which appeared to tease Prince Harry and Meghan Markle by writing them as characters going on a worldwide privacy tour . 's "Hot Stars" section. 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. She died on April 9, 2021 in the UK. Betty (II)|Blue|Boots|Bronson|Chips|Chops|Corky|Craig|Crush|Crystal|Dalgliesh|Dave|Eric| Nikki will forever be a beloved part of the Big Brother family. For a full list of present characters, see list of characters from EastEnders. 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. They both became immune from eviction for that week. Grahame also appeared as a contestant on ITV's Blind Date and competed in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant. 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. 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 But we didnt., He added: We have lost a true character. Rosie Spraggan We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Grahame survived the public vote after polling fewer votes than at least two of the other nominees. [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. Grahame won a National Television Award for Most Popular TV Contender. After eight months, she was allowed to return home. You may find it hard to believe, but the star is now 38-years-old (yes time has really gone that quickly). 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. She had a happy childhood, which was rocked at the age of eight when her parents divorced. 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. Nikki Grahame, arguably the biggest tantrum queen to have graced our TV screens. Read about our approach to external linking. Portrayed by Last Appearance She's in France swanning it up with Scarlett.". David invites Nikki back to the square to talk to her son when she finds out he has impregnated Cindy Williams. 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. The outpouring of Red heart for her has been overwhelming. Id heard her final breaths.. Nikki appeared In Therapy on the Channel 5 documentary back in 2017, where she shared her struggles with depression and anorexia in on-camera therapy sessions. Contents: 2020s: 2023 2022 2021 2020 2010s: 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 Nicoletta "Nicky" di Marco made her first appearance 29 January 1998. 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. I said: Well done Nikki, take it one step at a time. [16] The remaining contestants chose Grahame to return to the main house, although she had already been evicted. And with Bianca now on the scene, Nikki is going out of her way to make sure the happiness is disrupted. [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]. [2] For 18 months, Grahame remained at home and attended Northwood secondary school in Hillingdon, west London,[3] before she started losing weight again. Princess Nikki and Simple Life were even shows dedicated to documenting her everyday life. She subsequently finished in fifth place. The charges on Rod were also dropped. [39], In August 2017, Grahame appeared on the Channel 5 documentary "In Therapy", which aired on 3 August 2017. Despite causing extreme controversy both inside and outside the house, Nikki eventually came fifth in the series, and even won the Most Popular TV Contender Award at the National Television Awards for her unforgettable appearance on the show. was on tonight (April 7), a year after Grahame passed away at age 38 due to complications of anorexia nervosa. What were Nikki's last words? 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 |. "Please respect the privacy of Nikki's friends and family at this tragic and difficult time Terry Spraggan [30], On 24 August 2010, Grahame competed in Ultimate Big Brother, in which she was the only housemate to represent Big Brother 7. 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. Known as "The B-Team", Grahame and several other former housemates were sent to interview people about their opinions of Big Brother 8. you may ask, as the Northwood-born star so famously raged in the Big Brother diary room. Grahame finished in second place. Nikki Grahame was an English model, TV personality, and author. [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. In 2015, Nikki even went on to collaborate with JYY London and design her own fashion garments for petite girls. On Saturday, the page was updated to announce the news of Grahame's death. In an interview with Reveal magazine, Grahame stated: I've been on buying trips and been designing a lot of things myself. ", Nikki Grahame was a much loved housemate and a huge part of the Big Brother family. [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. [27] On 24 March 2007, Grahame appeared on a special "Goodies and Baddies" edition of the game show The Weakest Link. Nikki was just 24-years-old when she entered the Big Brother house for the first time, Nikki Grahame stayed in the limelight after her time in the Big Brother house, Nikki has often opened up about her struggle with anorexia, Nikki Grahame won the Most Popular TV Contender Award at the National Television Awards 2006. She came into prominence in 2006 when she participated in the seventh series of the popular reality TV show Big Brother UK. Thank you Big Brother for everything. Nikki Grahame, who shot to fame in Big Brother in 2006, has died, her agent has confirmed. She appeared as an extra in the BBC's EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. Nicola Rachele-Beth Grahame (28 April 1982 - 9 April 2021) was an English television personality, model and author. She was released from the clinic at the age of 16 but relapsed again when she was 18 years old. I said: 'Well done Nikki . She also appeared as a contestant on ITV dating show Blind Date and competed in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant. It seems she has left her acting career behind in Britain, relocating to California to become a marketing professional. The much-loved star had been discharged from hospital the day before she died. Her former housemate and boyfriend Pete managed to see Nikki in person several weeks before her death,. 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. Her death was caused by anorexia nervosa complications. 2023 BBC. rant. Daughters Not only that, but she was training to be a teaching assistant. [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". In 2015, Grahame participated in the sixteenth series of Big Brother as a "time warp housemate". 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. 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. Im so sorry. Soap cancelled, but when will the missed episode air? 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. David Wicks (2014) Prior to finding fame on Big Brother, Grahame was an aspiring actress. Then in 2019 Nikki blasted Kurbo - the new app released by Weight Watchers in the US aimed at kids, the Mirror reported. At the time of her death, Grahame weighed less than 30kg (66lb). Her only major storyline came in 2000 when her mother Rosa arranged for some home maths lessons to help with her exams. When Bianca discovers this, she attacks her in the street, pushing her into a pile of rubbish. She appeared as an extra in the BBC's EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. However, Sue admitted that as it turns out she was the last person to ever speak to Nikki. Albert|Albert (II)|Baby|Bella|Betty| It will always have a place in my heart. Literally, everything. 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. She then went on to star in her own reality show Princess Nikki, which increased her popularity. Whose catch phrases will be with me forever. The life of reality TV star Nikki Grahame, who died aged 38 after battling anorexia, will be celebrated in a Channel 4 documentary. Former Big Brother presenter Davina McCall led the tributes, tweeting: "I am so desperately sad to hear about Nikki Grahame. 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. [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. Nikki doesn't want Terry, but she doesn't want anyone else to have him either. Nikkis friend found her unconscious in bed late that day and Sue was alerted with a call from the pal screaming and crying. And the reality TV princess moved back into the Big Brother house not once, not twice, but four more times. 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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. Her tantrums were absolutely iconic and the dramatic meltdowns have made iconic memes and references for well. She doesn't want him to have a happy family life with some other woman. 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. 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. She had another major upset during her childhood when her grandfather died from cancer. Spouse This is a list of characters from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, ordered by the year in which they made their final appearance. 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