Princess Nikki facts for kids
Princess Nikki was a fun British reality TV show. It starred Nikki Grahame, who was famous from another show called Big Brother. The show aired on E4 in 2006. It was about Nikki trying out different jobs.
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What Was Princess Nikki About?
This show was all about Nikki Grahame. She was known for getting upset easily. The show wanted to see if she could handle real jobs. Each episode, Nikki tried a new job. These jobs were often quite tough or messy. For example, she tried collecting rubbish. She also tried deep-sea fishing. Another job was managing waste. The main idea was to see if she would finish the tasks. Or would she quit? Sometimes, she might even get fired. This was usually because she would get very upset. These moments were called "tantrums."
Where Did the Idea Come From?
The idea for Princess Nikki came from another show. Nikki Grahame was on Big Brother before this. While on Big Brother, she had a special task. She had to be Big Brother's personal helper. This job often led to Nikki getting frustrated. She would sometimes refuse to do what she was asked. These moments gave the creators the idea for her own show. They wanted to see how she would handle different jobs in the real world.
When Did the Show Air?
Princess Nikki was shown on Wednesday nights. It was on the E4 channel. Each episode lasted about 30 minutes. The show started on September 6, 2006. It was made by a company called Endemol. This is the same company that created Big Brother. A funny presenter named Alex Zane told the story for each episode.
The Show's Theme Song
The music for Princess Nikki was very catchy. It was based on a famous song. The original song was "Hey Mickey!" by Toni Basil. It was a big hit in 1982. For Nikki's show, they changed the words. Instead of "Hey Mickey!", they sang "Hey Nikki!". This made the theme song special for her show.
Will There Be More Episodes?
Many fans wondered if there would be a second season. However, the show's creative director confirmed it was finished. His name is Philip Edgar-Jones. He said in an interview that no new episodes were planned. So, Princess Nikki was a one-season show.
