Mickey Rourke’s Explosive Outburst on Celebrity Big Brother
Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke, 72, has caused an uproar after making homophobic remarks towards JoJo Siwa on UK’s Celebrity Big Brother.
The Oscar-nominated star clashed with Siwa, 21, questioning her sexuality and making offensive comments that left the singer in tears.
Actor Mickey Rourke directed homophobic comments towards JoJo Siwa during their conversation. [Image: ITV]
Rourke’s Controversial Comments Leave Housemates in Shock
During an interaction in the Big Brother house, Mickey bluntly asked Siwa, “Do you like girls or boys?”
Siwa, known for being openly queer, responded, “Girls. My partner is non-binary.”
Instead of accepting her answer, Mickey made a shocking remark:
“If I stay longer than four days, you won’t be gay anymore.”
Siwa quickly fired back, “I can guarantee I’ll still be gay and I’ll still be in a very happy relationship.”
Later, Mickey was heard saying, “I’m going to vote the lesbian out real quick.”
Chris Hughes, a fellow housemate, immediately called him out, warning, “You can’t do that.”
Actor Mickey Rourke [Shutterstock]
Big Brother Steps In – A Formal Warning Issued
The incident did not go unnoticed. Big Brother called Mickey into the Diary Room and issued a formal warning.
“Mickey, before you entered the Big Brother house, the rules regarding unacceptable language and behaviour were explained to you,” producers told him.
He was warned that “further language or behaviour of this nature” could lead to his removal from the house.
Mickey defended himself, saying, “I wasn’t taking it all so serious. I didn’t mean in it any bad intentions, and if I did, sorry.”
Rourke’s Attempted Apology – Did It Go Far Enough?
After being confronted, Rourke apologised to Siwa, saying, “I want to apologise. I’ve got a habit of having a short fuse. And I don’t mean nothing by it.”
Siwa accepted the apology but was visibly shaken.
Viewers took to social media to praise her composure, calling her “mature” and “gracious” despite the circumstances.
Fans Rally Behind Siwa – “JoJo Is Incredible”
Celebrity Big Brother fans flooded social media with support for Siwa.
“JoJo Siwa, a 21-year-old, showing more maturity than a 72-year-old man,” one viewer tweeted.
Another wrote, “JoJo Siwa is wonderful, and that’s not a sentence I thought I’d ever say.”
Many praised Siwa for handling the situation with grace.
Rourke’s Career in Decline – “I’ve Made Mistakes”
Outside the Big Brother house, Rourke has admitted his Hollywood career is in ruins.
“My career is in the toilet,” he told The Sun.
“I have nobody to blame for my ship sinking except myself,” he added.
He confessed that he only joined Celebrity Big Brother because he didn’t want to make another “really bad independent movie.”
Rourke’s career peaked in the 1980s with films like 9 ½ Weeks and Angel Heart.
However, a brief boxing career and a series of poor career choices led to his downfall.
“I’d like to be back where I can work on movies that have integrity,” he said.
“But once it goes past a certain point, I’ve got a short fuse – there’s no turning back,” he admitted.
What’s Next for Rourke?
With his reputation further damaged by his Celebrity Big Brother scandal, Rourke’s future remains uncertain.
Meanwhile, JoJo Siwa continues to win fans with her positive attitude.
As the reality show progresses, all eyes are on whether Rourke will be able to turn things around or if his time in the house is coming to an end.
