Big Brother’s Jade Goody – Can You Forgive Her?

This was an email sent to Heat Magazine, February issue, from Alvita.

‘I’ve never written to a magazine before, but after reading your interview with Jade, I feel shocked and disgusted. Jade has to have 24-hour security because of death threats, and cannot return to her own home for fear of her life. Who are we to make anyone feel like this? Jade was evicted from CBB to show that this country will not put up with bullying in any form, but after reading this interview it’s clear we have learnt nothing – what Jade and her family are going through now is 100 times worse. Shilpa won CBB by being dignified and tolerant (and forgiving). Let’s take a leaf out of her book and try to do the same.’

From Marco, London, same magazine,

‘Thank you, Heat, for listening to Jade and giving us the chance to make up our own minds. The sad part is that the people who are waging a campaign against Jade are guilty of the same bullying behaviour. A mature person would follow Shilpa’s example, mending relationships. That is the only way racism and bullying will be beaten. Jade needs to learn from this – though quite frankly, I don’t think she has any other option. So yes, Jade I forgive you and I hope to see you again and again, stronger, better and more balanced.

Shilpa Shetty’s words in Reveal, February issue,

‘I’m not Mother Teresa and I don’t want to sound as if I’m trying to salvage everyone’s lives. But haven’t they been punished enough? I m not condoning what they did, but I want people to see that, compared to the pain I went through in the house, they’ve gone through that, multiplied a hundred times.’

Star Magazine, February issue, HANG IN THERE JADE

‘Am I the only person who feels any sympathy for Jade in this so-called racism saga?
Yes, the girl was a total bully to Shilpa and showed her complete lack of intelligence. However, her comments were not racially motivated and I am disgusted at how she has to apologise for something that the media has branded her.
Watching Jade on CBBLB made my heart bleed. I hope that she can recovers from this.’ Beck, Surbiton.

CHANNEL 4 TO BLAME, a letter from Rachel, Bournemouth to Reveal.

When I chat to people about the CBB sage, most people agree that it just showed how bitchy women can be.
The whole thing was blown out of proportion. Channel 4 surely had some control over what was shown and how it was edited? They should have known that certain things would have caused public uproar – but it seems they were only interested in keeping ratings up. I feel very sorry for those involved.’

It is good to see Danielle Lloyd on so many of the magazine covers, brightening our day.