History of Nikki Grahame in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 3, 2024

Nikki Grahame was an English television personality known for her appearances on the reality show Big Brother. She first gained fame on the seventh series of Big Brother UK in 2006, finishing fifth. Her popularity led to her own reality series, Princess Nikki, and a National Television Award. Grahame later participated in Ultimate Big Brother in 2010, finishing as runner-up. She returned to Big Brother UK as a guest in 2015 and competed in Big Brother Canada in 2016, placing sixth. Her career primarily revolved around reality television, focusing on the Big Brother franchise.

April 1982: Birth of Nikki Grahame

Nikki Grahame was born in Northwood, London in April 1982.

2003: Appearance on Blind Date

Nikki Grahame appeared as a contestant on the ITV dating show Blind Date in 2003.

2004: Miss Hertfordshire Pageant

In 2004, Nikki Grahame participated in the Miss Hertfordshire pageant, where she finished fourth.

May 2006: Big Brother 7 Entry

Nikki Grahame entered the Big Brother house in May 2006. Her time on the show was marked by her temper tantrums, diary room theatrics, and romantic involvement with Pete Bennett.

2006: Big Brother 7 Contestant

In 2006, Nikki Grahame appeared as a contestant on the seventh series of Big Brother UK, finishing in fifth place.

March 2007: Appearance on The Weakest Link

On March 24, 2007, Nikki Grahame appeared on a special "Goodies and Baddies" edition of The Weakest Link.

April 2007: Corrective Breast Surgery

Nikki Grahame underwent corrective surgery on her breast implants in April 2007.

May 2007: Soccer Six Charity Tournament

In May 2007, Nikki Grahame participated in the Soccer Six charity tournament.

June 2007: Big Brother's Little Brother Reporter

Nikki Grahame became a reporter for Big Brother's Little Brother in June 2007, interviewing people about their opinions on Big Brother 8.

September 2007: OK! Magazine Columnist

Nikki Grahame started writing a regular column for OK! magazine's "Hot Stars" section in September 2007.

2009: Release of "Dying to Be Thin"

Nikki Grahame released her first autobiography, "Dying to Be Thin", in 2009, detailing her struggles with anorexia.

August 2010: Ultimate Big Brother Entry

Nikki Grahame entered the Ultimate Big Brother house in August 2010, representing Big Brother 7, ultimately finishing as the runner-up.

2010: Ultimate Big Brother Runner-Up

Nikki Grahame was the runner-up in Ultimate Big Brother in 2010.

October 2011: Anorexia Relapse

Nikki Grahame confirmed a relapse of her anorexia and entry into her 11th treatment institution in October 2011.

2012: Hospitalization for Overdose

Nikki Grahame was hospitalized following an overdose in 2012.

2012: Release of "Fragile"

Nikki Grahame's second autobiography, "Fragile", which further explored her experiences with anorexia, was released in 2012.

September 2015: JYY London Collaboration

In September 2015, Nikki Grahame collaborated with JYY London to design a fashion line for petite women.

2015: Big Brother 16 Guest Appearance

Nikki Grahame appeared as a guest housemate on the sixteenth series of Big Brother in 2015.

February 2016: Big Brother Canada Wildcard Nominee

Nikki Grahame was announced as an international wildcard nominee for Big Brother Canada in February 2016.

March 2016: Big Brother Canada Entry

Nikki Grahame entered the Big Brother Canada house in March 2016, after being voted in as a wildcard.

2016: Big Brother Canada Contestant

Nikki Grahame competed in the fourth season of Big Brother Canada in 2016, finishing in sixth place.

August 2017: "In Therapy" Documentary

Nikki Grahame appeared on the Channel 5 documentary "In Therapy" in August 2017, discussing her struggles with depression and anorexia.

2017: Big Brother Canada Awards Guest

Nikki Grahame was a special guest at the Big Brother Canada awards in 2017.

2018: Final Big Brother Appearance

Nikki Grahame made her final appearance on Big Brother in 2018.

March 2021: Nikki Grahame's Relapse and Death

In March 2021, Nikki Grahame's family announced her relapse with anorexia. They launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for private treatment, raising over £60,000. After being hospitalized following a fall, Grahame was discharged on April 8th and found dead in her flat on April 9th due to complications from anorexia, aged 38.