Nikki Grahame passed away on 9 April 2021 due to complications from the illness. 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. 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! This is a list of characters from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, ordered by the year in which they made their final appearance. Speaking on This Morning, she said: "I think its such dangerous territory. Contents: 2020s: 2023 2022 2021 2020 2010s: 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 If you can't get through immediately, the charity says to try again or try theirone-to-one web chat. She also appeared as a "wildcard" housemate in the 2016 series of Big Brother Canada. 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. Rebecca Michael joined EastEnders to play the hell-raising character in 1989, but quit in 1993. ", Big Brother Canada added:"Our hearts break for the loss of Nikki Grahame. [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. 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The former Big Brother host shared a tribute on Twitter on Saturday before posting a second message on Instagram on Sunday, admitting she had initially struggled to find the correct words for the moment. We created something magical back in 2006. Princess Nikki and Simple Life were even shows dedicated to documenting her everyday life. In 2017, she appeared as herself in one of the episodes of the popular TV reality series, In Therapy. Jack Hardwick Senior Showbiz Correspondent. But that was 14 years ago, and a lot must have happened since then. Alicia Adejobi Sunday 11 Apr 2021 2:43 pm. On 24 March, following a fall Grahame entered Dorset County Hospital, where she remained until she was discharged on 8 April. Follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts. [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. In 2015, Nikki even went on to collaborate with JYY London and design her own fashion garments for petite girls. "Nikki not only touched the lives of millions of people, but also her friends and family who will miss her immensely. This led to her overprotective brother Gianni attacking Rod. See full bio Born: April 28, 1982 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK Died: after a new housemate joined the show. Read about our approach to external linking. 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After 18 months Nikki Grahames weight began to drop again and she was readmitted to Collingham Gardens where she spent the next six months. She told new! According to her LinkedIn profile, Rebecca is now the director of global marketing at Google Search. She then went on to star in her own reality show Princess Nikki, which increased her popularity. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK! appeared as an extra in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. She was discovered dead in her Stanmore flat. appeared as an extra in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's . She was then admitted to an adult eating disorder ward where she showed signs of improvement. David invites Nikki back to the square to talk to her son when she finds out he has impregnated Cindy Williams. Last year, Charlie teased a return to the show during an interview on Loose Women. [43] In 2018, Grahame entered the Big Brother house for the final time. "Its not just about being slim, its about children, this is vital growth for them. Nikki subsequently departs for Acapulco before returning to the square at Easter. At the age of 12, she stole a packet of paracetamol tablets from the hospital's supplies and swallowed some. [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. 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. 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. Now, as shes getting older, shes feeling guilty about not being there for her children but easily sorts that guilt with a showy present or a gadget bought in Duty Free. 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. "Please respect the privacy of Nikki's friends and family at this tragic and difficult time," he added. [39] On 28 April, she survived this eviction attempt when Jared Kesler was evicted in a 3:1 eviction vote. 's daily newsletter. Head to our Facebook page @EntertainmenDailyFix and tell us what you think of our story. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Occupation 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. Big Brother has played such a huge part of my life, it changed my life for the better. 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 will always have a place in my heart.". Nikki Grahame, who shot to fame in Big Brother in 2006, has died, her agent has confirmed. "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. For those of you who don't know, Nicola Rachel-Beth Grahame was just a normal 24-year-old when she decided to go into arguably the most famous house in the country at the time in May, 2006. "It breaks our hearts to know that someone who is so precious was taken from us at such a young age," it said. [28], In June 2007, Grahame returned to the Big Brother franchise as a reporter for the spin-off show Big Brother's Little Brother. Grahame was reinstated as an eligible housemate and was again given the opportunity to receive the show's 100,000 prize;[17] prompting 2,700 viewers to complain to the premium-rate telephone watchdog ICSTIS. She also appeared as a contestant on ITV dating show Blind Date and competed in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant. [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]. It eventually raised more than 65,000. In 2019, she appeared in Britain's Got More Talent. Got a story? I dont have one regret, not one. [27] On 24 March 2007, Grahame appeared on a special "Goodies and Baddies" edition of the game show The Weakest Link. Then in 2019 Nikki blasted Kurbo - the new app released by Weight Watchers in the US aimed at kids, the Mirror reported. 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. [30], On 24 August 2010, Grahame competed in Ultimate Big Brother, in which she was the only housemate to represent Big Brother 7. " At the age of 16, her weight had increased and she was released from the clinic. She also appeared as a contestant on ITV dating show Blind Date and competed in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant. After her appearance on Big Brother, she won 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. 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