Mickey Rourke has left ‘Movie star Huge Brother’ following a number of incidents of what present bosses described as “inappropriate language and unacceptable behaviour”.
The 72-year-old Bafta-winning star of ‘The Wrestler’ exited the ITV1 actuality present on Saturday (12.04.25) night after being reprimanded for a second time throughout his keep in the home.
A spokesperson for Movie star Huge Brother mentioned in an announcement: “Mickey Rourke has agreed to go away the ‘Movie star Huge Brother’ home this night following a dialogue with Huge Brother relating to additional use of inappropriate language and situations of unacceptable behaviour.”
The choice comes days after Mickey was issued a proper warning by producers for feedback directed at fellow housemate JoJo Siwa, 21, a singer and former Dance Mothers star.
The incident that led to his exit occurred on Saturday and concerned what was described as “threatening and aggressive” behaviour in the direction of Chris Hughes, 32, finest recognized for showing on ‘Love Island’.
No bodily contact passed off.
Earlier within the week, tensions escalated when Mickey made a comment about JoJo’s sexuality, stating he would “vote the lesbian out actual fast”.
JoJo overheard the remark and responded: “That’s homophobic, if that was your reasoning.”
Chris defended her, telling Mickey: “You’ll be able to’t do this Mickey.”
The actor continued, “I want a f**,” earlier than gesturing towards JoJo and including, “I’m not speaking to you.”
Viewers rapidly took to social media to criticise Mickey’s conduct, with some branding him a “homophobe”.
Hypothesis about Mickey’s need to stop the present started on Friday (11.04.25) when, throughout former Conservative MP Michael Fabricant’s eviction, the actor was seen showing to shadow the 73-year-old politician’s exit.
Michael left the home after receiving probably the most nominations from his housemates and was met with a mixture of cheers and boos from the dwell viewers.
He was greeted by hosts AJ Odudu, 37, and Will Greatest, 40.
Mickey’s behaviour additionally drew criticism from fellow contestants all through the week.
On Friday, EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer, 52, was diminished to tears after Mickey mocked her cooking. Throughout a bunch lunch, he informed her: “What are you aware, you possibly can’t prepare dinner.”
Patsy later turned emotional within the diary room.
“Sorry,” she mentioned. “I attempted to speak that one out but it surely didn’t actually work. I really feel like I let myself down there and I don’t need my reactions to be like that. I all the time need my youngsters to all the time rise up for themselves. Perhaps it was only a joke – perhaps I want to have a look at it like that. I have to attempt to rise above it. It doesn’t imply I’ve to love him.”
In a separate alternate, Mickey was additionally heard warning Ella Rae Clever, 23, from The Solely Method is Essex, that she could be “an previous bag” at some point.
Movie star Huge Brother airs nightly on ITV1, excluding Saturday nights.
