Gender In April 2007, Grahame said she had undergone corrective plastic surgery on her breast implants to fix "ripples" left by the first operation. The charges on Rod were also dropped. [30], On 24 August 2010, Grahame competed in Ultimate Big Brother, in which she was the only housemate to represent Big Brother 7. DUNCAN James has broken his silence after the death of pal Nikki Grahame last Friday following her life-long battle with anorexia. [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. . In 2004, she took part in the Miss Hertfordshire pageant, finishing fourth. After Big Brother, Nikki did the usual new celebrity routine, appearing on quiz shows, presenting programmes and taking part in charity tournaments. ', Read more: Nikki Grahames cause of death confirmed, She continued: She replied: Im so tired, Mum. I told her: Its okay, Sausage. Princess Nikki and Simple Life were even shows dedicated to documenting her everyday life. Nikki Spraggan In September 2019, Nikki revealed her hope of having a baby. I was obsessed". In 2009, she released her first autobiography Dying to Be Thin. [16] The remaining contestants chose Grahame to return to the main house, although she had already been evicted. She is heartbroken when she is transferred to the check-in desk at work and confides in David. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. rant. She had a happy childhood, which was rocked at the age of eight when her parents divorced. In 2014, rumours were flying round that Nikki was moving to France as she disliked being recognised in public. But that was 14 years ago, and a lot must have happened since then. Big Brother has played such a huge part of my life, it changed my life for the better. 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. On 24 March, following a fall Grahame entered Dorset County Hospital, where she remained until she was discharged on 8 April. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Chanelle Hayes paid tribute to Nikki Grahame and said she was 'such a character' (Picture: @chanellejhayes, Instagram, Rex) Chanelle Hayes has . Nikki Grahame went on to appear in several TV shows, such as 8 out of 10 Cats and Celebrity Scissorhands. Nicoletta "Nicky" di Marco made her first appearance 29 January 1998. She had another major upset during her childhood when her grandfather died from cancer. 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. [21], After leaving the Big Brother House, Grahame presented the "Celebrity Spotting" section on one episode of The Friday Night Project that was normally presented by Debra Stephenson. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. She even refused treatment and slipped into a coma. Got a story? 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 continued her relationship with Big Brother, returning for 2015's "Time Warp" twist on Channel 5, and made a cameo in the final series of Big Brother in 2018. 2023 BBC. She arrives at Bianca's house after TJ phones her, and Bianca begrudgingly invites her to lunch. 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?" I should send him a whatsapp.". Credits The family said they had "exhausted every avenue possible" and raised over 60,000 for Grahame's treatment. After her appearance on Big Brother, she won a National Television Award for most popular TV contender. Grahame often appeared on the panel of Big Brother's Bit on the Side. Nikki Grahames last words have been revealed by her grieving mother Sue. 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. She was hugely popular with viewers, and was voted back into the house four weeks after she was first evicted. This is a list of characters from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, ordered by the year in which they made their final appearance. after a new housemate joined the show. Her only major storyline came in . "Please respect the privacy of Nikki's friends and family at this tragic and difficult time As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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Grahame, originally from Northwood in north-west London, took part in the seventh series of Big Brother in 2006. Speaking about it being the last series, Grahame said: There is something about this house where nothing else matters. "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. Ive typed and deleted three times I cant find the words its just really tragic. 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. 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. It will feature interviews with the Big Brother star's mother, as well as other members of her family and her friends. Nikki Grahame (I) (1982-2021) Actress Nikki Grahame was born on April 28, 1982 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK. Nikki Grahame passed away on 9 April 2021 due to complications from the illness. Princess Nikki and Simple Life were even shows dedicated to documenting her everyday life. The same year, she appeared in a dating game show titled Blind Date. At the age of 12, she stole a packet of paracetamol tablets from the hospital's supplies and swallowed some. It eventually raised more than 65,000. Whose catch phrases will be with me forever. 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