The late is best remembered, quite simply, as a British reality TV icon.
She burst onto screens across the country , in one of the most unforgettable and entertaining appearances on Big Brother anyone has ever seen.
In April 2021, Nikki died of at the age of 38.
But in a about her legacy, one year on from her death, Nikki’s mum Sue said she believed ’.
So, just when was Nikki on ? And what was her famous phrase ‘Who is she?’ all about?
Here is everything you need to know.
When was Nikki Grahame on Big Brother?
Nikki Grahame was one of the breakout stars in series seven of UK, which aired in 2006.
At the time, Big Brother aired on (from 2000 to 2010) – rather than Channel 5 (where it stayed until its cancellation).
The total length of series seven was 93 days, beginning on May 18 and ending on August 18.
Nikki, then aged 24, came fifth overall out of 22 housemates to appear in the series. She left the house during the final, on the 93rd day.
However, she was briefly evicted in July during the ninth week, and hidden from her fellow housemates ‘next door’ in one of the show’s many twists.
Many British TV personalities were borne of this series – which was at the height of Big Brother’s popularity – including ,, , and eventual winner .
Following her stint on Big Brother, Nikki’s own reality show Princess Nikki aired on E4 in late 2006.
In 2010, she appeared on another iteration of BB UK, called Ultimate Big Brother, representing series seven. She also briefly appeared in the Canadian version.
Nikki Grahame’s ‘Who is she?’ rant explained
Nikki amused fans with several diary room and garden meltdowns during her time on series seven.
But by far the most iconic was her arm-flinging rant about fellow housemate Susie Verrico, which culminated in cries of ‘Who is she? Who is she? Where did you find her?’.
Earlier, Susie had nominated Nikki and housemate for elimination, having just moved into the house.
Fuming Nikki stormed to the diary room, plonked down in the plush gold chair and emphasised: ‘I’m feeling very venomous and angry.
‘How dare she vote for me? She doesn’t even know me. She doesn’t even know who I am, what I’m like. She’s never even spoken to me…
Nikki then audibly sighs, and continues: ‘What have I f****** done? I actually would have taken this if it had come from the other housemates, to be honest, because I took it last week…
‘She’s just marched in, in her golden gown, and f****** ousted me out, and it’s not fair. it’s not fair, I don’t get it.’
Nikki then demands Big Brother let her out of the diary room, before saying she’s ‘too angry’ to talk. ‘I could smash someone’s head in,’ she adds, as the door remains closed.
And it’s then, slumped back in the chair, that Nikki delivers her iconic catchphrase – adding for dramatic effect: ‘I can feel the venom pouring out of me as I breathe.’
Undeniably, it was reality TV gold.
The documentary Nikki Grahame: Who Is She? will air on Thursday, April 7 at 9pm on Channel 4.
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