Mickey Rourke
Officially Departed from ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ Due to Controversial Behavior
Incident with Fellow Contestant Escalates
Published April 12, 2025 3:21 PM PDT
Mickey Rourke is no longer a contestant on “Celebrity Big Brother,” as the show has officially announced his departure. The decision was made due to concerns regarding his language and behavior, which the producers deemed inappropriate for the show’s environment.
The team behind ‘CBB’ released a public statement on Saturday, indicating that Mickey and the production team have mutually decided to separate after a serious discussion about his continued use of offensive language and instances of unacceptable behavior that violated the show’s standards.
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According to reports from “Celebrity Big Brother,” Mickey has faced criticism for using inappropriate language on multiple occasions, including a notable incident where he used a gay slur during the show. This led to a heated disagreement on Saturday, further escalating tensions within the house.
The official statement from ‘CBB’ clarified that, “Today, Mickey’s behavior and language towards Chris during a disagreement in a task were perceived as threatening and aggressive; however, there was no physical confrontation between the two.” This clarification highlights the seriousness of the situation without implying any physical violence.
The “Chris” referenced in this situation is Chris Hughes, a well-known British television personality famous for his appearances on “Love Island.” His interactions with Mickey have drawn significant media attention, particularly in light of the recent altercation.
As previously reported, Mickey received a formal warning from “Big Brother” earlier this week after making several offensive remarks about JoJo Siwa, including a disturbing claim that he could change her sexual orientation and derogatorily referring to her as a “f**.” These comments have sparked outrage among viewers and fans alike.
Moreover, the situation was exacerbated by an uncomfortable moment where Mickey appeared to ogle Odudu, creating further discontent among the viewing audience, many of whom began to call for his removal from the show. The combination of these incidents has led to a significant backlash against Mickey’s participation.
The full episode that documents the exchange between Mickey and Chris is set to air tomorrow. We have reached out to Rourke’s representative for a comment, but as of now, we have not received any response regarding the situation.