Nicky Buckley

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Nicky Buckley
Born
Nicole Maree Louise Buckley

(1965-11-25) 25 November 1965 (age 59)
Australia
NationalityAustralian
OccupationAustralian television presenter & model
Years active1985−2017
Known for Sale of the Century (1993-1999)
SpouseMurray Bingham
Children3

Nicole Maree Louise Buckley-Bingham (born 25 November 1965) is an Australian television presenter and model.

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Bucky is best known for co-hosting Sale of the Century for six years from 1994 until 1999. [1]

Career

In 1991, Buckley co-hosted a revival of Network 10 dating show Perfect Match called Blind Date with Greg Evans. [2] [3] After six months in the role, Buckley was replaced by Ankie Nordberg. [4] In 2025, Buckley claimed she was "shattered" and "embarrassed" when she lost the job on Blind Date which prompted her to have acting and voice lessons. [4]

In late 1991, Buckley starred in an adaption of Jerome McDonough's play Juvie. [5]   At the end of 1993, five Sale of the Century models were given a chance to co-host in the final week with Buckley being the successful candidate. [6] [7]

After commencing her role on Sale of the Century in 1994, Buckley guest starred on the Nine Network sitcom The Bob Morrison Show. [8]

In October 1995, Buckley became the face of a national advertising campaign for Suzuki. [9] [10]

In 1997, Buckley prompted a national debate relating to her continuing to co-host Sale of the Century while heavily pregnant. [11] [12] [13]

In December 1999, it was confirmed the Nine Network had decided not to renew Buckley's contract and would therefore not return to the show in 2000. [14] She was succeeded by Karina Brown.

After finishing on Sale of the Century, Buckley-Bingham presented Hot Box Office on Foxtel pay TV, followed by presenting family and parenting segments on Good Morning Australia on Network Ten and Today on the Nine Network. She filled in for Kerri-Anne Kennerley on Kerri-Anne .

In 2005, Buckley competed on the third season of Dancing with the Stars on the Seven Network. [15]

In 2006, Buckley became the host of Talk to the Animals . [16]

In 2013, Buckley was a fill-in presenter for Sonia Kruger on Mornings .[ citation needed ]

In 2022, Buckley co-hosted a podcast series on ageing called Oldie Goodie, alongside Matthew Ferguson and Melissa Levi. [17]

In April 2024, it was announced Buckley had joined the revival of Seven Network's lifestyle program Melbourne Weekender. [18]

In January 2025, Buckley commenced competed on the eleventh season of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. [1]

Personal life

Buckley is married to Murray Bingham (who was also on "Sale" for many years), and they have three sons together. [19]

She is a regular contributor to many charities, including supporting research into ovarian cancer [20] and bushfire preparedness. [21]

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References

  1. 1 2 Knox, David (20 January 2025). "I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here 2025: meet the cast". TV Tonight. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  2. ↑ "Old Friend. New Face". The Age. 18 February 1991. p. 12. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  3. ↑ Enker, Debi (24 February 1991). "The same, but different". The Age. p. 38. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  4. 1 2 Haigh, Joshua (20 January 2025). "'Shattered': I'm A Celebrity star Nicky Buckley reveals she was fired from TV gig". news.com.au. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  5. ↑ "Nicky Buckley starring in "Juvie"". The Age. 29 November 1991. p. 49. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  6. ↑ "Television this week: Sale of the Century". The Sydney Morning Herald. 5 December 1993. p. 204. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  7. ↑ Sadlier, Kevin (30 January 2025). "Airwaves: Backyard find". Airwaves: Backyard find. p. 118. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  8. ↑ "Television this week: The Bob Morrison Show". The Age. 12 June 1994. p. 88. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  9. ↑ "What made Nicky Buckley go public?". The Age. 23 October 1995. p. 13. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  10. ↑ "No big discounts for Suzuki". The Age. 9 November 1995. p. 28. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  11. ↑ Hooks, Barbara (27 April 1997). "Should this woman be on TV?". The Age. p. 1,3. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  12. ↑ Browne, Rachel (4 May 1997). "They've got Buckley's!". The Sun-Herald. p. 18. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  13. ↑ Haigh, Joshua (22 January 2025). "'Hate': Nicky Buckley reveals her side of wild pregnancy scandal". news.com.au. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  14. ↑ "Briefs: Buckley leaves Nine Network". The Age. 18 December 1999. p. 4. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  15. ↑ "Ada takes out Dancing With The Stars", Theage.com.au (9 November 2005). Retrieved 18 February 2013.
  16. ↑ Nicky Buckley's show of animal surprise. Geelongadvertiser.com.au (31 January 2008). Retrieved 18 February 2013.
  17. ↑ Knight, Deborah (30 March 2022). "'Just go for it!': How you should celebrate the joy of getting older". 2GB. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  18. ↑ Knox, David (12 April 2024). "Seven revives Melbourne Weekender". TV Tonight. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  19. ↑ Nicky Buckley. Aww.ninemsn.com.au (22 September 2005). Retrieved 18 February 2013.
  20. ↑ Nicky Buckley and husband take a long walk to China. Geelongadvertiser.com.au (29 March 2008). Retrieved 18 February 2013.
  21. ↑ Nicky Buckley joins fire safety campaign. News.smh.com.au (4 April 2009). Retrieved 18 February 2013.

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