Nicki Chapman: What really happened in the 90s

Nicki Chapman: What really happened in the 90s

From Second Act with Ateh Jewel by Hello! Magazine Ltd.

June 8, 2026 · 1h 23m · Episode 50

About this episode

Nicki Chapman discusses her showbiz past, brain surgery, and newfound gratitude for life at 60.

This week presenter Nicki Chapman opens up about her wild showbiz past, the terrifying brain surgery that made her face her own mortality, and why she is fiercely grateful to turn 60. After a glittering PR career looking after The Spice Girls, Take That and S Club 7, Nicki Chapman’s life came to an abrupt standstill when she was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2019. The Magic Radio host now has a renewed positivity for life after doctors warned she could have died during the operation to remove the benign tumour. Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background. Join host, midlifer, mum-of-two and divorcee Ateh Jewel as she navigates her own second act by speaking to celebrity guests about what age means to them, and how they're approaching this new phase of life. If you've got a question or dilemma you'd like Ateh, her celebrity guests and experts to answer, drop her a line at ⁠secondactpod@hellomagazine.com⁠ and make sure to tune in to hear the answer. From HELLO! magazine Producer: Millie Jackson Editor: Liam Davis Executive producers: Danielle Lawler and Isabel Mohan Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes…

People in this episode

Host: Ateh Jewel

Guest: Nicki Chapman

Topics covered

  • showbiz
  • brain surgery
  • mortality
  • positivity
  • midlife
  • celebrity

Keywords

  • Nicki Chapman
  • brain surgery
  • mortality
  • midlife
  • celebrity guests

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Spice Girls, Take That, S Club 7, Magic Radio, HELLO! magazine

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