According to a BBC story published today, late reality-show star Jade Goody — who found infamy on Britain’s Big Brother before succumbing to cervical cancer on March 22 at the age of 27 — will get the musical-theater treatment in an upcoming stage production. Because nothing says "gimme jazz hands!" like the horribly painful premature death of a dental nurse turned polarizing tabloid fixture.
Goody’s former business partner Danny Hayward announced that though no deal had yet been struckwith a TV network, he hopes to turn the auditions for the lead role into — surprise! — its own reality show. As for the songs, he says, some original numbers will be written by "well known bands, who wish to remain anonymous."
Was Goody aware of the project before her death? No, but Hayward claims, "If the show continues to raise awareness about cervical cancer, bea good night out, and further her legacy, then it’s not really hurtinganyone…. She was tabloid gold. The people have the right to choose their hero."
What do you think, readers? Given Goody’s massive popularity in the U.K. toward the end of her life, is a biopic treatment inevitable?Is it worthwhile if it helps to financially support the two young boysshe left behind? Or is this just a case of creepy opportunivores exploitingher sad legacy?
The song and dance number for the bit when she’s revealed to be a bully should be a scream.
Why is it that a country that at times seems so classy, can also seem so trashy?
yeah, this is major creepy exploitation. and so uncalled for.
This is crazy! Can we please just forget about her and move on with our lives. I’m sick and tired of hearing about Jade Goody, i’m sorry to hear about her death, but so many people get a form of cancer in their lives. In the past 5 or 6 years, 2 members of my family have suffered from cancer. Someone needs to draw a line, it’s just gone too far.
That’s just bizarre… and not in a good way. Ick.
Hearing about the Jade Goody musical and that they were looking for someone to play Jade I think the perfect person would be Lily Allen, what do other people think?
Jade Goody is the absolute pinnacle of everything that is wrong with society today and this is not something that should be endorsed.
apparently matt lucas is up for the part
I can’t wait for the patter song with a bouncy beat with Jade singing all her racist slurs for “Indian”, with a chorus on how they smell!
File this musical under “bad idea”.
that is taking the mick.
JADE GOODY.
What has she ever done in her life.
yeah it was sad she died so young but many other people do we dont make musicals about them.
this is going well over the top.
why dont u make a musical about someone that has actually done something in their life.
This is utterly rediculous!
Like people have already said, what the hell has she ever done??
Apart from being a mouthy cow, NOTHING.
No-one could give a rats about her before she got cancer, its disgusting.
She doesn’t deserve it.
Please god tell me this is a joke…. a jade goody musical ? what in the holy hell ?
has everyone forgot that the only reason y she is famous, is because everyone HATED her so much from Big Brother ? i wouldn’t mind she was caring or anything, but she was just a mouthy, annoying, b*itchy cow.
People say that she gave her life to spread the word of the illness ? u just know that if some1 had asked her if she was willing to die to spread the word, she would of run away.
oh my god, i’m so angry about this now. we all thought she was gone, but i guess not.
lets just hope this musical is a massive flop, and then maybe jade’s stupid family will start to notice ‘nobody likes her!!!!!’
ugh…..!
It’s refreshing to see that it’s not just me that thinks this a terrible idea. Someone needs to start a petition against this ridiculous musical. If someone’s willing to do the leg work I’m in!
English people are so Bitchy, I cannot wait for Jade’s musical it will be fantastic to see her life and how it was.. R.I.P Jade xxx
Love Jade ..