Her disorder resulted in many suicide attempts; she swallowed 22 paracetamol pills when she was 12 years old. appeared as an extra in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. The next day, she was found dead in her Stanmore flat; she had died from complications of anorexia nervosa at the age of 38. Nikkis friend found her unconscious in bed late that day and Sue was alerted with a call from the pal screaming and crying. "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. 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. "WHO IS SHE?" [32], During Grahame's time in Ultimate Big Brother, she appeared to be more comfortable discussing her anorexia;[33] in particular, she conversed with Vanessa Feltz, who has also had problems with her weight.[34]. After regaining consciousness, she was admitted to an eating disorders clinic called Rhodes Farm where she started showing signs of improvement after six months. According to her Twitter profile, she lives in "London and occasionally Toronto.". VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. Rest in peace. 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Reality TV star Nikki Grahame, who rose to fame as a contestant on Big Brother, has died aged 38. She added it will "be tough, but Nikki was one special girl - kind and smart with the biggest heart". But it was her Diary Room rant about golden housemate Susie Verrico that really turned her into a national treasure. Gender Other stars have even taken to social media to replicate her most defining BB diary moments, such as Leigh-Anne Pinnock from Little Mix. Gianni was charged with assault but the charges were dropped when Nicky admitted that she had not told the whole truth. After Big Brother, Nikki did the usual new celebrity routine, appearing on quiz shows, presenting programmes and taking part in charity tournaments. About Nikki enjoys being the centre of attention and makes her ex, Terry 's life intermittently hell. She had a happy childhood, which was rocked at the age of eight when her parents divorced. Nikki Grahame started her TV career in 2003 when she appeared in the British soap opera, EastEnders.The same year, she appeared in a dating game show titled Blind Date.In 2004, she took part in the Miss Hertfordshire pageant, finishing fourth. 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. She was iconic. appeared as an extra in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. In a double-eviction twist, however, Grahame was again nominated for eviction alongside Dormer by the HoHs Nick and Phil. And the reality TV princess moved back into the Big Brother house not once, not twice, but four more times. She also appeared as a contestant on ITV dating show Blind Date and competed in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant. Rachel Wilde (search) She eventually finished in fifth place. [27] On 24 March 2007, Grahame appeared on a special "Goodies and Baddies" edition of the game show The Weakest Link. 23 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. We created something magical back in 2006. Grahame was evicted on Day 63, her 34th birthday. She was released from the clinic at the age of 16 but relapsed again when she was 18 years old. 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. Got a story? Nikki doesn't want Terry, but she doesn't want anyone else to have him either. Sons She became known for her tantrums, particularly in the Diary Room. Nikki Grahame, who suffered from anorexia nervosa, wrote two books based on her experiences with the eating disorder. : With Nikki Grahame, Dermot O'Leary, Vanessa Feltz, Imogen Thomas. 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. 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.". [29] In September 2007, Grahame was given a regular column in OK! [56] A tribute to Grahame was aired at the start of episode 18 of Big Brother Canada 9. This led to her overprotective brother Gianni attacking Rod. 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. The TV personality was admitted to a private hospital last month with an eating disorder. Nikki Grahame started her TV career in 2003 when she appeared in the British soap opera, EastEnders. Kiki splits her time between her mum's home in Hertfordshire and her dad's hotels in Ibiza, and recently spent some of her summer in Spain after lockdown travel restrictions eased. rant. On 9 April 2021, she passed away due to complications from her eating disorder. Big Brother icon Nikki Grahame has passed away at the age of 38 following a long battle with anorexia. 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Terry Spraggan Sue admitted: Ill never be able to forget watching her tiny frame being wheeled out of her bedroom in a body bag. 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 |. ", Big Brother Canada added:"Our hearts break for the loss of Nikki Grahame. Frank|Freddie Mercury|Freida|Genghis|Gilbert|Gloria|Gumbo|Heathcliff|Hercules|Joey|Joey|Lady Di|Lionel|Lovebirds|Mandoo|Marge|Marge (II)|Marilyn|Musty|Neville| [1][49][50][51][52] She had been due to enter a private facility in Devon to receive specialist treatment the following week. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Nicola Rachele-Beth Grahame (28 April 1982 9 April 2021) was an English television personality, model and author. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. 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. 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? 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. Nikki Grahame went on to appear in several TV shows, such as 8 out of 10 Cats and Celebrity Scissorhands. She was an actress, known for Celebrity Juice (2008), Big Brother (2000) and Dream Team (1997). How good would that be? [9][10] Grahame, who had earned an NVQ in beauty therapy, took part in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant, where she came fourth. After her appearance on Big Brother, she won a National Television Award for most popular TV contender. Grahame struggled with anorexia nervosa for the most of her life. But the following year, Nikki revealed to Closer magazine that she moved abroad to beat her anorexia which she had been struggling with again. Im so sorry. 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. Betty (II)|Blue|Boots|Bronson|Chips|Chops|Corky|Craig|Crush|Crystal|Dalgliesh|Dave|Eric| However, Bianca is surprised when they bond, until Nikki reveals that Terry has met and moved in with several women since they divorced. Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. appeared as an extra in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's . Grahame finished fifth on the show. While she seems to have shy-ed away from the reality TV life herself, she has still been seen mixing with Love Island stars in different spots around London on Instagram. You can sign up at the top of the page. [35] In September 2015, she collaborated with JYY London to design a range of fashion garments for petite women. Grahame was an aspiring actress and model who dabbled in acting and beauty pageants before her reality television career took off. 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. The same year, she appeared in a dating game show titled Blind Date. 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. The former Big Brother host shared a tribute on. Nikki Grahame, who shot to fame in Big Brother in 2006, has died, her agent has confirmed. The documentary featured interviews with Nikki's. The star is sadly infertile as a result of anorexia, but she's hoping IVF could help her become a mum. My thoughts are with her friends and family xx she really was the funniest, most bubbly sweetest girl.". 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. Her tantrums were absolutely iconic and the dramatic meltdowns have made iconic memes and references for well. [31] Grahame was nominated for a double eviction in the show's second week of the show's run alongside five of her housemate. Tragically, Sue revealed that Nikki had been working as a dinner lady before the first lockdown. She was then transferred to Great Ormond Street Hospital where she was admitted to the psychiatric and eating disorders ward. Her only major storyline came in . 's "Hot Stars" section. Prior to finding fame on Big Brother, Grahame was an aspiring actress. It will always have a place in my heart.". 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. ", 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. It was only two years ago that Nikki entered the Big Brother House most recently. ", Nikki Grahame was a much loved housemate and a huge part of the Big Brother family. What you see has always been what you get - I can't be any other way.". [16] The remaining contestants chose Grahame to return to the main house, although she had already been evicted. She told new! 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 also wrote a Big Brother column in the magazine OK!. She also guest-starred on programmes such as the Friday Night Project and as a contestant on celebrity editions of shows such as Pointless and The Weakest Link. Grahame also. 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 was admitted to the treatment center on many occasions. Romances DeSantis won't say he's running. Her manager confirmed she had died on Friday morning in a statement released on Saturday. Big Brother has played such a huge part of my life, it changed my life for the better. Nikki enjoys being the centre of attention and makes her ex, Terrys life intermittently hell. From the very start I said I wanted to be really hands on, from picking fabrics to designing labels and I feel like I've succeeded. The following year, she returned to compete in Ultimate Big Brother where she finished second. The following year, she made her final appearance in Big Brother: Best Shows Ever. Last Appearance The pain you and she must have endured.. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. In an interview with Reveal magazine, Grahame stated: I've been on buying trips and been designing a lot of things myself. Jonathan Hordle via Getty Images. [11][12] During her Big Brother tenure, tabloid newspapers reported Grahame had suffered from anorexia nervosa for most of her adolescence and several times had attempted suicide by taking an overdose of paracetamol. 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]. 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. Hated by some, loved by others, she was an icon to say the least. [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. Nikki Grahame, arguably the biggest tantrum queen to have graced our TV screens. She's in France swanning it up with Scarlett.". After 18 months Nikki Grahames weight began to drop again and she was readmitted to Collingham Gardens where she spent the next six months. Grahame was evicted on day 58, but went back into the house after the remaining contestants picked her to return. She is portrayed by Rachel WIlde. When Bianca discovers this, she attacks her in the street, pushing her into a pile of rubbish. [42] In 2017, Grahame was a special guest at the Big Brother Canada awards. Last month, a fundraising page was set up, asking fans to donate towards her recovery. In 2014, rumours were flying round that Nikki was moving to France as she disliked being recognised in public. ', Read more: Nikki Grahames cause of death confirmed, She continued: She replied: Im so tired, Mum. I told her: Its okay, Sausage. Grahame relapsed when she was 18, and spent time in an adult eating disorder ward. The former Big Brother host, 53, shared a tribute on Twitter on Saturday but posted. n Saturday, friends and family of reality star Nikki Grahame confirmed the tragic news the former Big Brother contestant had passed away following a long battle with anorexia. 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In 2009, she released her first autobiography Dying to Be Thin. Grahame survived the public vote after polling fewer votes than at least two of the other nominees. She was hugely popular with viewers, and was voted back into the house four weeks after she was first evicted. 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. Close your eyes and go back to sleep.She died in her sleep that night. But we didnt., He added: We have lost a true character. Soap cancelled, but when will the missed episode air? [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. [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. Beat's phone lines are open 365 days a year from 9am8pm during the week, and 4pm8pm on weekends and bank holidays. In March 2021, Nikki Grahames family stated that she had relapsed again and is willing to recover. 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In the true sense of the word. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK! Head to our Facebook page @EntertainmenDailyFix and tell us what you think of our story. Relationships/Known relatives "Nikki not only touched the lives of millions of people, but also her friends and family who will miss her immensely. It seems she has left her acting career behind in Britain, relocating to California to become a marketing professional. She said: "There is something about this house where nothing else matters. [1], Grahame was born on 28 April 1982 in Northwood, London, England. She, along with six other jurors, voted for Nick and Phil to be the winners of the series. She continues to interfere in Terry and Bianca's relationship, and is wooed by David whom she eventually kisses. Literally, everything. 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