Mickey Rourke is out of the Celebrity Big Brother house. The show confirmed his departure in an official statement on Saturday, citing repeated use of inappropriate language and what they described as “unacceptable behavior.”
According to the show’s producers, Rourke and the Celebrity Big Brother team reached a mutual decision for the actor to leave following a heated exchange during a task that escalated into an aggressive verbal confrontation. The statement explains, “Today, Mickey’s behaviour and language to Chris during a disagreement in a task was considered to be threatening and aggressive, but no physical altercation took place.”
The “Chris” mentioned in the statement is Chris Hughes, a British TV personality known for his stint on Love Island.
Controversy Brewing Before Exit
Rourke’s departure doesn’t come as a complete surprise to fans. Earlier this week, the Oscar-nominated actor was issued a formal warning by Big Brother after making a series of offensive remarks about singer and influencer JoJo Siwa. His comments included a controversial statement about “turning her straight” and using a homophobic slur, sparking immediate backlash online.
Additionally, viewers raised eyebrows over another uncomfortable moment when Rourke was seen visibly ogling co-host AJ Odudu, further increasing calls for his removal.
Final Straw Came During a Task
While Rourke had already received criticism for his language and behavior, the final straw reportedly came during a task-related disagreement with Chris Hughes. While there was no physical contact, producers deemed Rourke’s tone and language “threatening and aggressive”, prompting swift action.
The exchange between Rourke and Hughes will be aired in full during Sunday’s episode, giving fans a closer look at the incident that ultimately led to his exit.
No Comment Yet from Rourke’s Team
Rourke’s representatives have yet to respond to the incident or issue a public statement regarding his removal from the show.
Meanwhile, Celebrity Big Brother continues with the remaining housemates, but fans are still reacting online to the controversy surrounding Rourke’s behavior.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
