In Wednesday’s statement, Channel 4 said that Shilpa had not voiced concerns about racism to Big Brother.

But Shilpa has now asked Jermaine whether the other girls hate her because she is Indian.

Jade’s back - in CBB house - Jan 5 2007
Reality TV star Jade Goody, her mother and her boyfriendare to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house.

Host Davina McCall said: "Jade’s back - but this time she has brought the family."

Jade, 25, a former Big Brother contestant, her mother Jackiey Budden, 48, and boyfriend Jack Tweedy, 19, will enter the house later, Davina said.

The trio, she said, "will be moving in and some of the housemates will be moving out, next door".

Davina added: "They will be moving into a life of grime and servitude."

Celebrities already in the house are director Ken Russell, columnist Carole Malone, actress Cleo Rocos, rocker Donny Tourette, ex-Miss Great Britain Danielle Lloyd, actor Dirk Benedict, former Steps singer Ian ’H’ Watkins, former Jackson 5 member Jermaine Jackson, former S Club 7 singer Jo O’Meara, Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty and singer Leo Sayer.

Cleo today became the clear 4/1 favourite to win Celebrity Big Brother, bookmakers Ladbrokes said.

The 44-year-old began the day as an 8/1 shot, but was quickly backed to 4/1 odds.

Support for "any other" late entry’s hopes evaporated as punters heard rumours of Jade’s arrival, the spokesman added.

Jade set for US success? - Jan 4 2007
Brace yourself America... Jade Goody is coming.

The loud-mouthed former Big Brother star apparently has her sights set on making it in the US after forging out a healthy showbiz career in the UK.

According to the Daily Mirror, the 25-year-old mum-of-two is planning to spend the whole of February across the pond. She’ll apparently be jetting out in a few weeks.

"She is desperate to make it big over there in TV, and is meeting up with as many agents as possible," a source told the paper.

However, Jade might be holding off buying her plane ticket because it’s rumoured she is to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house at some point this week.

It’s been reported the brunette will set up a special "beauty salon" in the CBB house so stars such as Jermaine Jackson and former S Club 7 singer Jo O’Meara don’t have to miss out on any pampering during their time on the reality show.

Jade set for return to Big Brother - Jan 2 2007
Former Big Brother star Jade Goody is about to make a return to the show, this time as a celebrity.

The 25-year-old has been signed for the new series of Celebrity Big Brother, which begins later this week, according to The Sun.

She will enter the house a few days after the other celebrities and will be accompanied by members of her family, the newspaper said.

Jade became famous as a contestant in Big Brother 3, where her bubbly personality and gaffes won the admiration of viewers.

Unlike other former contestants, she has remained in the spotlight since, partly thanks to a number of publishing and marketing deals.