Nikki Grahame’s supportive ex-boyfriend and fellow Big Brother co-star Pete Bennett has broken down in tears in a video tribute to star.
Nikki passed away on Saturday at the age of 38 after a long battle against anorexia.
Pete posted a tribute to the former reality star in a video on his Instagram, where he broke down in tears as he raised a glass to his ex-girlfriend.
He thanked everyone for all their “heartwarming” support and donations to her fundraiser saying: “I thought to myself yeah we could save her, but we couldn’t. But it’s okay she’s in a good place and she’s not suffering anymore.
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“So I’d just like to raise a f***ing glass, or bottle of wine more like, for Nikki Grahame.”
He sobbed: “All the love from us at Big Brother Seven, we really love you Nikki and you were a true winner man, you were really great, you f***ing rocked it babes. Just want to say we’ll miss you babe. See you later Nikki.”
(Image: petebennett/Instagram)
Pete captioned the post: “Thank you for Carly Cunningham and Leon for starting the Amazing Nikki fundraiser, sadly earlier today I found out she just passed away from anorexia.
“I’m gutted, we have lost a true character, my bb7 posse feel like we’ve lost a family member, our series just wouldn’t of been the same without her!
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“Even through our ups and downs we have still remained close through the years, and it was so nice to visit again recently with my girlfriend, sing Kate bush songs and have fun like the good old days! I’m just sad that it was the last song we ever sang.
“Thank you for the memories my friend , you will sorely be missed, I hope you’re not hurting anymore and finally at peace. I’ll see you in heaven Nikki. Lots of love Pete”
Pete was flooded by comments from fans offering their condolences and support.
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One fan wrote: “Thinking of you and her family. She was a true star . She’d want you to carry on being the amazing Pete we all know and love. Shine bright for her.”
Another commented: “Awww it’s so heartbreaking. She was an absolute gem. Big hugs Pete. You were a beautiful light in her life.”
Nikki and Pete reunited just weeks before she passed away.
Fans had watched their romance blossom on the seventh series of Big Brother, and while they eventually broke up, they remained friends with Nikki saying she will “always be fond” of Pete.
Pete shared an adorable snap of him and Nikki hugging last month, captioned: “Pete and Nikki March 2021 visiting my nikki and still cuddling to this day”.
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
