Viewers of the new Jade Goody documentary have expressed horror after learning that the reality TV star was diagnosed with cervical cancer while on the Indian version of Big Brother, with the moment broadcast on television.
The documentary, titled 'Jade: The Reality Star Who Changed Britain', reveals that Goody was called into the diary room to receive the devastating news in 2008, just two days into her appearance on Bigg Boss. Producers chose to air the footage of her tearful phone call with doctors in London, sparking outrage from viewers a decade after her death.
In a clip from the show, Goody said: 'I had no idea that that conversation was being filmed... it was not right.' She described feeling 'lonely' and 'just wanted to be cuddled' after learning she was the last to know about her diagnosis.
Social media users reacted with disbelief, with one tweeting: 'I can't believe they actually aired the moment when she was told she had cancer #JadeGoody.' Another wrote: 'Imagine being told on TV that you have cancer for the whole world to see... million miles away from your friends and family on your own with strangers.'
The documentary also covered Goody's final months, including her wedding to Jack Tweed one month before her death on Mother's Day 2009 at age 27. Her mother Jackiey Budden broke down recalling her grandson Freddie's reaction to his mother's death.
Despite the controversy, many praised Goody for raising awareness of cervical cancer and encouraging women to attend smear tests, calling it her 'true legacy'.
