Nikki Osborne (born 19 July 1981) is an Australian comedian, actress, television presenter and former model. Osborne is best known as a former host of the now-defunct late night interactive quiz series, ''

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'' (

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, 2006–2007). Osborne has also featured in feature film productions such as the American mini-series, ''The Mystery of Natalie Wood'' (2003) and '' Ned'' (2004). She appeared in the sixth season of the Australian version of '' I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!''.

Career

Television

Osborne has appeared on '' Celebrity Name Game'', ''

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'' and ''

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''. One of three originals, Osborne was a host on the Australian phone-in quiz show ''

'', broadcast on the

in the late-night time slot (post-midnight). Osborne left the show on 12 May 2007 to work on the new Mick Molloy comedy series, ''

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''. In 2004 Osborne featured in American mini-series ''

The Mystery of Natalie Wood ''The Mystery of Natalie Wood'' is a two-part 2004 made-for-TV biographical film directed by Peter Bogdanovich. Partly based on the biographies ''Natasha: the Biography of Natalie Wood'' written by Suzanne Finstad and ''Natalie & R.J.'' written by ...

'', playing the part of Jackie Estes, Natalie Wood's best friend. That same year saw her play a part in the Australian television mini-series '' Jessica'' as the Thomas daughter, Gwendolyn. Osborne has also featured in a number of

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s including for Australian chain of cinema multiplexes,

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, footwear retailer

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, Streets ice cream and for

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credit cards in the United States. More recently, she appeared in a TV commercial for

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car insurance and was "Zoe" in the

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advertising campaign, featuring her as a 20-something blogger. In July, 2014, Osborne was one of the ensemble cast in the Channel 7 sketch comedy 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!''. She was eliminated on 19 January 2020 and finished in 13th place.

Film and music

Osborne was in the

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'' Ned'' in 2003, playing the role of a 14-year-old virginal whore named Tiffany. In 2004 Osborne toured with performer

Jon English Jonathan James English (26 March 1949 – 9 March 2016) was an English-born Australian singer, songwriter, musician and actor. He emigrated from England to Australia with his parents in 1961. He was an early vocalist and rhythm guitarist for S ...

as a lead singer.

Print publications

Via public demand, Osborne featured in the January 2007 edition of ''

Ralph Ralph (pronounced ; or ,) is a male given name of English, Scottish and Irish origin, derived from the Old English ''Rædwulf'' and Radulf, cognate with the Old Norse ''Raðulfr'' (''rað'' "counsel" and ''ulfr'' "wolf"). The most common forms ...

'' magazine.

The Nation

Osborne was also a cast member in the

sketch and current affairs comedy show ''

'', hosted by

Mick Molloy Michael Molloy (born 11 July 1966) is an Australian comedian, writer, producer, actor and television and radio presenter who has been active in radio, television, stand-up and film. He currently hosts ''The Front Bar'' on the Seven Network. L ...

. She was absent from episodes 10-12 of the run but returned for the final episode on Wednesday 29 August 2007.

Personal life

Osborne married long term boyfriend, Jamie Starr, on 6 October 2007 and the couple have two children together.

References

External links

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Nikki Osborne fan club and gallery

MySpace website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Osborne, Nikki 1981 births Living people Australian television actresses Australian film actresses People from Brisbane Australian women comedians I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (Australian TV series) participants