.jpg?ar=16%3A9&fit=crop&crop=top&auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Nikki Grahame tragically passed away aged 38 on Friday 9th April 2021. If you would like to talk to someone about help with eating disorders, please contact Beat on 0808 801 0677.
Trigger warning: this article contains discussion of disordered eating some readers may find distressing.
Big Brother seven, that aired in 2006, will always be remembered fondly - we reckon it's a strong contender for the BEST Big Brother ever.
It was the year of Nikki Grahame tantrums (WHO IS SHE?), Glyn boiled an egg for the very first time, the word babe became seriously overused, and Grace and Mikey became a couple (who are STILL together btw). Goals.
However the main star of the show was (and still is, tbh) Nikki so of course we thought we'd have a look at what she's doing nowadays...
So, who is Nikki Grahame?
Nikki was born in Watford, England, and rose to fame after entering the Big Brother house for series 7 where she came in 5th place.
How old is Nikki Grahame now?
Nikki is 38, she was born on 28 April 1982.
What has Nikki been doing since Big Brother?
After the initial Big Brother, she was given her own reality show, Princess Nikki, but it is safe to say this flopped as it was discontinued after six episodes.
Nikki has also been back on Big Brother FOUR times – Ultimate Big Brother in 2010, as a 'time warp' housemate in 2015, Canadian Big Brother in 2017 and she returned to the UK version in 2018, after it was announced it would be the last series to air on Channel 5.
She said of her time on all the Big Brother's during her final ever scenes on the show, "There is something about this house where nothing else matters. Big Brother has played such a huge part of my life, it changed my life for the better. I don't have one regret, not one. It will always have a place in my heart. Thank you Big Brother for everything. Literally, everything."
Nikki has also released two autobiographical books - Dying to Be Thin and Fragile - which both document her battle with anorexia nervosa.
Since lockdown started in 2020, Nikki has been reliving her old Big Brother moments on Instagram, and seems to be loving the fact that she has become a pandemic meme.
What happened to Nikki and Pete Bennett?
When they initially left the Big Brother house, Pete broke up with Nikki for being too high maintenance. However, they are not on bad terms and have been pictured on a night out in Brighton.
The pair also reunited when they both appeared on Loose Women as guests in 2017.
Recently, on 5 February 2021, the pair came together (virtually) for Sky Bingo's Big Ry-Union with Celebrity Big Brother winner Rylan Clark-Neal. During the video, Nikki told Pete, "I was in love with you, Pete.
"You broke my bloody heart!"
Pete seemingly got a bit awkward about the declaration, smiling but turning the camera to his dog to detract attention away from what had been said.
Oh dear.
CHECK OUT: Celebrities who found love in the CBB house
Celebrity Big Brother couples (slider)
1 of 11Swipe through to see couples that found love on Celebrity Big Brother...
2 of 11Stephanie Davis and Jeremy McConnell
Perhaps the most memorable CBB romance EVER! Despite entering the house with a boyfriend (Sam Reece), Hollyoaks star Stephanie Davis took an instant liking to Jeremy McConnell, with the pair leaving the house as an official couple. They endured one of the most on/off relationships in the showbiz land, before welcoming their son Caben-Albi George into the world in January 2017 (with Jez doing a paternity test on live TV). Things later took a sour turn, with a number of legal proceedings between the pair. They have now split for good, with Stephanie set to return to Hollyoaks in the coming months.
3 of 11Sarah Harding and Chad Johnson
Nobody saw a romance between former Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding and The Bachelorette's Chad Johnson coming in 2017.But after Chad and Sarah racked up a cute friendship, things soon turned into a romance in the house, with the pair getting cosy on a number of occasions. They remained together for a number of weeks after the show ended, but with Chad living in America and Sarah in the UK, things didn't work out.
4 of 11Chantelle Houghton and Preston
Ordinary Boys singer Preston immediately fell for 'fake celebrity' Chantelle Houghton in 2006. Just three months after leaving the CBB house, the pair announced their engagement, with the wedding taking place the following August. However, in June 2007 (less than a year later) Chantelle and Preson got a divorce, but the pair have remained friends!
5 of 11Stephen Bear and Chloe Khan
Despite dating Lillie Lexie Greg at the time, Bear didn't let that stop him getting cosy with Chloe Khan during the 2016 series, with their fellow housemates complaining at their raunchy behaviour. Although Lillie entered the house to confront Bear, that didn't stop Chloe waiting for him when he left the house as champion. Despite their whirlwind romance, things soon ended between the pair, with Bear now dating model Ellie O'Donnell.
