1 week Ago By Chloe OKeeffe
Mickey Rourke has been removed from the Celebrity Big Brother house, with a strangely mixed reaction from viewers following the news.The celebrity spin-off of the iconic social experiment returned last Monday, with a host of celebrities across TV, music, sport and more.Among those was 72-year-old Oscar-nominated actor, Mickey, who had viewers calling for his removal within two minutes of his appearance on the show.
AJ Odudu, Mickey Rourke and Will Best. Pic: Vianney Le Caer/Shutterstock for Big BrotherThe American actor was the final contestant to enter the house on Monday, and on arrival to the stage took presenter AJ Odudu’s hand and twirled her before pulling her into him.Mickey then proceeded to visibly ogle at AJ, who wore a brown figure-hugging jumpsuit, with the 37-year-old forced to ask him to ‘stop looking at me!’ On Wednesday, Mickey reduced American performer JoJo Siwa to tears following a horror encounter where he threatened to tie her up before telling housemates he would ‘vote the lesbian out.
’On Wednesday, Mickey reduced American performer JoJo Siwa to tears following a horror encounter where he threatened to tie her up before telling housemates he would ‘vote the lesbian out.’ Pic: REX/Shutterstock for Big BrotherMickey told the 21-year-old if he stays longer than four days she ‘won’t be gay anymore.’Love Island star turned sports presenter Chris Hughes was quick to defend JoJo, calling Mickey out on the inappropriateness and then checking in on JoJo.
‘There’s right and there’s wrong,’ Chris said when the JoJo thanked him for ‘having my back.’ Chris proceeded to be a literal shoulder to cry on for JoJo who broke down into tears following the awful interaction.It is understood the 72-year-old’s aggression was towards Chris Hughes, though no physical altercation occurred.
REX/Shutterstock for Big BrotherMickey also reduced Patsy Palmer to tears after telling her she couldn’t cook, and told comedian Donna Preston that she should ‘run around the block for ten minutes.’ On Saturday, it was revealed Mickey was finally removed from the house following language and behaviour considered to be threatening and aggressive.It is understood the 72-year-old’s aggression was towards Chris Hughes, though no physical altercation occurred.
Sucks that it took online backlash when it should have been what happened immediately following the incident. Fuck you Mickey Rourke and fuck you big brother. Your show sucks https://t.
co/CsJUxLtpMi— Skootish (@Skootish99) April 13, 2025 News of Mickey’s axing was met with a mixed reaction with many infuriated that it took the altercation with Chris and online backlash to force ITV to do something.One said: ‘Sucks that it took online backlash when it should have been what happened immediately following the incident.‘F*** you Mickey Rourke and f*** you big brother.
Your show sucks.’And yes I understand how a warning works my point is he should have been removed immediately— holly ❤️🔥 (@hollyxbirnie) April 13, 2025 Another noted: ‘So Mickey Rourke was removed because of his language towards a man..
.’‘And yes I understand how a warning works my point is he should have been removed immediately.’ Mickey Rourke removed from the BB house for "threatening language".
Good. No one should have to feel unsafe in any circumstances,least of all a TV show.Duty of care matters.
pic.twitter.com/wmIMC26IAm— Narinder Kaur (@narindertweets) April 12, 2025 A third added: ‘Mickey rourke removed from the BB house for “threatening language.
” Good. No one should have to feel unsafe in any circumstances, least of all a TV show.‘Duty of care matters.
’ A fourth viewer pointed out that Mickey had gotten himself removed ‘on purpose.’Mickey Rourke wanted to leave from the start, he's done this on purpose! Once he knew he wasn't evicted he needed to do something else to ensure his exit! He knew exactly what he was doing! #CBBUK pic.twitter.
com/5qTbw0CjKk— °Ames° (@amesharve) April 13, 2025 They said: ‘Mickey Rourke wanted to leave from the start, he’s done this on purpose! Once he knew he wasn’t evicted he needed to do something else to ensure his exit! He knew exactly what he was doing! #CBBUK.’Others were shocked at the amount of support Mickey had received, with one saying: ‘The amount of people defending Mickey Rourke is disgusting and scares the f*** out of me.’the amount of people defending mickey rourke is so disgusting and scares the fuck out of me— Lynn✨front flip brewster🤍 (@lynnepinnetje_) April 13, 2025 Those defending the actor told social media they had only been watching the show because of his stint on it, and would now no longer be watching it.
One said: ‘Mickey Rourke was the only reason I watched. If people think watching a group of people cuddling, complimenting, sucking up to others, crying and being yes men and women is entertainment then screw them.‘These people have sucked all joy and reality from life.
#CBBUK.’Mickey Rourke was the only reason I watched. If people think watching a group of people cuddling, complimenting, sucking up to others, crying and being yes men and women is entertainment then screw them.
These people have sucked all joy and reality from life. #CBBUK— Pearpairpare (@Pearpairpare01) April 13, 2025 In the lead up to the show’s return, The Sun reported that the former pro boxer turned actor was paid a huge seven-figure sum for his stint on the show — and was one of the biggest signings in the show’s history.With more than 40 years in the entertainment business, it was anticipated Mickey would have some great stories with viewers potentially getting a glimpse inside his feud with Robert De Niro and his love life.
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