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. [31] Grahame was nominated for a double eviction in the show's second week of the show's run alongside five of her housemate. 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Nikki Grahame started her TV career in 2003 when she appeared in the British soap opera, EastEnders. The TV personality had checked into a private hospital last month as she fought an eating disorder. [39] On 28 April, she survived this eviction attempt when Jared Kesler was evicted in a 3:1 eviction vote. [27] On 24 March 2007, Grahame appeared on a special "Goodies and Baddies" edition of the game show The Weakest Link. 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. 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Speaking on This Morning, she said: "I think its such dangerous territory. She appeared as an extra in the BBC's EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. It will always have a place in my 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 footballers wife in Sky Ones Dream Team. 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. 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]. Subsequently, she earned the opportunity to host her own show titled Princess Nikki, which ran for a season. Nikki will forever be a beloved part of the Big Brother family. Princess Nikki and Simple Life were even shows dedicated to documenting her everyday life. The following year, she returned to compete in Ultimate Big Brother where she finished second. 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. [44], At the age of 18, Grahame was given breast implants on the National Health Service because her anorexia had left her flat-chested. 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. Her disorder resulted in many suicide attempts; she swallowed 22 paracetamol pills when she was 12 years old. [29] In September 2007, Grahame was given a regular column in OK! Parents - tell us what lockdown life is really like in our Great Big Parenting Survey here. Grahame was an aspiring actress and model who dabbled in acting and beauty pageants before her reality television career took off. Nicky then admitted that she was afraid that her family wouldn't have believed that she had been molested if she had admitted she'd made the first move, when she realised her family had doubts of her innocence, she decided to leave home, and was last seen explaining that she had received the address for a hostel. So, where did Nikki Grahame go after Big Brother, and where is she now? 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. In a double-eviction twist, however, Grahame was again nominated for eviction alongside Dormer by the HoHs Nick and Phil. 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. Nikki Spraggan made her first appearance on 7 November 2013. [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 an interview with Reveal magazine, Grahame stated: I've been on buying trips and been designing a lot of things myself. Grahame survived the public vote after polling fewer votes than at least two of the other nominees. 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. 23 [9][10] Grahame, who had earned an NVQ in beauty therapy, took part in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant, where she came fourth. 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. DeSantis won't say he's running. Several Big Brother figures including former winner Rylan Clark-Neal retweeted the appeal for donations. Nicky arrived with mother Rosa di Marco, brothers Beppe and Gianni and sister Teresa in 1998. She won a National Television Award for most popular TV contender in 2006. 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? [30], On 24 August 2010, Grahame competed in Ultimate Big Brother, in which she was the only housemate to represent Big Brother 7. She died on April 9, 2021 in the UK. Grahame also. Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. Nikki Grahame is up there with one of the most iconic Big Brother contestants ever. Showbiz. Grahame finished in second place. Over the next few years, Nikki Grahame appeared in several shows, most of which were Big Brother spin-offs. RIP young lady. 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. 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. Albert|Albert (II)|Baby|Bella|Betty| The documentary featured interviews with Nikki's. I dont have one regret, not one. Her big breakthrough came in 2006 when she participated in Big Brother UK 7. Grahame attended Northwood School, London. See full bio Born: April 28, 1982 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK Died: However, Sue admitted that as it turns out she was the last person to ever speak to Nikki. She released the books Dying to Be Thin (2009) and Fragile (2012), both of which are based on her experiences with the illness. you may ask, as the Northwood-born star so famously raged in the Big Brother diary room. Her popularity increased after appearing in the show. Nikki was living the life in Australia on a family vacation before the lockdown began, but it is unclear where she is isolating now. : With Nikki Grahame, Dermot O'Leary, Vanessa Feltz, Imogen Thomas. 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. 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