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New Straits Times
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
Nikki Palikat confirms split from French beau
Your browser does not support the audio element. SINGER Nikki Palikat has confirmed that her relationship with a French man ended around six months ago. The 40-year-old Sabahan, whose full name is Nicolette Louise Palikat, said that they parted ways amicably and she is now content with living on her own. "There's nothing between us anymore. I'm single but not available. We've been apart for six months, and this is the first time I've been single in 15 years. "So, this is the time for me to live solo and have fun. I want things to be different. We also can't force things to happen, and we can't blame anyone. "We went our separate ways amicably," she said when met at The Chosen One Xtra press conference recently. However, Nikki said that the breakup had also made her somewhat sad. "We have to remind ourselves that everything happens for a reason. This situation is like a season; every season will surely pass. "When the season is over, we can look back and be grateful that we got through it. We become more mature and wiser," she said. Despite the sadness, the 'Pinta', 'Caramu', and 'Selamat Tinggal' singer remains open to meeting new people and settling down again if there's a suitable match. "I'm still open to getting married again. If there's a suitable man, why not? I'm a romantic person. I like marriage, and if the opportunity arises to fall in love again, I'm open to it. "I think I could be a good wife after what I've been through in life," she said, adding that she isn't actively seeking a partner at present. Last year, Nikki was reported to be in a relationship with a French man. They met when Nikki sought chiropractic treatment from him. The singer was previously married to composer Audi Mok in June 2009, but they divorced in June 2022. They have a 15-year-old son, Liam Mok.
Daily Mirror
19 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
'I felt more tired than usual - doctors gave me a 1% chance of survival'
Nikki Owen, 65, asked her sister to call an ambulance, then went into cardiac arrest A woman who was "rescued" by her sister following a cardiac arrest that left her paralysed and "unlikely to survive" has expressed her determination to demonstrate there is "life after a spinal injury". Nikki Owen, 65, experienced a cardiac arrest in February 2025 after feeling "more tired than usual". Her sister Sally, 63, administered CPR until paramedics arrived and Nikki was rushed to hospital, where her family was advised to brace for the worst. After awakening paralysed from the chest down, Nikki has made an astonishing recovery and now aims to participate in the Inter Spinal Unit Games in September, where she will compete alongside patients from across the UK who are recovering from spinal injuries. She will be participating in swimming, shooting, badminton and table tennis events. "There is life after a spinal injury, and there is hope," Nikki said. "If we open our minds to what we can do, rather than focus on what we can't, then you suddenly start to realise that all sorts of things are possible. I just want to make every second of my life count now, however it unfolds." Nikki, a trauma counsellor from Sevenoaks, Kent, said she "always kept very fit" and attended the gym every morning. She only has "a hazy recollection" of the weeks leading up to her cardiac arrest in February, but added: "Everybody who knows me said there were no warning signs, except I had complained of feeling more tired than usual." In a stroke of luck, her sister Sally decided to bring forward a planned visit by a few days. "I was tired that night, which was unusual for me," Nikki remembered. "She's normally a late riser, but she woke up early and messaged me. I went into her room and said: 'I don't feel very well, would you call an ambulance?' Then I passed out and went into cardiac arrest." Sally promptly dialled emergency services and began performing CPR on her sister. By pure chance, an ambulance was in the vicinity and arrived within six minutes, taking over from Sally. Nikki said: "All she could hear was 'no heartbeat, nothing'. Finally, they managed to get a heartbeat of nine beats a minute. I feel quite upset that my heart was really struggling to stay alive." Nikki was rushed to hospital with a tear in her aorta, meaning CPR was pushing blood into her lungs. "My family was told that I had a 1% chance of survival," she revealed. Nikki's daughter Rosie, 31, had just touched down in Singapore when her husband rang her with the news. Nikki said: "She had to do a 30-hour journey back, praying that I wasn't going to die before she got there. She phoned my brother and asked if he could hold the phone near my ear, even though I wasn't conscious, and she just said how much she loved me and everything." Doctors warned her family she was "likely to be