Ask Nikki...

By popular demand, it's time for another Ask Nikki.

As always, the rules:

• If asking a question, prefix your comment with: "Question:" to differentiate questions from general comments on this thread.
• Check the earlier comments to see if someone else has already asked and avoid repetition. As we moderate all comments, if an earlier comment hasn't been approved yet, any duplicate comments which are submitted in the interim may be discarded. Don't be upset.
• When leaving a comment, if you are not registered, click "other" and enter a name, rather than 'anonymous'. This goes for all comments on this site.
  
• Be polite and respectful.
• Be creative!
• Be quick...

Also, before posting, please check the last Ask Nikki and avoid repeat questions.

Nikki will answer her favourite questions in this thread, so check back here shortly.

Update: No, Nikki will not marry you, please stop asking.

Nikki Responds:

Timbo, I would feel very satisfied. It's hard to get the industries attention and respect in the middle of the night. No talk that I have heard. We always win the ratings. The first.

Kizza, and yes I do know how to pronounce your name. A lot are made up on he spot but a lot are borrowed also. I only really go to industry functions. We are always working at the prime party time of the night. It's alright.

Josh, They hired the two new hosts so that we don't get burnout.

Peter C, I moved to Melbourne cos I was a bit of a gypsy. I've lived in three cities now and several different houses. I'm pretty sure I'll stay where I am now. I didn't choose acting, it chose me.

Renee, I didn't know what to expect. The response has been fantastic.

Jared, I love Gwen Stefani. I played the clarinet and the guitar for a while.

Peter, Was it poo water or was it shower and drinking water?? I thinks it's gross. I think they should have desalimentation plants (or whatever they are called) or stop growing rice as that takes up most of the water.

Michael, I have no idea. I would say so. My real name is Nicole!!

Jack, Will I marry you?? Oh geez.

Notyourrealname, Ummm. It would be creative. Either: Dancer, Singer or a Copywriter. Actually, yes, a copywriter. I would love to write the scripts for TVC's (TV Commercials) and come up with concepts for large companies. Fave food?? Red chicken curry, coffee, lasagne, and a hot bbq chicken.

Rob, I walk my dog now. Swim at the beach. Go shopping and talk to producers about future projects.

John, I have thought about it but I'd doubt that if I won, I'd get to keep the money.

Grant, I was down to the last two girls for both Cyber Girl and Power Rangers!! Is that butt kicking enough?? I nearly got the show LOST too by the way. Plus, House of Wax. There have been a few biggins that I have been up for. Gothica etc etc. I have been around for a while.
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Thanks Nikki, and thank you everyone for submitting your interesting questions.

Questions are now closed.

Highlights

Thanks to the hard work of a dedicated bunch, there are now so many Nikki and Quizmania videos on Youtube, it's sometimes hard to keep up.

Anthony Giannotti has cut together a bunch of highlights from similar videos. Regular readers will have seen plenty of this footage previously, however it still cracks us up every time..

Well done Anthony.

Of course Phantasmal continues to have the definitive library.

Ask Nikki...

No more questions for now. We'll have another round soon. Thanks to everyone who wrote in. Nikki has answered some more, below.

Via comments, leave any questions you would like to ask her. The best examples will be answered by Nikki.

The Rules

• If asking a question, prefix your comment with: "Question:" to differentiate questions from general comments on this thread.
• Check the earlier comments to see if someone else has already asked and avoid repetition. As we moderate all comments, if an earlier comment hasn't been approved yet, any duplicate comments which are submitted in the interim may be discarded. Don't be upset.)
• When leaving a comment, if you are not registered, click "other" and enter a name, rather than anonymous. This goes for all comments on this site.
  
• Be polite and respectful.
• Be creative!
• Be quick...

Update - Yes! There is a pull-out poster of Nikki in this month's Ralph Mag (with Jessica Simpson on the cover)

Thanks for all your questions so far. Nikki Responds:

Hi Benny, Yes, Kato will be visiting when we do a dog theme show. The sooner the better I say!!

Marty, I don't maintain my sanity at all!! I think I come across as mad on the show. It's my alter ego at play!!

Anon, Not sure as yet what I will be doing. I have a few irons in the fire. I would love to host a variety show or work on a comedy.

Grant, I would love to star in a comedy!!

Peter, The doors that are opening are doors of recognition. Your support has been noticed by the networks and producers. You make me appear bankable! Jessica is a mini series that was on Channel 10 a few years back. It won best miniseries at the Logies and at overseas film festivals. I'm not flying China air again after we ran out of fuel and had to land on an island at a military base. Scary stuff.

D, I myself did not go to Humpybong. I went to Grace. My mum was a year one or 3 teacher there. Thanks!!

