She was admitted to the treatment center on many occasions. I dont have one regret, not one. It was only two years ago that Nikki entered the Big Brother House most recently. Hated by some, loved by others, she was an icon to say the least. Grahame finished in second place. 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The following year, she made her final appearance in Big Brother: Best Shows Ever. 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. The following year, she returned to compete in Ultimate Big Brother where she finished second. Jump directly to the content . 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. 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. Last Appearance 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. 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. 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 |. Grahame was evicted on Day 63, her 34th birthday. 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. Is EastEnders on tonight? The latest news, gossip, pictures and video for the reality star Nikki Grahame. pic.twitter.com/31wojcWI6F. What you see has always been what you get - I can't be any other way.". [2] For 18 months, Grahame remained at home and attended Northwood secondary school in Hillingdon, west London,[3] before she started losing weight again. 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. Nikki said Duncan James from Blue would make a great sperm donor. Daughters Nikki will forever be a beloved part of the Big Brother family. Parents - tell us what lockdown life is really like in our Great Big Parenting Survey here. My thoughts are with her friends and family xx she really was the funniest, most bubbly sweetest girl.". She was just 38. Grahame struggled with anorexia nervosa for the most of her life. was on tonight (April 7), a year after Grahame passed away at age 38 due to complications of anorexia nervosa. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Executive producer Ollie Durrant said: "We are honoured to be making this important film with Nikki's family and friends. She was then admitted to an adult eating disorder ward where she showed signs of improvement. What were Nikki's last words? Betty (II)|Blue|Boots|Bronson|Chips|Chops|Corky|Craig|Crush|Crystal|Dalgliesh|Dave|Eric| Nikki Grahame, who suffered from anorexia nervosa, wrote two books based on her experiences with the eating disorder. When Bianca discovers this, she attacks her in the street, pushing her into a pile of rubbish. 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. OK! [15] Less than four weeks after her exit, she and three other ex-housemates were voted into the "House Next Door" by 63% of the voting public. She insists that her children should live with her, but TJ says he is happy to stay. [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. Nicola Rachele-Beth Grahame (28 April 1982 9 April 2021) was an English television personality, model and author. 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! Close your eyes and go back to sleep.She died in her sleep that night. DeSantis won't say he's running. Several months later, she was admitted to Hillingdon Hospital where she refused to eat. ', but where is she? TJ Spraggan Harry and Meghan dealt fresh blow by King Charles with offer to Prince Andrew. [8] In 2003, she was a contestant on the ITV dating show Blind Date. Her manager confirmed she had died on Friday morning in a statement released on Saturday. But that was 14 years ago, and a lot must have happened since then. Prince Harry admits trouble he faced early in relationship with wife Meghan, Karen Hauer declares were going to need a creche amid exciting Strictly baby news. She died from anorexia nervosa complications on 9 April 2021, aged 38. 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. She is portrayed by Rachel WIlde. ", TV presenter Paddy McGuinness added: "Definitely one of the stars from the glory years of reality TV. Nicoletta "Nicky" di Marco made her first appearance 29 January 1998. Nikki doesn't want Terry, but she doesn't want anyone else to have him either. In 2014, rumours were flying round that Nikki was moving to France as she disliked being recognised in public. 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. The page said the 38-year-old was in "a very bad way" and needed treatment in a rehabilitation centre. 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. Relationships/Known relatives She was an actress, known for Celebrity Juice (2008), Big Brother (2000) and Dream Team (1997). However, Sue admitted that as it turns out she was the last person to ever speak to Nikki. You can sign up at the top of the page. Nicky arrived with mother Rosa di Marco, brothers Beppe and Gianni and sister Teresa in 1998. Heartbreakingly, she revealed that when she got to Nikkis home she kissed my little girls mouth and stroked her hair. In 2006, she was honored at the National Television Awards with the Most Popular TV Contender award. Showbiz. Grahame returned to the house in 2010 to take part in Ultimate Big Brother, the final series of the show to be broadcast on Channel 4. [18], Grahame finished the show in fifth place with 6.5% of the final vote. The TV personality was admitted to a private hospital last month with an eating disorder. The books, which were autobiographical in nature, were released in 2009 and 2012. Over the next few years, Nikki Grahame appeared in several shows, most of which were Big Brother spin-offs. In 2004, she took part in the Miss Hertfordshire pageant, finishing fourth. The life of reality TV star Nikki Grahame, who died aged 38 after battling anorexia, will be celebrated in a Channel 4 documentary. [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. On 24 April, HoH Cassandra nominated Grahame for eviction as a "pawn" to evict a bigger target. 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. 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. [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". Something went wrong, please try again later. Rebecca Michael played the role of Janine Butcher in EastEnders from 1989 to 1993. She was hugely popular with viewers, and was voted back into the house four weeks after she was first evicted. The TV personality had checked into a private hospital last month as she fought an eating disorder. Grahame suffered from anorexia nervosa throughout her life. She commented; "I woke up one morning and thought, 'What are you doing to yourself?' [30], On 24 August 2010, Grahame competed in Ultimate Big Brother, in which she was the only housemate to represent Big Brother 7. Her only major storyline came in . ahead of the first anniversary of her daughters death. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. She appeared as an extra in the BBC's EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. [36], On 23 February 2016, Grahame was announced as one of four 'international wildcards' representing Big Brother UK who could be voted into the Big Brother Canada house via an online vote. 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. Albert|Albert (II)|Baby|Bella|Betty| 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. List of appearances ", Paying tribute to Grahame on Twitter, Clark-Neal wrote: "Thinking of [Grahame's mother] Susan and Nikki's close friends and family. Frank|Freddie Mercury|Freida|Genghis|Gilbert|Gloria|Gumbo|Heathcliff|Hercules|Joey|Joey|Lady Di|Lionel|Lovebirds|Mandoo|Marge|Marge (II)|Marilyn|Musty|Neville| " At the age of 16, her weight had increased and she was released from the clinic. 