Shilpa in 'shock' at Goody's 'Big Brother' bid

LONDON: Bollywood beauty Shilpa Shetty has expressed shock over her ex-rival Jade Goody's bid to take part in the Indian version of Britain's 'Big Brother' TV show.        

Goody was thrown out of 'Big Brother' show in Britain last year after she was shown bullying Shetty. The 27-year-old mom of two was also labelled a racist and her effigies were burnt in the streets in India.
       
In fact, Shetty was branded "Shilpa Poppadom" by Goody in last year's 'Big Brother' show. However, she went into the Indian 'Big Brother' home this weekend "to clear her name and prove to people that she's not a racist".
       
But, Shetty was quoted by leading British tabloid 'The Sun' as saying: "When I found out Jade was going on Big Brother India I was as shocked as when I first met her. Why go through this again?
       
"But part of me was really happy as it is an opportunity to show how welcoming we are. She's going in as someone who has had misconceptions about our country. I hope Jade learns first hand about our culture and how wonderful our people are."
       
As many as 12 celebrities are expected to take part in the show which may last upto three months.