"Nikki not only touched the lives of millions of people, but also her friends and family who will miss her immensely. Shortly after, her weight drastically dropped and she fell into a coma; at one stage, her doctors predicted she was minutes from death. Classification Nikki Grahame is up there with one of the most iconic Big Brother contestants ever. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. which appeared to tease Prince Harry and Meghan Markle by writing them as characters going on a worldwide privacy tour . 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. On 24 March, following a fall Grahame entered Dorset County Hospital, where she remained until she was discharged on 8 April. 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. We are shocked and saddened by this awful news and our thoughts are with her family. After her death, Sue revealed that the college had got in touch with her to tell her Nikki had passed her qualification. She also appeared as a contestant on ITV dating show Blind Date and competed in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant. After regaining consciousness, she was admitted to an eating disorders clinic called Rhodes Farm where she started showing signs of improvement after six months. Betty (II)|Blue|Boots|Bronson|Chips|Chops|Corky|Craig|Crush|Crystal|Dalgliesh|Dave|Eric| She revealed that after coming out of hospital, Nikki wanted some time alone and was planning to go to a recovery clinic a few days later. "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.". After her appearance on Big Brother, she won a National Television Award for most popular TV contender. Sons At the time of her death, Grahame weighed less than 30kg (66lb). Ideally, I'd meet the right guy and we could go through the process together.". According to her Twitter profile, she lives in "London and occasionally Toronto.". [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. She appeared as an extra on the BBC soap EastEnders before being cast in the UK version of Big Brother 7 in 2006. Episode Count Female [4] This culminated in several suicide bids. "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. 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. Sue said that she made Nikkis friends promise to stop the paramedics from moving her body until she arrived. Get in touch on april.curtin@reachplc.com, Anyone who watched Big Brother remembers Nikki Grahame. She said: "Could you imagine? Beat's phone lines are open 365 days a year from 9am8pm during the week, and 4pm8pm on weekends and bank holidays. She was then transferred to Collingham Gardens child and family psychiatric unit in west London, where her weight was increased. Betty (II)|Blue|Boots|Bronson|Chips|Chops|Corky|Craig|Crush|Crystal|Dalgliesh|Dave|Eric| ", Paying tribute to Grahame on Twitter, Clark-Neal wrote: "Thinking of [Grahame's mother] Susan and Nikki's close friends and family. Duration It was only two years ago that Nikki entered the Big Brother House most recently. This is a list of characters from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, ordered by the year in which they made their final appearance. Her manager confirmed she had died on Friday morning in a statement released on Saturday. For a full list of present characters, see list of characters from EastEnders . After Big Brother, Nikki did the usual new celebrity routine, appearing on quiz shows, presenting programmes and taking part in charity tournaments. 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. In 2015, Grahame participated in the sixteenth series of Big Brother as a "time warp housemate". Im sorry my angel I miss your funny personality", "I'm still trying to process the passing of Nikki Grahame. Last edited on 19 February 2023, at 20:36, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_former_EastEnders_characters&oldid=1140373985, 19882000, 20022004, 20082012, 20222023, 19891996, 19992004, 20082014, 20212022, 20072008, 20102011, 20142015, 20182022, 19891990, 19922002, 20072008, 20162017, 19961997, 20012004, 20072011, 20132017, 19851991, 1993, 1998, 20002001, 20082009, 20142015, This page was last edited on 19 February 2023, at 20:36. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. They both became immune from eviction for that week. [2] For 18 months, Grahame remained at home and attended Northwood secondary school in Hillingdon, west London,[3] before she started losing weight again. RIP young lady.". I said: 'Well done Nikki . 4 July 2014 After a heart-to-heart with TJ and advice from David, she decides to stay in Walford for her children's sake. Her tutor was Rod Morris, who she fell in love with. Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Suespoke toOK! "Big Brother has played such a huge part of my life, it changed my life for the better. : With Nikki Grahame, Dermot O'Leary, Vanessa Feltz, Imogen Thomas. Reality TV star Nikki Grahame, who rose to fame as a contestant on Big Brother, has died aged 38. The child actress who played the first incarnation of Janine Butcher is now one of the top bosses at Google. DUNCAN James has broken his silence after the death of pal Nikki Grahame last Friday following her life-long battle with anorexia. 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. Heartbreakingly, she revealed that when she got to Nikkis home she kissed my little girls mouth and stroked her hair. The 43-year-old reflected on their friendship in a new interview a 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. after a new housemate joined the show. Grahame finished fifth on the show. 