Nikki Osborne
Nikki Osborne | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 19, 1981 Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia |
| Occupations | Actress, television presenter, Comedian |
| Years active | 2003-present |
| Spouse |
Jeremy Starr (m. 2007) |
| Children | 2 |
Nikki Osborne is an Australian actress and television presenter. She is best known as a former host of the now-defunct late night interactive quiz series, Quizmania (Nine Network, 2006–07). Osborne featured the American mini-series The Mystery of Natalie Wood (2003) and the 2004 film Ned. In 2020 she appeared in the sixth season of the Australian version of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.
Career
Television and film
One of three originals, Osborne was a host on the Australian phone-in quiz show Quizmania, broadcast on the Nine Network in the late-night time slot, post-midnight. Osborne left the show in May 2007 to work on the new Mick Molloy comedy series, The Nation.
In 2003, Osborne played Tiffany in the Australian film Ned.
In 2004, Osborne featured in American mini-series The Mystery of Natalie Wood, playing the part of Jackie Estes, Natalie Wood's best friend. In 2004, she performed in the Australian television mini-series Jessica as the Thomas daughter, Gwendolyn.[1]
Osborne was a cast member in the Nine Network sketch and current affairs comedy show The Nation, hosted by Mick Molloy. She was absent from episodes 10-12 of the run but returned for the final episode in August 2007.
In July 2014, Osborne was one of the ensemble cast in the Channel 7 sketch comedy show Kinne, in a variety of roles revealing her genuine talent for madcap, Aussie humour.
In 2020, Osborne joined the sixth season of the Australian version of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.[2] She was eliminated on 19 January 2020 and finished in 13th place.[3]
Osborne has also featured in a number of television advertisements, including for Australian chain of cinema multiplexes, Greater Union, footwear retailer The Athlete's Foot, Streets ice cream and for Capital One credit cards in the United States.[1] She appeared in a TV commercial for AAMI car insurance. In 2013, she played "Zoe" in the Australian Unity advertising campaign, featuring her as a 20-something blogger.
Radio
In January 2025, Osborne joined Nova 106.9 to host Ash, Luttsy & Nikki Osborne.[4] She resigned from the show in December 2025.
Video podcast
In May 2026, she began hosting Nova's first video podcast Bush Deep, playing the character "Bushie".[5]
She interviewed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for an episode released in July 2026. During the episode, she him to play a game of "date, marry, shag", in which he said he would "all of the above" to Kylie Minogue. He subsequently apologised, after complaints from some parliamentarians.[6]
Music
In 2004, Osborne toured with performer Jon English as a lead singer.[1]
Personal life
Osborne married long term boyfriend, Jeremy Starr, on 6 October 2007. The couple has two children.[7]
References
- 1 2 3 "Biography". Nikki Osborne professional website. 24 March 2007. Archived from the original on 9 April 2007. Retrieved 11 April 2007.
- ↑ Whitehead, Mat (5 January 2020). "I'm A Celebrity 2020: Meet The Celebs Heading Into The Jungle". 10 Daily. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ↑ Whitehead, Mat (20 January 2020). "'I Just Wanted A Chance To Be A Hero': Nikki Osborne Dishes On Unlikely Friendships And Her Babysitting Nightmare". 10 Daily. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
- ↑ Patterson, Sarah (26 November 2024). "Nikki Osborne announced as new co-host of Nova 106.9 Breakfast". Radio Today. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ↑ "NOVA Makes Video-First Debut With Bush Deep". podnews.net. Podnews LLC. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
- ↑ Tregenza, Holly. "Anthony Albanese 'unequivocally' apologises for saying he would 'shag' Australian singer Kylie Minogue during podcast game". ABC.net.au/news. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
- ↑ Rey, Elaine (19 November 2022). "Know All About I'm A Celebrity Nikki Osborne Wiki Facts!". Aussie Celebs. Retrieved 14 February 2023.