'Big Brother' to pay tribute to Goody

Big Brother producers have vowed to pay tribute to Jade Goody when the show returns for its tenth series this summer, a report claims.

Goody, who died following a battle with cancer today, became an overnight star after appearing on the Channel 4 reality show in 2002.

An insider told the News Of The World: "Jade was Big Brother. She completely embodied the show.

"This series is a milestone for the show, reaching the decade, so it will be made in tribute to Jade. The series is dedicated to her."

The programme's host Davina McCall is expected to speak about her memories of Goody in the live launch episode. A tribute video of the star's best moments on the show is also likely to feature.

The Big Brother source added: "We have all looked on in horror at what was happening to [Jade] after she became ill. Our biggest star, our only real star, faded in front of our eyes.

"We cannot deny Jade's importance to Big Brother and we definitely can't deny how much she meant to our viewers. They genuinely loved her and so did we."

Goody was first diagnosed with cervical cancer in August last year. The disease later spread to her liver, bowel and groin.