Showbiz. appeared as an extra in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's . She also appeared as a contestant on ITV dating show Blind Date and competed in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant. 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. Follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts. Grahame, originally from Northwood in north-west London, took part in the seventh series of Big Brother in 2006. In April 2007, Grahame said she had undergone corrective plastic surgery on her breast implants to fix "ripples" left by the first operation. It will always have a place in my heart. "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.". 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David invites Nikki back to the square to talk to her son when she finds out he has impregnated Cindy Williams. 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.". [45], In October 2011, Grahame confirmed she had relapsed and was again suffering from anorexia, stating she had checked into her 11th institution. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. But it was her Diary Room rant about golden housemate Susie Verrico that really turned her into a national treasure. [23] After her first eviction, a reality television series similar to Simple Life in which Grahame would star was announced. [8] In 2003, she was a contestant on the ITV dating show Blind Date. Jack Hardwick Senior Showbiz Correspondent. But the following year, Nikki revealed to Closer magazine that she moved abroad to beat her anorexia which she had been struggling with again. I met her a long time ago and she was a lovely girl. The following year, she made her final appearance in Big Brother: Best Shows Ever. you may ask, as the Northwood-born star so famously raged in the Big Brother diary room. which appeared to tease Prince Harry and Meghan Markle by writing them as characters going on a worldwide privacy tour . The star is sadly infertile as a result of anorexia, but she's hoping IVF could help her become a mum. 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. This led to her overprotective brother Gianni attacking Rod. She was then transferred to Great Ormond Street Hospital where she was admitted to the psychiatric and eating disorders ward. Read about our approach to external linking. RIP young lady.". Prior to finding fame on Big Brother, Grahame was an aspiring actress. This is a list of characters from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, ordered by the year in which they made their final appearance. In 2004, she took part in the Miss Hertfordshire pageant, finishing fourth. But we didnt., He added: We have lost a true character. She was readmitted to Collingham Gardens, where she stayed for six months, and was then taken to Great Ormond Street Hospital, where she was placed on a psychiatric and eating disorders ward. Research My thoughts are with her friends and family xx she really was the funniest, most bubbly sweetest girl.". Two years later, she released her second autobiography titled Fragile. She then went on to star in her own reality show Princess Nikki, which increased her popularity. 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Nicky arrived with mother Rosa di Marco, brothers Beppe and Gianni and sister Teresa in 1998. Relationships/Known relatives Nikkis friend found her unconscious in bed late that day and Sue was alerted with a call from the pal screaming and crying. Rachel Wilde (search) Jonathan Hordle via Getty Images. Those Big Brother moments shall forever remain with me. was on tonight (April 7), a year after Grahame passed away at age 38 due to complications of anorexia nervosa. Is Coronation Street on tonight? Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. Betty (II)|Blue|Boots|Bronson|Chips|Chops|Corky|Craig|Crush|Crystal|Dalgliesh|Dave|Eric| After her parents' separation, she was raised by her mother. [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. Minxy Nikki loves a good time. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [30], On 24 August 2010, Grahame competed in Ultimate Big Brother, in which she was the only housemate to represent Big Brother 7. First Appearance What's he waiting for? She is portrayed by Rachel WIlde. Grahame finished fifth on the show. 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 footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. You may find it hard to believe, but the star is now 38-years-old (yes time has really gone that quickly). Nikki will forever be a beloved part of the Big Brother family. Nikki Grahame was an English model, TV personality, and author. 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. 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. Im sorry my angel I miss your funny personality", "I'm still trying to process the passing of Nikki Grahame. Granddaughters 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. She is heartbroken when she is transferred to the check-in desk at work and confides in David. In the true sense of the word. Whose catch phrases will be with me forever. Gianni was charged with assault but the charges were dropped when Nicky admitted that she had not told the whole truth. 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. Grahame also. 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. 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. Former Big Brother presenter Davina McCall led the tributes, tweeting: "I am so desperately sad to hear about Nikki Grahame. 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. It's not a question of 'WHO IS SHE? And her departing message in the diary room struck a chord with viewers. pic.twitter.com/31wojcWI6F. Nicola Rachele-Beth Grahame (28 April 1982 9 April 2021) was an English television personality, model and author. Several months later, she was admitted to Hillingdon Hospital where she refused to eat. Nikki returns a while later after TJ calls her, unhappy about living at Bianca's house. Her disorder resulted in many suicide attempts; she swallowed 22 paracetamol pills when she was 12 years old. [44], At the age of 18, Grahame was given breast implants on the National Health Service because her anorexia had left her flat-chested. Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox. For a full list of present characters, see list of characters from EastEnders . Close your eyes and go back to sleep.She died in her sleep that night. In 2017, she appeared as herself in one of the episodes of the popular TV reality series, In Therapy. Give them a call on 0808 801 0677, their studentline can be reached on 0808 801 0811and youthline is 0808 801 0711. DUNCAN James has broken his silence after the death of pal Nikki Grahame last Friday following her life-long battle with anorexia. 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. 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! Head to our Facebook page @EntertainmenDailyFix and tell us what you think of our story. 