Jade GoodyJade GoodyJade Goody has been hit with some shattering news.

She's been diagnosed with cervical cancer.

The 27-year-old found out she had the illness while appearing on the Indian version of Big Brother.

The Sun reports the devastating news was broken to Jade by her agent and a medical consultant, who spoke to her via telephone in the Big Brother diary room.

In footage that won't be broadcast in India, she burst into tears and told fellow housemates: "I have cancer."

The diagnosis comes from the results of medical tests Jade underwent in the UK earlier this month, after suffering a number of collapses, the cause of which were previously unknown.

Her agent told The Sun: "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."

Jade has now left Big Brother and is heading directly to the UK to begin treatment.