The King of Pop rang the terminally-ill reality TV star at her bedside with a message of support.

Jade, who appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2007 with Jackson's brother Jermaine, was said to be "blown away" by Jacko's call.

She is so ill that she is only able to stay awake for a few minutes at a time but managed to muster up the strength for a full conversation with with the pop star.

A friend told the Sun newspaper pal she was really excited to speak to Jacko, who was in London last week to announce tour dates at the O2 Arena.

They said: 'He learned of Jade’s suffering and wanted to lend his support and comfort her at this awful time.

"When she was told Michael was on the phone her eyes lit up and she mustered all the strength she could to have a chat.'

Jacko also promised her that he would get VIP tickets to his UK shows for her, husband Jack Tweed and her two sons, Bobby, 5 and four-year-old Freddie, this July.

When Jade became too tired to speak, Jackson spoke to Tweed, 21, and offered all the help he could.

The friend added: 'He was wishing them both the best and asked if there was anything he could do for them or the family.

'Jade and Jack were touched. It gave her a real boost and hope that she’ll be alive to watch him perform in the summer.'