This Morning star Vanessa Feltz looked quite different when she first appeared on the show 30 years ago.The 60 year old has been on hand to give callers relationship advice since 1992 and celebrated her three decades as a romantic expert on This Morning on Tuesday’s episode with hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. In celebration of her time on the show, a clip of Vanessa played during the episode which showed the advisor looking almost unrecognisable as she was seen with dark blonde hair in contrast to her signature bright bleached shade sported today.The fresh-faced dating expert was seen smiling in the throwback footage as she wore a bold blue blazer and a matching set of earrings whilst sat opposite husband and wife presenting duo Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan.
Vanessa Feltz reflects on Nikki Grahame friendship and her 'terrible' loss
07.04.2022 - 21:01 / ok.co.uk
Vanessa Feltz has paid tribute to her late friend Nikki Grahame a year on from her tragic death, describing her as “a mischievous, hilarious” girl. Vanessa, 60, and Nikki, who died last April after battling anorexia from the age of eight, formed a tight friendship during their time together in the 2010 series, Ultimate Big Brother house. And in Thursday 7 April’s moving Channel 4 documentary charting Nikki’s life and illness, This Morning’s agony aunt Vanessa is one of the famous faces reflecting on her fondest memories of the reality star.
After archive footage of the pair chatting about Nikki’s illness plays for viewers at home, a visibly emotional Vanessa tells the cameras, “Nikki was a mischievous, hilarious girl with a really naughty sense of humour. “She was just an adornment to the world, and I just loved her so much and it’s a terrible loss.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Vanessa also shared how important Big Brother was to Nikki, and that it came to mean much more to her than just a reality series and was where she seemed at her happiest. “I think Big Brother was everything to Nikki.
It was much, much more to her than just a television programme, or just an appearance, or even just the key to fame. “I think to her it was a real thing, like a mum, like a dad, a home. It was the real entity to her.” Later in the one-off documentary, Vanessa goes on to reflect on the moment she saw a photo of Nikki on the GoFund me page that was set up to raise awareness of her battle with anorexia, shortly before she passed away.
Nikki Grahame's friends and Big Brother stars join tributes one year on from death
***Trigger Warning: This video contains mentions of anorexia*** Tributes are flooding in for Big Brother star Nikki Grahame who died one year ago today of anorexia. In an exclusive interview with OK! magazine, Nikki's mum Sue said if she could speak to her daughter one last time, she'd tell her she was "pretty much the best thing that ever happened to me – she and her sister". "I am so proud of everything she achieved - I'm so lucky she was my girl," Sue said, describing Nikki's incredible life, as well as her serious struggles.
Warning signs of anorexia and how to help as tragic Nikki Grahame documentary airs
Reality TV star Nikki Grahame sadly passed away from anorexia on April 9 2021.The Big Brother legend’s lifetime struggle with the eating disorder has been explored in a heartbreaking Channel 4 documentary, leaving fans in tears. Nikki’s mum, Sue, took part in the tragic film, and spoke exclusively to OK! about the anorexia warning signs her daughter showed from just six years old. According to BEAT, about 1.25 million people in the UK have an eating disorder, and anorexia is the most common.
Nikki Grahame fans in tears during 'heartbreaking' Channel 4 documentary
Nikki Grahame fans were left in tears on Thursday night during Channel 4's "heartbreaking" documentary Nikki Grahame: Who Is She? Late Big Brother star Nikki tragically passed away aged 38 last April, following a long battle with anorexia which began when she was just eight-years-old. In the moving documentary, Nikki's heartbroken mum Sue shared her devastation about her daughter’s death, as well as the things she does to feel closer to Nikki since her sad passing. While Vanessa Feltz, who formed a tight friendship with Nikki during their time together in the 2010 series Ultimate Big Brother house, paid tribute to her late friend.
Nikki Grahame's mum reveals first time 'alarm bells rang' during gymnastics when she was just six
Nikki Grahame's mum has opened up about how "alarm bells rang" for her daughter when she was taking part in gymnastics aged six. Late Big Brother star Nikki tragically passed away aged 38 last April, following a long battle with anorexia which began when she was a child. In an exclusive interview with OK!, Nikki's mum Sue, 67, has opened up on her "beautiful" daughter's life and her heartbreaking experience of an eating disorder that lasted almost 30 years.
Inside Nikki Grahame's life before Big Brother including soap role
Channel 4 is set to celebrate the life of late Big Brother star Nikki Grahame, with the release of an emotional new documentary focusing on the reality TV star. Nikki, who shot to fame in 2006 after entering the Big Brother house, sadly passed away in April 2021 aged 38, after a lengthy battle with anorexia which started when she was only eight years old.The new documentary, titled Nikki Grahame: Who Is She?, is set to feature interviews with Nikki's loved ones, including her mum Sue, and will air tonight (7 April) on Channel 4.
Nikki Grahame's 'great energy' remembered in Big Brother Glyn's tribute as doc airs
Big Brother star Glyn Wise has shared how he reached out to his fellow housemate Nikki Grahame’s mum after Nikki’s tragic death as he paid tribute to the late reality star’s “great energy.” During an appearance on This Morning on Thursday 7 April, Glyn explained that he felt compelled to get in touch with Nikki’s mum Sue and send his condolences when he heard the news. Reflecting on Nikki’s sad passing last April following a lifelong battle with anorexia, Glyn, who is training to be a priest, told hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary: “She was such great energy.” The 33-year-old continued: “I sent a message to her mother because I know her mother is a woman of faith, as well, so that has helped her through.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Glyn also explained that whenever he thinks of his time spent with Nikki in the famous reality house, he can’t help but smile at their shared memories.
Big Brother's Nikki Grahame 'couldn't walk upstairs' in days before tragic death
Reality TV star Imogen Thomas has revealed the struggles Nikki Grahame faced in the days before she died.
Nikki Grahame's mum believes going on Big Brother played role in 'saving her life'
Nikki Grahame’s mum has opened up about the impact Big Brother had on the late reality star while speaking in a new Channel 4 documentary, saying that she believes the show helped to ‘save her daughter’s life’. In April last year, it was announced that Grahame had died at the age of 38 after suffering from anorexia throughout her life. Her friends had organised a fundraising page online to help raise money for the widely-loved TV personality to receive treatment at a specialist facility for anorexia, with donations reaching tens of thousands of pounds prior to her death.