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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 popularity increased after appearing in the show. In 2019, she appeared in Britain's Got More Talent. She subsequently finished in fifth place. Nikki Grahame: Who Is She? Contents: 2020s: 2023 2022 2021 2020 2010s: 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 Reality TV star Nikki Grahame, who rose to fame as a contestant on Big Brother, has died aged 38. . Known as "The B-Team", Grahame and several other former housemates were sent to interview people about their opinions of Big Brother 8. [18], Grahame finished the show in fifth place with 6.5% of the final vote. In April 2007, Grahame said she had undergone corrective plastic surgery on her breast implants to fix "ripples" left by the first operation. Literally, everything. [45], In October 2011, Grahame confirmed she had relapsed and was again suffering from anorexia, stating she had checked into her 11th institution. Terry Spraggan 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. When Bianca discovers this, she attacks her in the street, pushing her into a pile of rubbish. TJ Spraggan By. Nikki was living the life in Australia on a family vacation before the lockdown began, but it is unclear where she is isolating now. 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. EastEnders star Kellie Bright admits she wet herself on Danny Dyer's shoulder during filming, Jacqueline Jossa 'proud' as she pens emotional message about missing daughter Ella when she starts school, Sign up to our daily newsletter for the BEST celebrity house tours and BIGGEST exclusive interviews, HAVE YOUR SAY You can now comment on your favourite OK! 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? you may ask, as the Northwood-born star so famously raged in the Big Brother diary room. Follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts. 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. I dont have one regret, not one. A Big Brother Icon. Not only that, but she was training to be a teaching assistant. Nikkis friend found her unconscious in bed late that day and Sue was alerted with a call from the pal screaming and crying. Several months later, she was admitted to Hillingdon Hospital where she refused to eat. 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. Speaking on This Morning, she said: "I think its such dangerous territory. It's not a question of 'WHO IS SHE? She was released from the clinic at the age of 16 but relapsed again when she was 18 years old. Her death was caused by anorexia nervosa complications. The next day, she was found dead in her Stanmore flat; she had died from complications of anorexia nervosa at the age of 38. Nikki Grahame pictured in 2017. David does this as well when Nikki again tries to tempt him on the day of his wedding to Carol. Nikki Grahame died on April 9, 2021, at the age of 38. What's he waiting for? It will always have a place in my heart.". And her departing message in the diary room struck a chord with viewers. In a statement to the BBC, Grahame's manager confirmed "with immeasurable sadness" that Grahame died on Friday morning. Tragically, Sue revealed that Nikki had been working as a dinner lady before the first lockdown. Relationships/Known relatives She spent the next eight months at Collingham Gardens before returning home. ', but where is she? She appeared as an extra in the BBC's EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. . [31] Grahame was nominated for a double eviction in the show's second week of the show's run alongside five of her housemate. She is portrayed by Rachel WIlde. Alicia Adejobi Sunday 11 Apr 2021 2:43 pm. Station master arrested after dozens killed in Greece train crash, Survivors describe 'nightmarish seconds' as trains crashed, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. In the true sense of the word. Nikki Grahame was an English model, TV personality, and author. Grahame took part in the Soccer Six charity tournament at Wrexham's Racecourse Ground in May 2007. 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. Id heard her final breaths.. In 2004, she took part in the Miss Hertfordshire pageant, finishing fourth. David Wicks (2014) Big Brother stars have been posting emotional tributes in memory of the late Nikki Grahame. Something went wrong, please try again later. In her books, Grahame detailed how she developed anorexia while still a teenager and struggled with the condition throughout her life, spending time in hospital on a number of occasions. The TV personality was admitted to a private hospital last month with an eating disorder. [39] On 28 April, she survived this eviction attempt when Jared Kesler was evicted in a 3:1 eviction vote. Nikki Grahame, arguably the biggest tantrum queen to have graced our TV screens. Nikki Spraggan 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. 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However, Sue admitted that as it turns out she was the last person to ever speak to Nikki. Nikki sadly passed away earlier this week at the age of 38 after dealing with an eating disorder. She appeared as an extra in the BBC's EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. Speaking last week, her mother Sue Grahame told This Morning that her daughters condition deteriorated after the gyms closed during the coronavirus pandemic. Rachel Wilde (search) 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. Age: 27 Nikki Grahame Reality Star #19376 Most Popular Boost Birthday April 28, 1982 Birthplace London , England DEATH DATE Apr 9, 2021 ( age 38 ) Birth Sign Taurus About Former model and columnist appeared on the UK version of Big Brother. She also appeared as a "wildcard" housemate in the 2016 series of Big Brother Canada. Im so sorry. Nikki will forever be a beloved part of the Big Brother family. Rebecca Michael joined EastEnders to play the hell-raising