After offensive comments and violent behavior, Mickey Rourke quits Celebrity Big Brother. Read more about the explosive events.
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Why did Mickey Rourke quit Celebrity Big Brother all of a sudden?
The star, who is 72 years old, had to leave, so it wasn’t just a big deal.
Producers finally said enough about the gay comments and “threatening” words pointed out to JoJo Siwa several times. There were no punches, but his words hurt.
What did he really say to JoJo Siwa?
Think about this: A 21-year-old LGBTQ+ star talks about her non-binary partner in a relaxed way.
What did Rourke say? “If I stay longer than four days, you won’t be gay anymore.” There is a stunned silence.
It was funny when Siwa joked about “tying her up” and voting “the lesbian out real quick.”
Could you please explain the reason for the delay in taking action?
ITV’s disaster plan was going off like a time bomb behind the scenes. Three strikes:
- The Siwa incident (formal warning issued)
- Aggressive language toward Chris Hughes
- Mocking British slang while gesturing at Siwa
He smirked and said, “I’m just talking smack.” This made their hands join together.
Was there more to his actions that made people angry?
Yes, of course. Let’s go back to Day 1: AJ Odudu, the host, stiffened up when Rourke “grabbed and ogled” her during the greetings.
The tense “Careful, Mickey” from co-host Will Best set the tone for the whole show.
What happened during the eviction?
Siwa unexpectedly gained the authority to propose a “killer nomination” that week.
She stated in a dry manner, “It was the easiest choice ever.”
People in the house usually vote, but Rourke’s homophobia got him kicked out quickly, before the world could have a say.
What will happen next with the show?
The statement from ITV talkative about “24/7 monitoring” and “inclusion training,” but fans are angry that it took this long.
What can we learn from Rourke’s legacy?
Rourke’s legacy serves as a lesson in acting appropriately, regardless of whether one is on camera or not.