In brief
The actor's exit comes after a series of alarming remarks directed at fellow contestants, including concerns over homophobic statements towards JoJo Siwa and aggressive language used with Chris Hughes.
Hollywood star Mickey Rourke has made headlines after leaving the Celebrity Big Brother house amid serious allegations of inappropriate conduct. ITV confirmed that Rourke's exit was due to "further use of inappropriate language" and "instances of unacceptable behaviour."The actor, 72, previously received a formal warning for comments made to fellow contestant JoJo Siwa, who accused him of being "homophobic" when he remarked that he would "vote the lesbian out real quick." After Rourke's controversial remarks, Siwa was comforted by Love Island star Chris Hughes, 32.Rourke's close call with controversy escalated during a verbal exchange with Hughes over his behavior. ITV stated that Rourke had agreed to leave the show following discussions regarding his actions. The transcript from a prior episode revealed Rourke asking Siwa whether she preferred boys or girls, to which she stated she liked girls and was in a relationship with a non-binary partner. In a troubling remark, Rourke claimed, "If I stay longer than four days, you won't be gay any more," to which Siwa firmly responded that she would remain happy and in love. Following this, he insisted on using the term "fag" while gesturing towards Siwa but later clarified that he meant it in reference to a cigarette.Rourke was summoned into the diary room by Big Brother and was warned that his language was "offensive and unacceptable," which he later apologized for, claiming no ill intentions behind his words. Following the warning, Rourke attempted to smooth things over by assuring Siwa that he recognized the seriousness of the situation. Ultimately, his departure highlights the ongoing challenges reality TV faces concerning acceptable language and behavior among contestants.
