Channel 4's Jade Goody Tribute

6 months ago 01st May 13:00

'Big Brother' bosses will air a Jade Goody tribute show.

A two-part documentary will celebrate the life of the reality TV star, who lost her battle with cancer in March aged 27.

Bosses of the Channel 4 show initially said they would not give Jade her own memorial show, but changed their minds following the public outpouring of emotion when she died.

An insider told Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "We weren't going to do a dedicated show on Jade because she had only just died and everyone was a little overwhelmed by it all. It took a few weeks for her death to truly sink in.

"But it was clear from the support Jade and her family got from the public that there is great affection for her. We are planning a series of shows to mark our tenth anniversary and it would be a real shame not to give Jade her own show, separate from the others.

We weren't going to do a dedicated show on Jade because she had only just died and everyone was a little overwhelmed by it all. It took a few weeks for her death to truly sink in.

"It will be a celebration of her life, rather than a sad look back."

Jade shot to fame when she entered the 'Big Brother' house in 2002. She also appeared on 'Celebrity Big Brother' in 2007, where she famously clashed with Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty.

In 2008, while she was starring in the Indian version of 'Big Brother', Jade was told she had been diagnosed with cervical cancer, and flew immediately home.

The documentary - which will feature memorable clips of Jade's time inside the 'Big Brother' house, as well as other footage - will be screened on E4 in June.