Grace Adams-Short, who rose to fame on Big Brother in 2006, has made explosive claims that presenter Davina McCall gave her the cold shoulder during her time on the programme. The 40-year-old reality star, now a drama school owner, described McCall as a 'b***h' and said she could tell the host did not like her, even during her eviction interview.
Davina McCall 'Never Really Friendly'
Speaking to Betway, Grace stated: 'Davina was never really friendly to me. She was a b***h! Even during my eviction interview, I could tell she didn't like me. And I've never crossed paths with her again.' The Mirror has contacted Davina's representatives for comment.
Grace shot to fame on the reality series in 2006 alongside memorable contestants including Nikki Graham and Pete Bennett. Her departure from the house became notorious when she hurled a glass of water over fellow housemate Susie Verrico following a dramatic spell in the Big Brother residence. The show proved pivotal for Grace personally, as she encountered her future husband Mikey Dalton there, with whom she has since welcomed four children.
Praise for Dermot O'Leary and Rylan Clark
Despite her criticism of Davina, Grace had warmer words for other presenters associated with the programme, including Dermot O'Leary and Rylan Clark. She praised Dermot, now a This Morning anchor, calling him 'lovely' and describing him as the 'nicest, most genuine guy' after she mentioned she had to spend a week with the star on Big Brother's Little Brother post exit. She recalled a time he stopped when he saw her on Regent Street and was 'lovely' to her mum too.
The Big Brother star also revealed that Rylan is 'such a great guy' and that they had actually met before his X Factor breakthrough 'when he still had ginger hair'.
Connections with Former Housemates
Her husband isn't the only connection Grace has maintained from the programme, as she revealed she still stays in touch with several former housemates - though notably not Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace, who 'still has a problem with me'. She recalled that during a virtual catch-up in lockdown, Aisleyne abruptly ended the call when other housemates enquired about Grace's marriage.
Regarding Nikki Graham, who sadly died in 2021 due to complications from anorexia, Grace disclosed that she 'reached out' to her before her death. Nikki had concealed her long-standing battle with the eating disorder, which began in childhood, from Big Brother producers. Though she experienced immense public affection from the programme and later reality television appearances, her mental wellbeing severely declined in 2011, leading to her being sectioned the year after. Nearly ten years later, a comparable crisis occurred, with Graham's family attempting to crowdfund for alternative treatments after those available on the NHS 'failed', but tragically it proved too late to save Nikki's life.
Grace stated: 'A few of my Big Brother housemates would reach out over messages with Nikki before her death. It was me, Imogen [Thomas], Richard [Newman] and Glyn. We'd speak to her from time to time. It was really sad.'