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. Big Brother icon Nikki Grahame has passed away at the age of 38 following a long battle with anorexia. Nikki loves her kids but struggles with the responsibility of being a mum. 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. BBC Over the next few years, Nikki Grahame appeared in several shows, most of which were Big Brother spin-offs. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Chris Lockyer News reporter @_chrislockyer Sunday 11 April 2021 09:59, UK Nikki Grahame has died aged 38 [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". [35] In September 2015, she collaborated with JYY London to design a range of fashion garments for petite women. And with Bianca now on the scene, Nikki is going out of her way to make sure the happiness is disrupted. Minxy Nikki loves a good time. Their hormones, their organs, its all going to be affected. " At the age of 16, her weight had increased and she was released from the clinic. Chanelle Hayes paid tribute to Nikki Grahame and said she was 'such a character' (Picture: @chanellejhayes, Instagram, Rex) Chanelle Hayes has . Nikki enjoys being the centre of attention and makes her ex, Terrys life intermittently hell. We are shocked and saddened by this awful news and our thoughts are with her family. She arrives at Bianca's house after TJ phones her, and Bianca begrudgingly invites her to lunch. Check-In Girl Nicoletta "Nicky" di Marco made her first appearance 29 January 1998. 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. 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. The rest of the di Marco family except Beppe left Walford soon after for a new life in Leicester in August 2000. After regaining consciousness, she was admitted to an eating disorders clinic called Rhodes Farm where she started showing signs of improvement after six months. ", 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. [9][10] Grahame, who had earned an NVQ in beauty therapy, took part in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant, where she came fourth. Rest in peace. 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. Her big breakthrough came in 2006 when she participated in Big Brother UK 7. She appeared as an extra in the BBC's EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. 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. Beth Williams She's in France swanning it up with Scarlett.". I said: 'Well done Nikki . When will it return? [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]. Grahame survived the public vote after polling fewer votes than at least two of the other nominees. 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 |. Several Big Brother figures including former winner Rylan Clark-Neal retweeted the appeal for donations. 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. They both became immune from eviction for that week. Is EastEnders on tonight? Magazine : "I've enquired at a few clinics in London. [43] In 2018, Grahame entered the Big Brother house for the final time. Nikki Grahame passed away on 9 April 2021 due to complications from the illness. 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. Her tantrums were absolutely iconic and the dramatic meltdowns have made iconic memes and references for well. Tragically, Sue revealed that Nikki had been working as a dinner lady before the first lockdown. after a new housemate joined the show. Prior to finding fame on Big Brother, Grahame was an aspiring actress. I was obsessed". : With Nikki Grahame, Dermot O'Leary, Vanessa Feltz, Imogen Thomas. Nikki Grahame, arguably the biggest tantrum queen to have graced our TV screens. 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. 's daily newsletter. After Big Brother, Nikki did the usual new celebrity routine, appearing on quiz shows, presenting programmes and taking part in charity tournaments. Last Appearance 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. Grahame was evicted on Day 63, her 34th birthday. She had another major upset during her childhood when her grandfather died from cancer. Sue revealed: "On the day she died, she called me at 3.30am to tell me she'd made it to the bathroom with her new walking frame. On 24 April, HoH Cassandra nominated Grahame for eviction as a "pawn" to evict a bigger target. Nikki Grahames last words have been revealed by her grieving mother Sue. [19] Grahame's live interview was cut short and she was led off the stage. 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[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. She was discovered dead in her Stanmore flat. 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. It will always have a place in my heart.". Im so sorry. The former Big Brother host, 53, shared a tribute on Twitter on Saturday but posted. By. A statement from her representative said: "It is with immeasurable sadness that Nikki Grahame passed away in the early hours of Friday 9th April 2021. Her tutor was Rod Morris, who she fell in love with. 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. 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! Betty (II)|Blue|Boots|Bronson|Chips|Chops|Corky|Craig|Crush|Crystal|Dalgliesh|Dave|Eric| 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? You can sign up at the top of the page. ", Nikki Grahame was a much loved housemate and a huge part of the Big Brother family. David does this as well when Nikki again tries to tempt him on the day of his wedding to Carol. 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. 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. 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". [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 was iconic. The following year, she competed in the fourth season of Big Brother Canada, finishing in sixth place. "Nikki not only touched the lives of millions of people, but also her friends and family who will miss her immensely. If you can't get through immediately, the charity says to try again or try theirone-to-one web chat. After her appearance on Big Brother, she won a National Television Award for most popular TV contender. At the time of her death, Grahame weighed less than 30kg (66lb). Romances [19] The crowd response was less positive than it had been at her prior eviction, when she departed to unanimous chanting and cheers. [1][49][50][51][52] She had been due to enter a private facility in Devon to receive specialist treatment the following week. Entertainment Television. 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. The latest news, gossip, pictures and video for the reality star Nikki Grahame. Occupation [16] The remaining contestants chose Grahame to return to the main house, although she had already been evicted. The TV personality had checked into a private hospital last month as she fought an eating disorder. She went to Northwood School, a coeducational secondary school, in London. 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