Reality TV star Jade Goody has been diagnosed with cancer, her spokesman has said.

The mother-of-two was given the news while appearing in the Indian version of Big Brother.

According to reports, Goody, 27, was called to the Diary Room where she spoke to her consultant in the UK by telephone. She then burst into tears and ran into the house in hysterics, telling housemates: "I have cancer".

She was immediately withdrawn from the show and is flying back home for treatment.

Her spokesman was quoted as saying: "She went for tests and results have come back and she has cancer of the womb. She was phoned up and informed. This is a massive blow for her."

Goody had reportedly undergone hospital tests earlier this month after her third cancer scare. It followed four mystery collapses.

It is believed she went on the Indian show to make amends after being accused of racism on last year's Celebrity Big Brother.

The show features 12 Indian celebrities and is hosted by Shilpa Shetty, 33, the Bollywood star who won the hearts of viewers after being bullied by Goody and other housemates.

Goody was thought to be earning up to £100,000 for her appearance on the show, called Bigg Boss.

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