Mickey Rourke has decided to leave Celebrity Big Brother UK after facing criticism for using inappropriate language and exhibiting unacceptable behavior, according to a spokesperson for the show. His exit comes following a heated argument with fellow contestant Chris Hughes.
Earlier this week, Rourke received a warning after a confrontation with JoJo Siwa, who described his comments as "homophobic." Reports indicate that he had asked Siwa about her sexual orientation and made a controversial remark, claiming that if he stayed longer than four days, she would no longer be gay. Siwa promptly responded, reassuring him that her sexual orientation wouldn’t change.
During an April 9 episode, Rourke’s comments towards Siwa raised eyebrows. He referred to her sexual orientation in a dismissive manner and later suggested he would vote her out simply because of it. Such remarks prompted Siwa to call out his behavior as homophobic.
After discussions with the show’s producers about his offensive language, Rourke agreed to exit the program voluntarily. A spokesperson confirmed that while no physical altercation occurred, the language he used was considered aggressive.
Despite the backlash, Rourke expressed regret, stating that he never intended to offend anyone and was just trying to joke around. His departure from the house follows a series of warnings from the show’s producers about maintaining a respectful atmosphere among the contestants.
It seems that Rourke’s controversial comments and behavior not only caused discord within the house but also placed him at risk of being the first contestant evicted this season. Therefore, his choice to leave was likely a strategic move to avoid further conflicts.