6 of 11Basshunter and Katia Ivanova
Katia actually had a boyfriend on the outside, but her head was turned when she met Basshunter, real name Jonas Erik Altberg. Despite the pair enjoying some time together in the house, Katia ended things on the show, calling the DJ 'too clingy'.
7 of 11Marnie Simpson and Lewis Bloor
Geordie Shore's Marnie Simpson and TOWIE's Lewis Bloor had an instant connection when they appeared on the 2016 series of CBB. Things seemed to be going well for the couple when they left the house, with the pair even moving in together. But it all ended in tears when it was revealed that Lewis had cheated on Marnie twice!
8 of 11Megan McKenna and Scotty T
Despite Stephanie and Jeremy's relationship taking up more or less the whole series in 2016, TOWIE's Megan McKenna and Geordie Shore's Scotty T also got VERY cosy. The reality pair enjoyed a number of steamy kisses in the house, but things didn't go to plan on the outside, with Scotty T blaming distance as the reason for their split.
9 of 11Kerry Katona and Lucien Laviscount
Another CBB romance NOBODY saw coming was between Kerry Katona and former Waterloo Road star Lucien Laviscount in 2011.Kerry and Lucien seemed very loved-up in the house, sharing a number of cuddles and kisses, but things didn't work out due to their 11-year age difference on the outside world.
10 of 11Edele Lynch and George Gilbey
After originally trying it on with The Hills star Stephanie Pratt, Gogglebox's George Gilbey ended up in a relationship with B*Witched singer Edele Lynch. The pair even ended up going on a caravan holiday together, but things quickly ended and George now has a child with another woman.
11 of 11Lee Ryan and Jasmine Waltz/Casey Bachelor
The 2014 series of CBB brought with it one of the cringiest love-triangles to date, between Blue singer Lee Ryan, Jasmine Waltz and Casey Bachelor. Lee started off by getting to know Casey, before declaring his 'love' for Jasmine. But when the America model was evicted, Lee jumped back into bed with Casey (leaving viewers fuming).CBB bosses then created MASSIVE drama when they put Jasmine back into the house, resulting in a huge argument between the pair. Despite this, Lee and Jasmine started a relationship and even appeared on the front of a magazine, but things didn't last long when Jasmine accused him of 'cheating'.
Has Nikki Grahame got a boyfriend?
Nikki confirmed she was single in September 2019 but revealed she's hoping to have a baby using a sperm donor.
"I've enquired at a few clinics in London. Ideally, I'd meet the right guy and we could go through the process together," she told new! magazine. "I'm so independent. I think I'd be such a good mum because I know I'm capable when I put my mind to it."
Nikki had previously lived in Paris after falling in love with a Frenchman. She revealed she didn't like living in England as she got recognised everywhere and enjoyed a simpler life in France, learning French and working at the Hard Rock Cafe.
She later moved back to the UK when her relationship fizzled out.
Where is Nikki Grahame now?
It's thought that Nikki is currently living in London, although she has previously divided her time between the UK and Toronto, Canada.
After exiting the Big Brother house she was known to have bought a house in London with a concierge and 24 hr gym - which she may still be living in.
Is Nikki Grahame on Twitter and Instagram?
Her Instagram is @nikkigrahameofficial
Her Twitter is @NikkiGrahame
WATCH: 'Some girls follow me to the toilet!' Tracy Beaker aka Dani Harmer Answers the Internet
READ MORE:
Here's what all of the past Big Brother winners are doing now
Big Brother came back onto our screens - sort of - when Davina McCall and Rylan Clark-Neal have teamed up for Big Brother: Best Shows Ever over the summer last year.
The special series which began airing on E4 on Sunday 14th June revisited some of the show's classic episodes as Davina and Rylan took a trip down memory lane.
Speaking about returning to Big Brother, Davina McCall said, "I lived and breathed Big Brother for 11 years of my life.
"I didn’t miss one single episode. Not one week goes by when I don’t quote Big Brother in some form. It made me laugh, it made me cry and most importantly it taught me to never judge a book by its cover."
Now, in 2021, it seems that a Big Brother reboot could be heading our way...
Yep, Big Brother Australia has given fans a glimpse at this year's line up ahead of time and there's quite the mix of housemates joining the show. Seriously, a magician, an MTV presenter - the list goes on.
And, the best part? According to TechRadar, you can download a VPN to watch Aussie Big Brother in the UK.