brain-damaged". She also had collapsed lungs and broken ribs from the CPR, as well as pneumonia and sepsis. Upon waking up, she was informed that the incident had left her permanently paralysed from the chest down. "My legs felt like I was wearing tight socks made of fire, and the injury site felt like a really tight elastic band," she remembered. "I've had to get used to those two feelings." She also experiences a "phantom" sensation when she's lying in bed that her legs are bent and her feet are "squashed into really tight shoes". "Sometimes it feels so real that I have to look at my feet to see where they are," she added. In May, Nikki was moved to Stoke Mandeville Hospital's spinal unit, where she is learning to adapt to her new life. This includes how to use a wheelchair and get into bed. "It took a lot of energy to just sit in a wheelchair because I have no core (strength) – I'm like a floppy doll," she explained. After a career of helping others, Nikki said learning to accept help has been humbling but "lovely in its own way". She added that her background in trauma counselling was beneficial. "You have to accept what's happened, and that you're not being punished – you're not a bad person," she said. She had to "let go" of things such as swimming in the sea, going on long walks with friends and "dancing to lovely music". She added: "The thing that was hardest to come to terms with is the thought that I can't help my daughter like I was hoping to at the point when she has children. That took a little bit longer, but I can still be there and present." Now, Nikki concentrates on the "amazing things" she can still accomplish, including joining the Stoke Mandeville squad at the Inter Spinal Unit Games in September. "They just said it's because I'm good for team morale," she added. She will be taking part alongside patients from other spinal units across the UK in shooting, swimming, table tennis and badminton competitions. She said: "I'm really useless at everything – but I do give it a good go." The competition is attended by talent scouts for the Paralympics. She explained: "I'm not saying they'd be looking at me, but isn't it great that people who have been injured in life-changing ways have suddenly got this whole new life?" Nikki is currently adjusting to her new requirements, including purchasing shoes that accommodate her swollen feet and replacing her wardrobe of flowing garments for clothing that won't become tangled in her wheelchair. Because she hopes to one day regain her independence, she will also require accommodation with ramps, lower kitchen worktops, and light switches she can reach. Whilst the council helps with some expenses, many are not covered – and so Nikki's daughter Rosie established a fundraiser which has raised more than £16,000. "When she showed me what she'd done, it was just so overwhelming," Nikki expressed. "People have donated that I knew over 30 years ago, and other donations are from total strangers." She acknowledges there's still "a long road" to recovery, and at times, Nikki feels like she's "going backwards". She added: "I've always been very resilient, but this is the hardest thing I've ever had to go through. "But to have a 1% chance of survival, and for my sister to have been there unexpectedly, for the ambulance to have been just around the corner, I feel that I'm supposed to be alive."
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A Nikki Twist After July 23 Young and the Restless?
On the July 23 episode of The Young and the Restless, Nikki swore to Kyle that she had no idea about Victor and Audra's plan to break up him and Claire. Nikki is horrified and disgusted, and, honestly, she doesn't even believe that it's true. But what if Nikki is lying…? The Woman Behind the Man Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) has been one of Claire (Hayley Erin) and Kyle's (Michael Mealor) biggest cheerleaders. She thinks their relationship is wonderful! But what if Nikki is only saying this because she doesn't want to upset her newfound granddaughter…or the perpetually prickly Victoria (Amelia Heinle)? What if Nikki has been saying one thing… but she really feels something else? After all, Kyle had already hurt Nikki's other granddaughter, Summer. Why would Nikki want to live through Act Two of that? What if Nikki is the brains behind the whole Audra (Zuleyka Silver) plan? She's the one pulling the strings! MORE: Find out what happens next on Y&R. The Woman Behind the Woman But Nikki is smart. And, we have to assume… bored. Sure, Victor (Eric Braeden) made her head of Chancellor Industries. But you know he still controls every aspect and decision, meaning Nikki is left to just rubber-stamp his edicts. She needs something to keep her mind occupied. Which is how she came up with the plan to convince Audra to convince Victor to fund her company…and to earn that honor by breaking up Kyle and Claire. READ MORE: Here's what happened today on Y&R. Manipulating Victor has got to be fun for Nikki. After all, she can't possibly adore him as much as she claims to. Nikki knows all the horrible things Victor has done. She can't be that gullible. So why not have some fun? Manipulate Victor, control Audra, and break up Claire and Kyle. All in a day's work! And they all deserve it. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nikki Faces A Critical Test As Victor's Power Play Unfolds In Y&R Spoilers, July 25
