Nikki Grahame death: Big Brother winner Pete Bennett opens up about reality star’s death in tearful interview
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Big Brother winner Pete Bennett has opened up about the death of Nikki Grahame in a tearful interview. Bennett, who dated Grahame after their time in series seven of the reality show, told Sky News that he had rushed to her house after seeing the GoFundMe page “I knew Nikki was ill in the last lockdown, she told me not to say and she was getting care. Pete Bennett and Nikki Grahame dated after their time on ‘Big Brother’ series seven "But then this second lockdown happens and I remember seeing that fundraiser that Carly and Leon had made, and I was like, ‘my God, she’s really really ill, man.’ I was in London at the time and I just got in the cab and went over there with my girlfriend, who’s a mental health nurse, and we just tried to give her as much love and support.” He added: “My heart goes out to everyone who was trying to help her, especially her best friend.” Bennett, 38, added that he thought their “great connection” and “love” would help “boost her up and out of the darkness”. He said: “This lockdown has been really hard for people with mental health issues, this has really highlighted it.” Related article: Big Brother’s Nikki Grahame starts GoFundMe for anorexia treatment as eating disorder returns Nikki Grahame seen discussing anorexia battle with Vanessa Feltz in old Big Brother clip Former Big Brother host Davina McCall led tributes to Grahame, calling her “the funniest, most bubbly sweetest girl”.
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