I'm happy I couldn't see Jade: Shilpa Shetty

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty says she is glad she couldn't meet her Celebrity Big Brother housemate and cancer-stricken reality TV star Jade Goody - said to be hours away from death - in London. Because it would have depressed her no end.

“I am happy in a way, I haven't got to see her (Jade), it would've depressed me to no end. I always want to remember her smiling, the feisty, strong, gregarious Jade, a true trooper!" Shilpa said on her blog shilpashettylive.com.

Shilpa had rushed to London on Sunday to meet Jade Goody, but was unable to see the ailing star.

"In the current scenario I totally understand what the family must be going through and I respect their privacy and hope she and her family are able to cope with this pain. You are in my prayers, Jade. You are destiny's child," she added.

Shilpa was at the receiving end of racial barbs by Jade during the 2007 Celebrity Big Brother but the two had made peace soon after.