Big Brother is the original reality show and has been on our screens for over 20 years - in that time, it's given us some of the most iconic and legendary cast members ever
Big Brother is often considered to be the most iconic reality TV show of all time. It takes its name from the character in George Orwell's 1949 novel Nineteen Eighty-Four and has a simple premise: it follows a group of strangers living in a house fitted with cameras and microphones recording their every move for 24 hours a day.
It was this stint on the reality show where she learned of her terminal cervical cancer diagnosis. The cancer ultimately led to her death in 2009 at just 27 years old. She also starred in her own reality series, Princess Nikki, which saw her attempt several jobs while being challenged to keep them for more than a day.Tragically, Nikki had battled an eating disorder as a child, which returned during lockdown and claimed her life in April 2021. She had previously authored two books, Dying to Be Thin and Fragile, which documented her experience with anorexia.
The girls went on to achieve huge success, including winning the 2009 Best Single Brit Award for 'The Promise.' The 39 year old tragically passed away in September 2021, which led to an outpouring of condolences, including from her former Girls Aloud bandmates.
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