV dating show Blind Date. Chris Lockyer News reporter @_chrislockyer Sunday 11 April 2021 09:59, UK Nikki Grahame has died aged 38 My thoughts are with her friends and family xx she really was the funniest, most bubbly sweetest girl.". After her appearance on Big Brother, she won a National Television Award for most popular TV contender. ", Nikki Grahame was a much loved housemate and a huge part of the Big Brother family. 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. Hated by some, loved by others, she was an icon to say the least. First Appearance Frank|Freddie Mercury|Freida|Genghis|Gilbert|Gloria|Gumbo|Heathcliff|Hercules|Joey|Joey|Lady Di|Lionel|Lovebirds|Mandoo|Marge|Marge (II)|Marilyn|Musty|Neville| In April 2007, Grahame said she had undergone corrective plastic surgery on her breast implants to fix "ripples" left by the first operation. 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[16] The remaining contestants chose Grahame to return to the main house, although she had already been evicted. ahead of the first anniversary of her daughters death. Former Big Brother star Nikki Grahame has died at the age of 38. . Entertainment Television. 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. By. When Bianca discovers this, she attacks her in the street, pushing her into a pile of rubbish. But the following year, Nikki revealed to Closer magazine that she moved abroad to beat her anorexia which she had been struggling with again. A Big Brother Icon. She insists that her children should live with her, but TJ says he is happy to stay. She also appeared as a contestant on ITV dating show Blind Date and competed in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant. 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. Known as "The B-Team", Grahame and several other former housemates were sent to interview people about their opinions of Big Brother 8. [44], At the age of 18, Grahame was given breast implants on the National Health Service because her anorexia had left her flat-chested. After 18 months Nikki Grahames weight began to drop again and she was readmitted to Collingham Gardens where she spent the next six months. 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? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Last month, a fundraising page was set up, asking fans to donate towards her recovery. Albert|Albert (II)|Baby|Bella|Betty| Absolutely devastated to hear the news about Nikki Grahame's death. 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. She added it will "be tough, but Nikki was one special girl - kind and smart with the biggest heart". 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. Last Appearance 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. The life of reality TV star Nikki Grahame, who died aged 38 after battling anorexia, will be celebrated in a Channel 4 documentary. She also appeared as a "wildcard" housemate in the 2016 series of Big Brother Canada. [39], In August 2017, Grahame appeared on the Channel 5 documentary "In Therapy", which aired on 3 August 2017. 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 became known for her tantrums, particularly in the Diary Room. Grahame, originally from Northwood in north-west London, took part in the seventh series of Big Brother in 2006. ", Paying tribute to Grahame on Twitter, Clark-Neal wrote: "Thinking of [Grahame's mother] Susan and Nikki's close friends and family. Despite finishing fifth in Big Brother 7, Grahame became one of its most recognisable characters that helped her launch a television career. She also appeared as a contestant on ITV dating show Blind Date and competed in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant. In 2007, she returned to the Big Brother franchise, appearing as a reporter in Big Brother's Little Brother. Ms McCall wrote: It felt odd that I had posted something on Twitter and not on here. Grahame also appeared as a contestant on ITV's Blind Date and competed in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant. "I dont have one regret, not one. Is Coronation Street on tonight? But that was 14 years ago, and a lot must have happened since then. "Big Brother has played such a huge part of my life, it changed my life for the better. In a statement to the BBC, Grahame's manager confirmed "with immeasurable sadness" that Grahame died on Friday morning. Her only major storyline came in . [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. 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. Nikki Grahame, who suffered from anorexia nervosa, wrote two books based on her experiences with the eating disorder. [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. And her departing message in the diary room struck a chord with viewers. 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. DeSantis won't say he's running. Read about our approach to external linking. She was then admitted to an adult eating disorder ward where she showed signs of improvement. Page Links: 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. 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. And that's not even including on the Big Brother spin-off shows. She was iconic. [31] Grahame was nominated for a double eviction in the show's second week of the show's run alongside five of her housemate. Executive producer Ollie Durrant said: "We are honoured to be making this important film with Nikki's family and friends. In a double-eviction twist, however, Grahame was again nominated for eviction alongside Dormer by the HoHs Nick and Phil. 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 admitted to the treatment center on many occasions. 