appeared as an extra in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. Rachel Wilde (search) Nicky arrived with mother Rosa di Marco, brothers Beppe and Gianni and sister Teresa in 1998. Her disorder resulted in many suicide attempts; she swallowed 22 paracetamol pills when she was 12 years old. Occupation Nikki loves her kids but struggles with the responsibility of being a mum. Parents - tell us what lockdown life is really like in our Great Big Parenting Survey here. Nikki Grahames last words have been revealed by her grieving mother Sue. After her parents' separation, she was raised by her mother. Her tutor was Rod Morris, who she fell in love with. was on tonight (April 7), a year after Grahame passed away at age 38 due to complications of anorexia nervosa. Over the next few years, Nikki Grahame appeared in several shows, most of which were Big Brother spin-offs. [18], Grahame finished the show in fifth place with 6.5% of the final vote. It seems she has left her acting career behind in Britain, relocating to California to become a marketing professional. On 9 April 2021, she passed away due to complications from her eating disorder. She's in France swanning it up with Scarlett.". She had another major upset during her childhood when her grandfather died from cancer. 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. ", Nikki Grahame was a much loved housemate and a huge part of the Big Brother family. Ms McCall wrote: It felt odd that I had posted something on Twitter and not on here. 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. DUNCAN James has broken his silence after the death of pal Nikki Grahame last Friday following her life-long battle with anorexia. 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. [39], In August 2017, Grahame appeared on the Channel 5 documentary "In Therapy", which aired on 3 August 2017. [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. 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. If you can't get through immediately, the charity says to try again or try theirone-to-one web chat. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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". Former Big Brother presenter Davina McCall led the tributes, tweeting: "I am so desperately sad to hear about Nikki Grahame. Reality TV star Nikki Grahame, who rose to fame as a contestant on Big Brother, has died aged 38. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The following year, she made her final appearance in Big Brother: Best Shows Ever. 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 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. Sue said that she made Nikkis friends promise to stop the paramedics from moving her body until she arrived. Princess Nikki and Simple Life were even shows dedicated to documenting her everyday life. Nikki Grahame was an English model, TV personality, and author. But it was her Diary Room rant about golden housemate Susie Verrico that really turned her into a national treasure. [4] This culminated in several suicide bids. 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. Nikki Grahame, who suffered from anorexia nervosa, wrote two books based on her experiences with the eating disorder. 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?" [5], Grahame was eventually admitted to Rhodes Farm, an eating disorders clinic in Mill Hill, North London, and after six months, she began showing signs of improvement. Grahame took part in the Soccer Six charity tournament at Wrexham's Racecourse Ground in May 2007. Something went wrong, please try again later. We created something magical back in 2006. Close your eyes and go back to sleep.She died in her sleep that night. But regardless of your opinions of her, it is likely most would look forward to seeing her on screens again. [29] In September 2007, Grahame was given a regular column in OK! 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. Several months later, she was admitted to Hillingdon Hospital where she refused to eat. Grahame was evicted on Day 63, her 34th birthday. On Saturday, the page was updated to announce the news of Grahame's death. 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. [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. [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. BBC She also wrote a Big Brother column in the magazine OK!. 's daily newsletter. In 2019, she appeared in Britain's Got More Talent. Last Appearance Prior to finding fame on Big Brother, Grahame was an aspiring actress. In 2004, she took part in the Miss Hertfordshire pageant, finishing fourth. Nicola Rachele-Beth Grahame (28 April 1982 9 April 2021) was an English television personality, model and author. : With Nikki Grahame, Dermot O'Leary, Vanessa Feltz, Imogen Thomas. [39] On 28 April, she survived this eviction attempt when Jared Kesler was evicted in a 3:1 eviction vote. For a full list of present characters, see list of characters from EastEnders . She is portrayed by Rachel WIlde. 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. Romances Sons 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. Prior to finding fame on Big Brother, Grahame was an aspiring actress. And that's not even including on the Big Brother spin-off shows. 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. The programme features Grahame in intensive, on-camera therapy sessions with psychotherapist Mandy Saligari, during which Grahame spoke about her depression and anorexia.[40][41]. Check-In Girl 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 |. Chanelle Hayes paid tribute to Nikki Grahame and said she was 'such a character' (Picture: @chanellejhayes, Instagram, Rex) Chanelle Hayes has . David does this as well when Nikki again tries to tempt him on the day of his wedding to Carol. Grahame was an aspiring actress and model who dabbled in acting and beauty pageants before her reality television career took off. Then in 2019 Nikki blasted Kurbo - the new app released by Weight Watchers in the US aimed at kids, the Mirror reported. Fellow Big Brother 7 housemate Pete Bennett, who Grahame formed a relationship with on the show in 2006, also shared a tearful video addressing her death. On 24 March, following a fall Grahame entered Dorset County Hospital, where she remained until she was discharged on 8 April. 