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She added it will "be tough, but Nikki was one special girl - kind and smart with the biggest heart". Something went wrong, please try again later. Her only major storyline came in 2000 when her mother Rosa arranged for some home maths lessons to help with her exams. Terry Spraggan [1][49][50][51][52] She had been due to enter a private facility in Devon to receive specialist treatment the following week. Nikki Grahames last words have been revealed by her grieving mother Sue. place of death: Stanmore, London, England. Nikki Grahame was an English model, TV personality, and author. [4] This culminated in several suicide bids. She attempted suicide on multiple occasions. This led to her overprotective brother Gianni attacking Rod. 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Duration RIP young lady.". 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. Nikki returns a while later after TJ calls her, unhappy about living at Bianca's house. Former Big Brother star Nikki Grahame has died at the age of 38. . Soap fans' fury as EastEnders, Emmerdale & Coronation Street cancelled next week. 7 November 2013 Nikki Grahame, arguably the biggest tantrum queen to have graced our TV screens. 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. Jonathan Hordle via Getty Images. Sue admitted: Ill never be able to forget watching her tiny frame being wheeled out of her bedroom in a body bag. She eventually finished in fifth place. Rebecca Michael played the role of Janine Butcher in EastEnders from 1989 to 1993. 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The books, which were autobiographical in nature, were released in 2009 and 2012. The page said the 38-year-old was in "a very bad way" and needed treatment in a rehabilitation centre. She commented; "I woke up one morning and thought, 'What are you doing to yourself?' [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". [31] Grahame was nominated for a double eviction in the show's second week of the show's run alongside five of her housemate. 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. Relationships/Known relatives Nikki Spraggan made her first appearance on 7 November 2013. 's "Hot Stars" section. By. 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. [24] Princess Nikki premiered on E4 on 6 September and ran for six weeks. "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.". EastEnders superfans may have spotted her when she was an extra back in 2003, or in her other appearances on shows such as Dream Team and Blind Date. [19] Grahame's live interview was cut short and she was led off the stage. If you can't get through immediately, the charity says to try again or try theirone-to-one web chat. When Bianca discovers this, she attacks her in the street, pushing her into a pile of rubbish. Nicky arrived with mother Rosa di Marco, brothers Beppe and Gianni and sister Teresa in 1998. 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She said: "Could you imagine? Something went wrong, please try again later. She is heartbroken when she is transferred to the check-in desk at work and confides in David. [16] The remaining contestants chose Grahame to return to the main house, although she had already been evicted. How good would that be? What's he waiting for? She died on April 9, 2021 in the UK. [8] In 2003, she was a contestant on the ITV dating show Blind Date. Sending so much love to her friends and family. "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. Terry then says the children will stay with him for a family Christmas, and Nikki invites herself. She was released from the clinic at the age of 16 but relapsed again when she was 18 years old. Before Fame After regaining consciousness, she was admitted to an eating disorders clinic called Rhodes Farm where she started showing signs of improvement after six months. 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. 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]. She had a happy childhood, which was rocked at the age of eight when her parents divorced. In 2015, Grahame participated in the sixteenth series of Big Brother as a "time warp housemate". Big Brother stars have been posting emotional tributes in memory of the late Nikki Grahame. Read more: More heartbreak as Nikki Grahames dad dies of cancer. Her popularity increased after appearing in the show. She also wrote a Big Brother column in the magazine OK!. Frank|Freddie Mercury|Freida|Genghis|Gilbert|Gloria|Gumbo|Heathcliff|Hercules|Joey|Joey|Lady Di|Lionel|Lovebirds|Mandoo|Marge|Marge (II)|Marilyn|Musty|Neville| The following year, she made her final appearance in Big Brother: Best Shows Ever. Rest in peace. 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.". Former Big Brother presenter Davina McCall led the tributes, tweeting: "I am so desperately sad to hear about Nikki Grahame. DeSantis won't say he's running. [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. Her big breakthrough came in 2006 when she participated in Big Brother UK 7. I'm excited that it's a petite collection because sizing is always something I struggle with. David Wicks (2014) 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 passed away on 9 April 2021 due to complications from the illness. 23 Grahame took part in the Soccer Six charity tournament at Wrexham's Racecourse Ground in May 2007. 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. Nikki Grahame (I) (1982-2021) Actress Nikki Grahame was born on April 28, 1982 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK. 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. All the latest TV news and gossip straight to your inbox every weekday. 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. You may find it hard to believe, but the star is now 38-years-old (yes time has really gone that quickly). In an interview with Reveal magazine, Grahame stated: I've been on buying trips and been designing a lot of things myself. Last year, Charlie teased a return to the show during an interview on Loose Women. The charges on Rod were also dropped. 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