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. Classification Ive typed and deleted three times I cant find the words its just really tragic. In September 2019, Nikki revealed her hope of having a baby. At the age of 12, she stole a packet of paracetamol tablets from the hospital's supplies and swallowed some. She appeared as an extra in the BBC's EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. She said: "There is something about this house where nothing else matters. Parents - tell us what lockdown life is really like in our Great Big Parenting Survey here. Nikki Grahame is up there with one of the most iconic Big Brother contestants ever. Speaking on This Morning, she said: "I think its such dangerous territory. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. Her manager confirmed she had died on Friday morning in a statement released on Saturday. The 43-year-old reflected on their friendship in a new interview a [46] In 2012, Grahame was sectioned following an overdose. "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.". Nikki Grahame: Who Is She? [35] In September 2015, she collaborated with JYY London to design a range of fashion garments for petite women. [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. Chanelle Hayes paid tribute to Nikki Grahame and said she was 'such a character' (Picture: @chanellejhayes, Instagram, Rex) Chanelle Hayes has . Former Big Brother presenter Davina McCall led the tributes, tweeting: "I am so desperately sad to hear about Nikki Grahame. In 2004, she took part in the Miss Hertfordshire pageant, finishing fourth. (English Television Personality, Model and Author Known for Her TV Series Princess Nikki), https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/nikki-grahame-21194.php. She commented; "I woke up one morning and thought, 'What are you doing to yourself?' . If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. According to her Twitter profile, she lives in "London and occasionally Toronto.". What's he waiting for? Nicky arrived with mother Rosa di Marco, brothers Beppe and Gianni and sister Teresa in 1998. 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. Last year, Charlie teased a return to the show during an interview on Loose Women. Something went wrong, please try again later. It seems she has left her acting career behind in Britain, relocating to California to become a marketing professional. 's daily newsletter. Beat's phone lines are open 365 days a year from 9am8pm during the week, and 4pm8pm on weekends and bank holidays. Terry Spraggan Beth Williams "Nikki not only touched the lives of millions of people, but also her friends and family who will miss her immensely. Jump directly to the content . Nikki Spraggan made her first appearance on 7 November 2013. According to her LinkedIn profile, Rebecca is now the director of global marketing at Google Search. [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. 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. Her big breakthrough came in 2006 when she participated in Big Brother UK 7.Her popularity increased after appearing in the show. 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. ", 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. Terry then says the children will stay with him for a family Christmas, and Nikki invites herself. We are shocked and saddened by this awful news and our thoughts are with her family. She said: "I could potentially [return] I always say the same answer, never say never. She was discovered dead in her Stanmore flat. Albert|Albert (II)|Baby|Bella|Betty| She spent the next eight months at Collingham Gardens before returning home. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Dormer was vetoed off the block and was replaced by Joel Lefevre. Grahame survived the public vote after polling fewer votes than at least two of the other nominees. TJ Spraggan What were Nikki's last words? " At the age of 16, her weight had increased and she was released from the clinic. [2] Grahame, who had been described as a "daddy's girl", was upset by her parents' divorce, after which she was raised by her mother Susan. 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. When will it return? Her disorder resulted in many suicide attempts; she swallowed 22 paracetamol pills when she was 12 years old. 2013-2014 I met her a long time ago and she was a lovely girl. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. And with Bianca now on the scene, Nikki is going out of her way to make sure the happiness is disrupted. Rebecca Michael played the role of Janine Butcher in EastEnders from 1989 to 1993. By this time, she had developed her career as a popular TV personality, and starred in her own reality TV series called Princess Nikki. She was then transferred to Collingham Gardens child and family psychiatric unit in west London, where her weight was increased. 7 November 2013 EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. [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. The following year, she competed in the fourth season of Big Brother Canada, finishing in sixth place. Grahame took part in the Soccer Six charity tournament at Wrexham's Racecourse Ground in May 2007. Grahame often appeared on the panel of Big Brother's Bit on the Side. Thank you Big Brother for everything. Tragically, Sue revealed that Nikki had been working as a dinner lady before the first lockdown. It eventually raised more than 65,000. Magazine : "I've enquired at a few clinics in London. You may find it hard to believe, but the star is now 38-years-old (yes time has really gone that quickly). [43] In 2018, Grahame entered the Big Brother house for the final time. 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. 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