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‘Dance Moms’ star JoJo Siwa broke down in tears after calling out Rourke’s homophobic comments
Celebrity Big Brother is back, with a new roster of famous (and not-so-famous) figures stuck together in the famous Big Brother House.
Controversial contestant Mickey Rourke, Coronation Street actor Jack Shepherd and Tory politician Michael Fabricant are all facing the public vote. However, Rourke may have “saved” himself from eviction, after he drew sympathy from viewers and his fellow housemates on last night’s episode. The actor opened up about his childhood abuse, admitting it caused his insomnia.
Rourke, has been the cause of significant controversy after he was issued a formal warning by Big Brother for making homophobic comments directed at 21-year-old Dance Moms star JoJo Siwa during Wednesday night’s episode (9 April).
During the exchange, Siwa told Rourke that she is gay, to which he shouted across the courtyard: “If I stay longer than four days, you won’t be gay anymore.” He then proceeded to say he will “tie” her up.
Rourke then announced he needed a cigarette, stating that he “needs a fag”. He then pointed at Siwa, saying, “I’m not talking to you.”
Siwa was comforted by Love Island star Chris Hughes as she broke down in tears, while Rourke was given a formal warning by Big Brother in the diary room.
The events have caused viewers to call for the actor to be axed from the series, with one person writing on X/Twitter: “He should be removed for this. It’s disturbing, particularly after how he was with AJ, too.”
In a statement, a spokesperson for the programme told The Independent: “All Housemates receive Respect and Inclusion training and an extensive briefing from the Big Brother Senior team to prepare them for living in the House and to set out Big Brother’s expectation for appropriate behaviour and language.
“Housemates are monitored 24 hours a day and instances of inappropriate behaviour are dealt with appropriately and timely.” Rourke’s representatives declined to comment.
The series continues at 9pm on ITV and ITVX.
And... that’s about it!
Before anyone feels too sorry for the first casualty of Celebrity Big Brother 2025, Fabricant was also the man responsible for this:
Louis Chilton11 April 2025 23:30
Let’s look back at some of Michael Fabricant’s, um, “highlights” from the house.
There was the time he discussed his “wig”
Louis Chilton11 April 2025 23:00
Mickey Rourke REMAINS in the house, despite his best efforts. After the other day, many would argue he’s lucky to still be allowed to continue.
Louis Chilton11 April 2025 23:00
With Michael Fabricant have been voted out of the house – no, not the House of Commons, this time – here’s a look at who’s left on this year’s Celebrity Big Brother.
Louis Chilton11 April 2025 22:25
So ends another thrilling instalment of Celebrity Big Brother. There’s another episode on Sunday, much to Mickey Rourke’s total chagrin
Louis Chilton11 April 2025 22:16
All very chummy. Some pretty depressing political whitewashing going on.
Look at the left of the screen though! JoJo Siwa stans come prepared.
Louis Chilton11 April 2025 22:14
“I’m sad. We’ve all become so close friends, and I love everyone there. We really bonded.”
If he says so...
Louis Chilton11 April 2025 22:08
It’s Michael Fabricant who’s off!
Mickey Rourke must be gutted; he was on his knees begging for eviction.
Louis Chilton11 April 2025 22:01
“I’m not good around crowds of people I don’t know, and I don’t like being told what to do.”
It does beg the question... why on earth has he signed up for this?
Louis Chilton11 April 2025 21:58
How does Mickey feel that he’s up for eviction?
“Absolutely terrific.”
Louis Chilton11 April 2025 21:58
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