Nicky Buckley | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nicole Maree Louise Buckley (1965-11-25)25 November 1965 (age 59) Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Australiantelevision presenter &model |
| Years active | 1985−2017; 2025 |
| Known for | Sale of the Century (1993-1999) |
| Spouse | Murray Bingham |
| Children | 3 |
Nicole Maree Louise Buckley-Bingham (born 25 November 1965) is an Australiantelevision presenter andmodel.
Buckley is best known for co-hostingSale of the Century for six years from 1994 until 1999.[1]
In 1991, Buckley co-hosted a revival of Network 10 dating showPerfect Match calledBlind Date withGreg 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 onBlind Date, which prompted her to have acting and voice lessons.[4]
In late 1991, Buckley starred in an adaption of Jerome McDonough's playJuvie.[5] At the end of 1993, fiveSale 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 onSale of the Century in 1994, Buckley guest-starred on the Nine Network sitcomThe Bob Morrison Show.[8]
In October 1995, Buckley became the face of a national advertising campaign forSuzuki.[9][10]
In 1997, Buckley prompted a national debate relating to her continuing to co-hostSale 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 onSale of the Century, Buckley-Bingham presentedHot Box Office onFoxtel pay TV, followed by presenting family and parenting segments onGood Morning Australia onNetwork Ten andToday on theNine Network. She filled in forKerri-Anne Kennerley onKerri-Anne.
In 2005, Buckley competed on thethird season ofDancing with the Stars on theSeven Network.[15]
In 2006, Buckley became the host ofTalk to the Animals.[16]
In 2013, Buckley was a fill-in presenter forSonia Kruger onMornings.[citation needed]
In 2022, Buckley co-hosted a podcast series on ageing calledOldie Goodie, alongside Matthew Ferguson and Melissa Levi.[17]
In April 2024, it was announced Buckley had joined the revival of Seven Network's lifestyle programMelbourne Weekender.[18]
From January–February 2025, Buckley competed on theeleventh season ofI'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.[1]
Buckley is married to Murray Bingham (who was also onSale for many years), and they have three sons together.[19]
She is a regular contributor to many charities, including supporting research intoovarian cancer[20] and bushfire preparedness.[21]