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Celebrity Big Brother viewers are urging producers to remove Mickey Rourke from the show after the Hollywood actor received a formal warning for using offensive language on Wednesday, April 9th. The incident unfolded during the latest episode of the popular ITV reality series when Mickey Rourke engaged in a contentious exchange with internet personality JoJo Siwa, leading to accusations of homophobic comments and a subsequent formal warning from Big Brother.
Formal Warning Issued to Mickey Rourke on Celebrity Big Brother
During a recent episode of Celebrity Big Brother, Mickey Rourke, the renowned Hollywood actor, initiated a conversation with American internet star JoJo Siwa. The dialogue began with Rourke inquiring about designated smoking areas within the house. He then proceeded to question Siwa about her romantic preferences, asking, “Do you like girls or boys?”
Siwa responded, “Me? Girls. My partner is non-binary.”
Rourke then made a remark, “If I stay longer than four days, you won’t be gay anymore,” to which Siwa retorted, “I can guarantee I’ll still be gay and I’ll still be in a very happy relationship.”
Controversial Remarks in the Garden
Later, in the garden area, Mickey Rourke was in conversation with Love Island alum Chris Hughes, inquiring about the eviction process. According to reports, Rourke then stated, “I’m going to vote the lesbian out real quick.”
Upon overhearing this, JoJo Siwa confronted Rourke, stating, “That’s homophobic, if that was your reasoning.”
Rourke then remarked, “I need a fag,” and gesturing in Siwa’s direction, added, “I’m not talking to you.”
Chris Hughes immediately voiced his disapproval of Rourke’s words, stating, “Mickey, you can’t say that,” to which the actor clarified, “I know. I was talking about a cigarette.”
Siwa exhibited clear distress following the exchange, and Hughes offered her support. The situation escalated as Big Brother summoned Rourke to the Diary Room.
Big Brother Intervention and Formal Reprimand
Big Brother addressed Mickey Rourke in the Diary Room, issuing a formal warning for his use of “offensive and unacceptable” language.
“Further language or behaviour of this nature could result in your removal from the Big Brother house. Mickey, do you understand?” Big Brother cautioned.
Rourke responded, “Yes I do. It’s some serious stuff. I apologise. I don’t have dishonourable intentions. I’m just talking smack you know. I wasn’t talking it all so serious. I didn’t mean it in any bad intentions and if I did, sorry.”
Rourke’s Subsequent Apology
Following the formal warning, Mickey Rourke approached JoJo Siwa privately to apologise. “I want to apologise. I’ve got a habit of having a short fuse. And I don’t mean nothing by it, I do mean it [sorry]. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t say it to you,” Rourke stated.
Siwa acknowledged and accepted Rourke’s apology.
Public Reaction and Calls for Expulsion
The incident ignited significant backlash among Celebrity Big Brother viewers on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Numerous viewers expressed outrage and demanded Mickey Rourke’s immediate expulsion from the reality TV programme.
One viewer posted, “Someone get this man out of the house this is ridiculous,” while another insisted, “Get Mickey out now! That discussion was horrible.”
Another spectator commented: “JoJo doesn’t deserve to be talked to like that. Mickey is trying to get himself kicked out,” and another questioned: “How is Mickey still in there?”
Another fan concurred, observing: “Mickey really should be removed for those comments. Housemates have been kicked out for the same kind of behaviour before.”
Celebrity Big Brother is available to stream on ITVX.