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. ", 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. [1][49][50][51][52] She had been due to enter a private facility in Devon to receive specialist treatment the following week. Nikki Grahame, arguably the biggest tantrum queen to have graced our TV screens. 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? In 2016, she participated in Big Brother Canada 4 where she finished sixth. 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. Nikki was living the life in Australia on a family vacation before the lockdown began, but it is unclear where she is isolating now. 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. What's he waiting for? Speaking last week, her mother Sue Grahame told This Morning that her daughters condition deteriorated after the gyms closed during the coronavirus pandemic. It will feature interviews with the Big Brother star's mother, as well as other members of her family and her friends. It eventually raised more than 65,000. It seems she has left her acting career behind in Britain, relocating to California to become a marketing professional. 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. Gender 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 doesn't follow anyone on the social media site, but still has more than 135,000 followers. Nicola Rachele-Beth Grahame (28 April 1982 - 9 April 2021) was an English television personality, model and author. Then in 2019 Nikki blasted Kurbo - the new app released by Weight Watchers in the US aimed at kids, the Mirror reported. 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. Romances [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. 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. 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. She also appeared as a contestant on ITV dating show Blind Date and competed in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant. [46] In 2012, Grahame was sectioned following an overdose. 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?" 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 is portrayed by Carly Hillman. Grahame's experience of anorexia was well documented, and she released a book about her eating disorder in 2009. On 9 April 2021, she passed away due to complications from her eating disorder. She won a National Television Award for most popular TV contender in 2006. Follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts. She has worked at the web engine giant for 12 years, working her way up the company to become one of their top bosses. Nikki Grahame started her TV career in 2003 when she appeared in the British soap opera, EastEnders. In 2019, she appeared in Britain's Got More Talent. Big Brother stars have been posting emotional tributes in memory of the late Nikki Grahame. And now her mum has opened up about her last conversation with her daughter, revealing she heard her daughter take her last breath over the phone. Rest in peace. On 24 March, following a fall Grahame entered Dorset County Hospital, where she remained until she was discharged on 8 April. Nikki Grahames last words have been revealed by her grieving mother Sue. [1], Grahame was born on 28 April 1982 in Northwood, London, England. She's in France swanning it up with Scarlett.". . 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]. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric', The people who want you to believe the Ukraine war is fake, What we've learned from Alex Murdaugh murder trial. [43] In 2018, Grahame entered the Big Brother house for the final time. [56] A tribute to Grahame was aired at the start of episode 18 of Big Brother Canada 9. Prior to finding fame on Big Brother, Grahame was an aspiring actress. By. 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. 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. 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 BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. Sending so much love to her friends and family. Sue said that she made Nikkis friends promise to stop the paramedics from moving her body until she arrived. 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. She became known for her tantrums, particularly in the Diary Room. At the time of her death, Grahame weighed less than 30kg (66lb). 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. Grahame relapsed when she was 18, and spent time in an adult eating disorder ward. [23] After her first eviction, a reality television series similar to Simple Life in which Grahame would star was announced. 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. Last year, Charlie teased a return to the show during an interview on Loose Women. This is a list of characters from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, ordered by the year in which they made their final appearance. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Grahame also appeared as a contestant on ITV's Blind Date and competed in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant. 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. [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. Id heard her final breaths.. 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. Last month, a fundraising page was set up, asking fans to donate towards her recovery. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Terry then says the children will stay with him for a family Christmas, and Nikki invites herself. RIP young lady. 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. It's not a question of 'WHO IS SHE? I met her a long time ago and she was a lovely girl. Duration Nikki Grahame: Who Is She? Jonathan Hordle via Getty Images. Grahame was evicted on day 58, but went back into the house after the remaining contestants picked her to return. The following year, she competed in the fourth season of Big Brother Canada, finishing in sixth place. How good would that be? Just last week Charlie took to TikTok to recreate the scene where Janine pushes her ex-husband Barry Evans off a cliff and to his death. Grahame took part in the Soccer Six charity tournament at Wrexham's Racecourse Ground in May 2007. [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. 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. after a new housemate joined the show. 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. 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. She spent the next eight months at Collingham Gardens before returning home. Portrayed by 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. It is not known whether Nikki will return to the Big Brother house ever again. Chris Lockyer News reporter @_chrislockyer Sunday 11 April 2021 09:59, UK Nikki Grahame has died aged 38 Rebecca was replaced by Alexia Demetriou on the hit BBC soap until Janine temporarily left the hit BBC soap in 1996. When will it return? She said: "There is something about this house where nothing else matters. The rest of the di Marco family except Beppe left Walford soon after for a new life in Leicester in August 2000. At the age of 12, she stole a packet of paracetamol tablets from the hospital's supplies and swallowed some. 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