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. It will feature interviews with the Big Brother star's mother, as well as other members of her family and her friends. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Grahame struggled with anorexia nervosa for the most of her life. Is EastEnders on tonight? RIP young lady. It's not a question of 'WHO IS SHE? She died from anorexia nervosa complications on 9 April 2021, aged 38. This is a list of characters from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, ordered by the year in which they made their final appearance. 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. 2023 BBC. I met her a long time ago and she was a lovely girl. In 2007, she returned to the Big Brother franchise, appearing as a reporter in Big Brother's Little Brother. 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. Nikki Spraggan Nikki Spraggan made her first appearance on 7 November 2013. Nikki Grahame (I) (1982-2021) Actress Nikki Grahame was born on April 28, 1982 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK. [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". [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. Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. I said: Well done Nikki, take it one step at a time. You may find it hard to believe, but the star is now 38-years-old (yes time has really gone that quickly). In an interview with Reveal magazine, Grahame stated: I've been on buying trips and been designing a lot of things myself. She won a National Television Award for most popular TV contender in 2006. She is portrayed by Carly Hillman. 2013-2014 Other stars have even taken to social media to replicate her most defining BB diary moments, such as Leigh-Anne Pinnock from Little Mix. 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. after a new housemate joined the show. She arrives at Bianca's house after TJ phones her, and Bianca begrudgingly invites her to lunch. 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. Terry Spraggan Betty (II)|Blue|Boots|Bronson|Chips|Chops|Corky|Craig|Crush|Crystal|Dalgliesh|Dave|Eric| By this time, she had developed her career as a popular TV personality, and starred in her own reality TV series called Princess Nikki. You can sign up at the top of the page. Minxy Nikki loves a good time. [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. you may ask, as the Northwood-born star so famously raged in the Big Brother diary room. Grahame was evicted on day 58, but went back into the house after the remaining contestants picked her to return. Nikki subsequently departs for Acapulco before returning to the square at Easter. Episode Count Im so sorry. But the following year, Nikki revealed to Closer magazine that she moved abroad to beat her anorexia which she had been struggling with again. Granddaughters Read more: More heartbreak as Nikki Grahames dad dies of cancer. 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. But we didnt., He added: We have lost a true character. "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. Harry and Meghan dealt fresh blow by King Charles with offer to Prince Andrew. Id heard her final breaths.. About Nikki enjoys being the centre of attention and makes her ex, Terry 's life intermittently hell. 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. She came into prominence in 2006 when she participated in the seventh series of the popular reality TV show Big Brother UK. Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. ", Paying tribute to Grahame on Twitter, Clark-Neal wrote: "Thinking of [Grahame's mother] Susan and Nikki's close friends and family. Grahame won a National Television Award for Most Popular TV Contender. 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. I should send him a whatsapp.". Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Nicky arrived with mother Rosa di Marco, brothers Beppe and Gianni and sister Teresa in 1998. 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. David Wicks (2014) Nikki Grahame passed away on 9 April 2021 due to complications from the illness. 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.". [24] Princess Nikki premiered on E4 on 6 September and ran for six weeks. 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. D avina McCall has described Nikki Grahame as "iconic" following her "really tragic" death at the age of 38. 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.". TJ Spraggan She was discovered dead in her Stanmore flat. About 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. 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. In 2016, she participated in Big Brother Canada 4 where she finished sixth. She has worked at the web engine giant for 12 years, working her way up the company to become one of their top bosses. The page said the 38-year-old was in "a very bad way" and needed treatment in a rehabilitation centre. See full bio Born: April 28, 1982 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK Died: They both became immune from eviction for that week. OK! ", Big Brother Canada added:"Our hearts break for the loss of Nikki Grahame. This is a list of characters from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, ordered by the year in which they made their final appearance. She also appeared as a contestant on ITV dating show Blind Date and competed in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant. Jonathan Hordle via Getty Images. Rebecca Michael joined EastEnders to play the hell-raising character in 1989, but quit in 1993. Thank you Big Brother for everything. She said: "Could you imagine? She, along with six other jurors, voted for Nick and Phil to be the winners of the series. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Sue admitted: Ill never be able to forget watching her tiny frame being wheeled out of her bedroom in a body bag. Nikki doesn't want Terry, but she doesn't want anyone else to have him either. What you see has always been what you get - I can't be any other way.". Page Links: Nikki Grahame pictured in 2017. Nikki Grahame was born Nicola Rachele-Beth Grahame on 28 April 1982, in Northwood, London, England, to Susan and David Grahame. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. Speaking last week, her mother Sue Grahame told This Morning that her daughters condition deteriorated after the gyms closed during the coronavirus pandemic. " At the age of 16, her weight had increased and she was released from the clinic. Nicky made the first move on her tutor and he initially reciprocated, but then took things too far and sexually assaulted Nicky, who then told her family what had happened, but didn't reveal she was partly to blame. 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. Speaking on This Morning, she said: "I think its such dangerous territory. 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. [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. Spouse 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! Nikki Grahame went on to appear in several TV shows, such as 8 out of 10 Cats and Celebrity Scissorhands. 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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. Follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts. By. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Grahame, originally from Northwood in north-west London, took part in the seventh series of Big Brother in 2006. 7 November 2013 They started a GoFundMe fundraiser and raised more than 60,000 towards her treatment. [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. 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. After 18 months Nikki Grahames weight began to drop again and she was readmitted to Collingham Gardens where she spent the next six months. Rest in peace. Grahame finished fifth on the show. All the latest TV news and gossip straight to your inbox every weekday. And with Bianca now on the scene, Nikki is going out of her way to make sure the happiness is disrupted. The same year, she appeared in a dating game show titled Blind Date. Grahame then became the tenth house guest to be evicted in a 3:0 eviction vote and received a standing ovation from the studio audience. The original Janine Butcher actress is now a top boss at Google, Rebecca Michael played Janine on EastEnders from 1989 until 1993, Charlie Brooks took over the role from 1999 until 2014, Charlie recently recreated the iconic scene where Janine pushes Barry off a cliff. She appeared as an extra on the BBC soap EastEnders before being cast in the UK version of Big Brother 7 in 2006. She doesn't follow anyone on the social media site, but still has more than 135,000 followers. Albert|Albert (II)|Baby|Bella|Betty| After Big Brother, Nikki did the usual new celebrity routine, appearing on quiz shows, presenting programmes and taking part in charity tournaments. Ive typed and deleted three times I cant find the words its just really tragic. At the time of her death, Grahame weighed less than 30kg (66lb). Literally, everything. The soap star absolutely nailed her scenes as she viciously told Barry she didn't love him and just wanted his money before pushing him off the cliff. Shortly after, her weight drastically dropped and she fell into a coma; at one stage, her doctors predicted she was minutes from death. Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox. And her departing message in the diary room struck a chord with viewers. Terry then says the children will stay with him for a family Christmas, and Nikki invites herself. [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]. [48] They opened a GoFundMe fundraiser to pay for private treatment because the NHS treatments had "failed". Alicia Adejobi Sunday 11 Apr 2021 2:43 pm. But that was 14 years ago, and a lot must have happened since then. 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 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? Whose catch phrases will be with me forever. She attempts to kiss him again but he rebuffs her advances. Nicoletta "Nicky" di Marco made her first appearance 29 January 1998. 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. According to her Twitter profile, she lives in "London and occasionally Toronto.". From finding love with eventual winner Pete Bennett to screaming matches with fellow housemates. We are shocked and saddened by this awful news and our thoughts are with her family. [45], In October 2011, Grahame confirmed she had relapsed and was again suffering from anorexia, stating she had checked into her 11th institution. 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. Showbiz. She appeared as an extra in the BBC's EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. She is portrayed by Rachel WIlde. Speaking to The Guardian last year, Grahame said: "I hold fond memories of Big Brother, even though there were times where it looked like I was having a meltdown. 's "Hot Stars" section. [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. I went down with her in the lift and just before they took her out of the building, I asked which end her head was at, and held it in my hands.. In 2014, rumours were flying round that Nikki was moving to France as she disliked being recognised in public. Absolutely devastated to hear the news about Nikki Grahame's death. However, Bianca is surprised when they bond, until Nikki reveals that Terry has met and moved in with several women since they divorced. 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. Those Big Brother moments shall forever remain with me. 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. [16] The remaining contestants chose Grahame to return to the main house, although she had already been evicted. [44], At the age of 18, Grahame was given breast implants on the National Health Service because her anorexia had left her flat-chested. The life of reality TV star Nikki Grahame, who died aged 38 after battling anorexia, will be celebrated in a Channel 4 documentary. 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. 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