Nikki Osborne

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, Quizmania (Nine Network, 2006–07). Osborne has 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!.^[1]

Nikki Osborne
Born	(1981-07-19) 19 July 1981 (age 44) Redcliffe, Queensland
Occupations	Comedian, actress, model, television presenter
Spouse	Jeremy Starr ​ (m. 2007)​
Children	2

Career

Television

One of three originals^{[clarification needed]}, 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 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.^[2]

Osborne has 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.^[2]

More recently, she appeared in a TV commercial for AAMI car insurance. In 2013, she was "Zoe" in the Australian Unity advertising campaign, featuring her as a 20-something blogger.^{[citation needed]}

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.^{[citation needed]}

In 2020, Osborne joined the sixth season of the Australian version of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.^[1] She was eliminated on 19 January 2020 and finished in 13th place.^[3]

Radio

In January 2025, Osborne joined Nova 106.9 to host Ash, Luttsy & Nikki Osborne.^[4] She resigned from the show in December 2025.

Film and music

In 2003, Osborne was in the Australian film Ned, playing the role of a 14-year-old virginal whore named Tiffany.

In 2004, Osborne toured with performer Jon English as a lead singer.^[2]

Print publications

Due to public demand, Osborne featured in the January 2007 edition of Ralph magazine.

The Nation

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.

Personal life

Osborne married long term boyfriend, Jeremy Starr, on 6 October 2007. The couple have two children together.^[5]