Mickey Rourke Departures Celebrity Big Brother Amid Controversy
Mickey Rourke has officially left the Celebrity Big Brother UK house, a decision influenced by accusations of using “inappropriate language” and exhibiting “unacceptable behavior.” This announcement comes shortly after discussions between Rourke and the show’s producers following his alarming conduct.
A spokesperson for Celebrity Big Brother stated, “Mickey Rourke has agreed to leave the Celebrity Big Brother House this evening following a discussion with Big Brother regarding further use of inappropriate language and instances of unacceptable behavior,” as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Details Surrounding Rourke’s Exit from the Show
Rourke’s exit follows a series of incidents marked by threatening confrontations, particularly involving former Love Island star Chris Hughes. His behavior escalated during a recent episode when he questioned Jojo Siwa, a former Dance Moms star, about her sexual orientation. Rourke’s remark, “If I stay longer than four days, you won’t be gay anymore,” sparked outrage and was seen as highly offensive.
The situation further deteriorated as Rourke used a homophobic slur while discussing the show’s elimination rules, specifically targeting Siwa with the statement, “I’m going to vote the lesbian out real quick.” This comment led Siwa to label his remarks as “homophobic.” In a separate incident, Rourke exclaimed, “I need a fuck,” before clarifying his comment was intended to refer to a cigarette rather than anything else.
In light of his actions, Rourke received a formal warning. During a subsequent diary room session, he expressed remorse, stating, “I apologize. I don’t have dishonorable intentions – I’m just talking smack. I wasn’t taking it all so seriously. I didn’t mean it in any bad intentions and if I did, sorry.”
Continuing Controversy and Accusations
The actor’s exit has fueled further controversy, especially following allegations of sexual misconduct made by actress Bella Thorne, with whom Rourke collaborated on the 2020 horror film **Girl**. Thorne took to social media, expressing her distress over her experiences working with Rourke. She shared, “This fucking dude. GROSS,” in response to a photo of Rourke from the reality series. She recounted a harrowing moment on set that left her bruised, stating, “I had to work with this man — in a scene where I’m on my knees and with my hands zip tied around my back. He’s supposed to take a metal grinder to my knee cap and instead he used it on my genitals through my jeans. Hitting them over and over again. I had bruises on my pelvic bone.”
Thorne further reflected on her experience, labeling it as one of the most traumatizing of her career, stating, “Working with Mickey was one of the all time worst experiences of my life working as an actress.”
As discussions surrounding Rourke’s behavior continue to unfold, the implications of his actions raise broader questions about accountability and conduct within reality television.