character in 1989, but quit in 1993. [42] In 2017, Grahame was a special guest at the Big Brother Canada awards. "I dont have one regret, not one. [37] Following the series' first eviction on 3 March 2016, it was revealed Grahame, along with Tim Dormer, the winner of the tenth series of Big Brother Australia, had been voted into the house. She also appeared as a contestant on ITV dating show Blind Date and competed in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant. . She had a happy childhood, which was rocked at the age of eight when her parents divorced. Grahame, who rose to fame as a contestant on Big Brother, had recently received treatment for an eating disorder at a specialist clinic following a fundraising campaign organised by friends and fans which raised more than 69,000. place of death: Stanmore, London, England. is a registered trade mark of Reach Magazines Worldwide Limited and is used under licence by Reach Magazines Publishing Plc. During round three, she was the strongest link of the team (answered the most questions correctly and earned the most money), but was eliminated in round five after then becoming the weakest link of the team. Is Coronation Street on tonight? She added it will "be tough, but Nikki was one special girl - kind and smart with the biggest heart". 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. In a double-eviction twist, however, Grahame was again nominated for eviction alongside Dormer by the HoHs Nick and Phil. Jump directly to the content . Her big breakthrough came in 2006 when she participated in Big Brother UK 7.Her popularity increased after appearing in the show. On Saturday, the page was updated to announce the news of Grahame's death. Credits But regardless of your opinions of her, it is likely most would look forward to seeing her on screens again. [24] Princess Nikki premiered on E4 on 6 September and ran for six weeks. It will always have a place in my heart. [35] In September 2015, she collaborated with JYY London to design a range of fashion garments for petite women. 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.". Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. She is portrayed by Rachel WIlde. ahead of the first anniversary of her daughters death. The much-loved star had been discharged from hospital the day before she died. Nikki Grahame started her TV career in 2003 when she appeared in the British soap opera, EastEnders. After Big Brother, Grahame subsequently secured her own show, Princess Nikki, and went on to win a National Television Award for most popular TV contender. After her parents' separation, she was raised by her mother. Read about our approach to external linking. Grahame was evicted on day 58, but went back into the house after the remaining contestants picked her to return. Former; recurring Grahame suffered from anorexia nervosa throughout her life. 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"Please respect the privacy of Nikki's friends and family at this tragic and difficult time 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. We created something magical back in 2006. Their hormones, their organs, its all going to be affected. She was hugely popular with viewers, and was voted back into the house four weeks after she was first evicted. Nikki Grahames last words have been revealed by her grieving mother Sue. In an interview with Reveal magazine, Grahame stated: I've been on buying trips and been designing a lot of things myself. 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. And that's not even including on the Big Brother spin-off shows. Check-In Girl Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. Nikki Grahame, who suffered from anorexia nervosa, wrote two books based on her experiences with the eating disorder. In 2017, she appeared as herself in one of the episodes of the popular TV reality series, In Therapy. About Nikki enjoys being the centre of attention and makes her ex, Terry 's life intermittently hell. 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 led to her overprotective brother Gianni attacking Rod. Former Big Brother star Nikki Grahame has died at the age of 38. . Nikki Grahame: Who Is She? 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. But the following year, Nikki revealed to Closer magazine that she moved abroad to beat her anorexia which she had been struggling with again. 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 |. The following year, she competed in the fourth season of Big Brother Canada, finishing in sixth place. Grahame often appeared on the panel of Big Brother's Bit on the Side. She was then admitted to an adult eating disorder ward where she showed signs of improvement. For a full list of present characters, see list of characters from EastEnders. Big Brother has played such a huge part of my life, it changed my life for the better. She won a National Television Award for most popular TV contender in 2006. 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. Read more: More heartbreak as Nikki Grahames dad dies of cancer. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. 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. Nikki Grahame went on to appear in several TV shows, such as 8 out of 10 Cats and Celebrity Scissorhands. Before Fame Her tantrums were absolutely iconic and the dramatic meltdowns have made iconic memes and references for well. 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". [29] In September 2007, Grahame was given a regular column in OK! [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. Then in 2019 Nikki blasted Kurbo - the new app released by Weight Watchers in the US aimed at kids, the Mirror reported. 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