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Originally Posted by Shaun

OK, sure, she had a handful of memorable and funny catchphrases/tantrums but really from all perspectives we judge and worship housemates today she'd fall flat:

- 'Showmances' are a huge no-no nowadays and the Pete storyline basically sealed his win whilst just showed her as a bit of a possessive, immature brat.
- In terms of 'gameplay' she threw a fit over the most insignificant of obstacles and made herself an easy public target if there were ever to be a "whole house up" situation. There was and she was toast.
- 'Melodrama'. There isn't a housemate more melodramatic than her. Would we tolerate her diary room moments today? I mean I'm not seeing many differences between her and Mark.
- The bigotry/weight comments. We all leapt at Helen and Ash for calling Jale cruel words associated with her size, but she routinely referred to Richard as a 'big fat ox' and made various transphobic comments about Sam (that I'm hoping troy will fill us in on).

Literally all she was good for was the opportunity to see what a child would be like in the house.

Finished? Ok.

Nikki provided entertainment throughout the series, you think we would have tolerated it if there was all this drama without the lighter moments of Nikki? We wouldn't, and I'd say she's one of the most remembered housemates throughout the general public. The difference between Nikki and Mark's diary room outburts is that Mark is fake and not funny, whilst Nikki is real and funny (the first time around, the second time was most definitely fake but funny still). Nikki survived until day 58 annoying the hell out of everybody, I think that's a plus point, plus the fact she got sent back into the house makes her a memorable housemates. And the weight comments may have been unnecessary, but they're very minor compared to some of the bullying going on throughout that series. And she made Ultimate Big Brother and came second