Michael Jackson 'phones Jade Goody'

Michael Jackson has telephoned Jade Goody to give the terminally ill reality TV star his support, it has been claimed.

The pop superstar knew Goody after she starred alongside his brother Jermaine on Celebrity Big Brother in 2007, The Sun reports.

A friend said: "He learned of Jade's suffering and wanted to lend his support and comfort her at this awful time.

"When she was told Michael was on the phone her eyes lit up and she mustered all the strength she could to have a chat.

"It gave her a real boost and hope that she'll be alive to watch him perform in the summer."

Jackson also spoke to Goody's husband Jack Tweed when she became too ill to continue the conversation, and promised the pair and their children VIP tickets to his comeback shows in July.