Sarah, No, I don't really get into trouble with the producers. Not bad trouble anyway. They usually just say "oh s**t Nik, you just did it again!". That's about it.

Update II: Nikki answers more questions.

Evangelion, I am slightly allergic to Kato, but I'm sure I will get over it. Yeah, I've basicaly got the hang of the hour. I prefer screen at the moment but I am sure I will want to occasionally go back to the stage. I filmed my US work at Fox Studios in Sydney. As for Myspace, I simply couldn't keep up and I felt like I was living on the computer. Not healthy.

Rexi, My middle name is MAY. My favourite ice cream flavour is mint choc chip. I enjoy scootering on hot days, the beach, eggs bennedict and playing with my puppy.

Anon, A girl never reveals secrets about her hair.

Drew, It's a mole!! Moley moley moley!!! No significance whatsoever with the necklace.

Jared, Secret squirrel.

Robbity, Sorry robbity, I'm not into the whole blind marriage thing.

Thomas, Yes, I get recognised. It's fine. It doesn't inhibit my lifestyle.

Jeffrey, I got the role through many many long intensive auditions. Why are people my fans?? I don't know. Probably because I am unconventional, unsafe and I break the rules. When the phones are down?? I have no idea why that happens or what happens behind the scenes. All I know is all of a sudden I lose contact with the producer and so I have to just babble away until he says we are back.

Storme, It's Quizmania land!! It's amazing. There are fluffy animals floating around drinking lattes!! Not really. I don't want to spoil the illusion.

Peter, It sounds like hell!!

Jack, My favourite movie changes. At present it is Anchorman. I am not sure if I got your myspace message. Kato is a german sheperd!!

Erich, Yes. I have an older sister with two babies who lives in canada. That's why I am always skiing. I'm afraid she is very married and ridiculously happy.

Open Thread

Nikki has been forced to close down her Myspace page, due to some inconsiderate (and none too bright) fools and their stupid shenanigans.

Astute readers may also note we have closed the Guest Uploads folder of the Nikki Osborne Gallery for related reasons we shan't go into.

This is of course a shame, and all we can say to the perpetrators, is that Quizmania is for people with a chronological age over 18 and a mental age over three. Great screen-grabs or other media can still be emailed to us.

However, there's some good news - the Nikki Osborne Cartoon Contest will be closing at the end of this month and we now have some prizes, hot autographed photos and t-shirts, so if you still haven't submitted your artwork, now is your last chance.

Finally, thanks to everyone who's been voting in the FHM poll. We're sure they've never seen anything like this! It's nearly Logie time and we'll be calling on fans to line up at the voting booth next week and help Nikki's nomination.

And now, via comments: Declare your thoughts.

Aerobics Oz Osborne Style

Quizmania's phones went down last night, for even longer than the famous Phones Down incident when the show started.

Nikki had to ad-lib, with the help of Brad the Amazing Juggling Cameraman, and the results... Well, just see for yourself, thanks to our Phantasmal.

Part 1 - Phones have gone down
Part 2 - Juggling Nikki
Part 3 - Juggling Brad
Part 4 - Adam Pwnd and Rob's great impersonations
Part 5 - Rob's lousy impersonations
Part 6 - All about Humpybong
Part 7 - Nikki does Aerobics and says "this is so going to be on Youtube tomorrow". Gee, do you think?
Part 8 - Nikki gives shout-outs to her fans - Hey Martin the Thrash Metal Head, Nikki's still struggling with yours!
Part 9 - So long, farewell...

Also, if you haven't seen Nikki's (savage) new puppy, meet Kato.

Regular viewers know Nikki's just as much fun when the phones are working.

Remember the hat?

How about Minties, Pumas and Nikki dancing...

News and Updates

Firstly, we've received a few great entries for the Nikki Osborne Cartoon Contest. We'll be publishing them soon, so if you haven't had a go, sharpen your pencils and get cracking!

Secondly, and somewhat off-topic, this comment by Stevie, prompted a reply by Trev, which whilst inflammatory, could also be the funniest comment ever posted here.

Speaking of which, all comments here are moderated. This sometimes means there will be a delay before your comment appears. We'll get to them eventually. However, any comments which are profane, unintelligble, or irrelevant won't see daylight. Nikkiosborne.com is getting thousands of visitors a month, and we need to keep it relevant. Fair criticism is fine of course, nastiness is not - this includes comments about other TV presenters.

If anyone is interested in helping out with the site, drop us a line.

Sticky Buzz Monkey

Thanks to Phantasmal, two more great videos.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year everybody.

Luckily Jake set the video recorder before hitting the town so we could see how much fun Nikki and the Crew were having.

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Don't forget, entries for the Nikki Osborne Cartoon Contest are closing soon.