London, England – Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke has been removed from the Celebrity Big Brother house due to his use of inappropriate language and behavior towards fellow housemates, sparking controversy and concern over his actions.
The 72-year-old Bafta winner faced backlash after allegedly making threatening and aggressive remarks towards former Love Island contestant Chris Hughes during a task. Although no physical altercation occurred, Rourke’s behavior raised red flags among viewers and producers of the show.
Earlier in the week, Rourke received a formal warning from Big Brother for similar behavior directed at another housemate, JoJo Siwa. The 21-year-old singer accused Rourke of being homophobic after he made insensitive comments about her sexuality. Rourke’s comment about potentially voting Siwa out due to her sexual orientation was met with criticism and discomfort from other housemates.
In a separate incident, Rourke questioned Siwa about her sexual preferences, insensitively suggesting that her sexuality could change depending on his length of stay in the house. The uncomfortable exchange led to a discussion on the importance of respecting others’ identities and boundaries within the house.
Despite attempts at apologizing for his behavior, Rourke was ultimately asked to leave the Celebrity Big Brother house after further instances of inappropriate language and behavior. The decision to remove Rourke from the house was made following discussions between him and Big Brother regarding the severity of his actions.
Rourke, a renowned actor who won awards for his performance in “The Wrestler,” faced backlash from fans and viewers for his behavior on the reality show. The incident raised questions about the importance of respectful communication and behavior in a shared living environment, sparking conversations about tolerance and acceptance among the housemates and viewers alike.