The Young and the Restless spoilers for Friday, July 25 remind that Victor has the knack for making any situation about himself, while Nikki hesitates to insert herself into a delicate situation. Victor Demands the Spotlight Victor (Eric Braeden) was fine being stuck on a French mountain as long as all conversations were about him and his ongoing ownership of Chancellor Industries. Since everyone was talking and thinking about him, he could put up with the inconvenience of not being in Genoa City. But now that attention has shifted from him to the dead Damian (Jermaine Rivers)—or, worse, the obviously innocent Nick (Joshua Morrow)—Victor feels the need to roar and put everybody in their place. So, listen up. He won't be repeating himself. Kyle's Plea Puts Nikki In a Tight Spot Kyle (Michael Mealor) went running to Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) to tell her about big, bad Victor (Eric Braeden) colluding with Audra (Zuleyka Silver) to break up Kyle and his latest true love, Claire (Hayley Erin). Kyle needs Nikki to fix this! Now! But that would put Nikki (is she in on the whole thing?) in the position of disagreeing with Victor. And he hates that. Is now a good time for them to be at odds? When they should be working together for Nick… and against Cane (Billy Flynn). READ THIS: Will Lily find love with this unexpected Y&R hottie? Billy and Sally's Unexpected Offer Billy (Jason Thompson) has been so busy yelling at Jack (Peter Bergman) for not agreeing with everything Billy says that he hasn't had much time for Sally (Courtney Hope). She's been swimming a lot off-screen. But now she's back, dried off, and itching to do something productive. Good thing Nick and Sharon (Sharon Case) need help. Will Sally and Billy step up? And what will they ask for in return? Because no one on that mountain is doing ANYTHING unless there's something in it for them. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Young and the Restless spoilers week of July 28-August 1
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. There's a lot of drama in Genoa City on The Young and the Restless this week. Let's take a look at all of the thrilling stories coming up this week with The Young and the Restless spoilers for the week of July 28-August 1. More Soaps News SIGN UP FOR THE WHAT TO WATCH SOAPBOX NEWSLETTERGeneral Hospital spoilers week of July 28-August 1Days of Our Lives spoilers week of July 28-August 1Beyond the Gates spoilers week of July 28-August 1The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers week of July 28-August 1 Below you will find The Young and the Restless spoilers for the week of July 28 below, courtesy of Soap Opera News: Monday, July 28"Victor and Nikki make surprising decisions to protect their family. Chance maintains law and order at the chateau, and Nick and Sharon discuss their complicated past." Tuesday, July 29"Phyllis and Billy defend Cane. Kyle and Audra's power struggle takes a dangerous turn, and Lily informs Nate about Damian's passing." Wednesday, July 30"Victor teaches Cane a hard lesson. Victoria and Adam call a truce, and Nate shares bad news with Amy." Thursday, July 31"Victor unites his family, Jack and Diane worry about Kyle, and things get complicated for Nick and Sharon." Friday, August 1"Jack makes a sacrifice for Billy, Daniel is skeptical of Phyllis' latest plan, and Tessa receives help from a new friend." If you need a refresher on what happened last week in Genoa City, here is a look back at The Young and the Restless spoilers for the week of July 21 below, courtesy of Soap Opera News: Monday, July 21: "Jack is blindsided by Billy's decision making, Phyllis protects her interests, and Kyle calls Audra's bluff." Tuesday, July 22: "Victor demands Audra to hold her end of their bargain, Nick and Sharon find themselves in a dangerous situation, and Nikki gives Cane a warning." Wednesday, July 23: "Kyle tells Nikki the truth about Victor's deal with Audra, Lily stands her ground with Phyllis , and Cane questions Amanda's loyalty" Thursday, July 24: "Victor and Chance confront a new suspect, Nick's plan to escape backfires, and Jack makes a tough decision about Billy." Friday, July 25: "Victor takes matters into his own hands. Billy and Sally work together to help an innocent victim. Nikki is backed into a corner." The Young and the Restless airs weekdays on CBS and the following day on Paramount Plus. Check your local listings to see when it comes on where you are. Solve the daily Crossword
