Celebrity Big Brother star Mickey Rourke was axed from the programme on Saturday night, with Big Brother revealing a second reason alongside his behaviour in the task
Celebrity Big Brother has been in chaos since actor and former boxer Mickey Rourke walked into the house earlier this week. It wasn’t long before ITV announced the actor agreed to leave the programme after using “threatening and aggressive” language. He also shocked fans when he made homophobic and fat-shaming comments.
On Saturday night, ITV revealed Mickey was axed from the programme with immediate effect. A spokesperson said yesterday evening: “Mickey Rourke has agreed to leave the Celebrity Big Brother House this evening following a discussion with Big Brother regarding further use of inappropriate language and instances of unacceptable behaviour.”
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Ahead of Sunday’s episode, it was revealed why Mickey was axed as Big Brother brought him into the Diary Room over his behaviour.
Mickey had a disagreement with Love Island star Chris Hughes – who defended JoJo Siwa when the Hollywood actor made homophobic comments towards her. Big Brother said his “language and behaviour was threatening and aggressive”.
“Big Brother does not tolerate threatening language or behaviour,” they said before revealing the second reason he was axed.
“In addition, you have used inappropriate sexual language to Ella [Rae Wise],” Big Brother continued.
“Oh, I’m not aware of that but okay,” Mickey said in response. Big Brother then told him: “This language has caused offence to your fellow housemates and could cause offence to the viewing public.
“This is not the first time Big Brother has had to speak to you about your offensive and inappropriate language.”
Mickey then replied: “Yes sir. I did wrong. I apologise. I’m sorry. I can’t take it back, you know, I stepped over the line. And I take responsibility for doing the wrong thing.
“‘Cause I lost my temper, and I’ve been trying to work on it my whole life and I wish I would have had better self-control and I’m very sorry. I’m ashamed of myself for losing it for a few seconds there.
“Nobody got touched or hurt. Maybe some feelings got hurt or maybe others have feelings about others getting upset but, you know, I’m sorry about that.”
Big Brother then told him: “Big Brother considers your language and behaviour today to be seriously unacceptable and as a result Big Brother has no option but to ask you to leave the Big Brother house. Mickey, is there anything else you’d like to say?
“I blame myself, I know it was my bad. You know, I’ve got a short fuse and I know I upset a lot of people out there, you know. And I’m sorry for that. I’m actually ashamed of myself for getting that hot. I went over the line, you know, I did wrong. I guess, like they say, I’m a work in progress. I just wanna pack my bags and leave, you know. I wanted to leave yesterday actually but I wasn’t chosen,” he said in response.
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