Mickey Rourke Apologizes After ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ Removal: “I Lost My Temper. I’m Ashamed.”

Mickey Rourke has broken his silence after being removed from Celebrity Big Brother, owning up to his behavior in a heartfelt video apology that shows the actor at his most vulnerable.

Footage from inside the house shows Rourke being informed by Big Brother that his time on the show is over. The reason? A string of inappropriate comments, including a threatening exchange with fellow housemate Chris Hughes and sexually suggestive language directed at Ella Rae Wise. One particular moment captured Rourke responding to Wise’s invitation with a crude remark that crossed the line. While he admitted to losing his temper with Hughes, Rourke claimed he was unaware that his comments toward Wise were perceived as inappropriate.

It wasn’t the first red flag. Earlier in the season, Rourke received a formal warning for making homophobic comments toward JoJo Siwa, an incident that already had viewers questioning his place in the house. Things escalated outside the show when Bella Thorne, Rourke’s former co-star, accused him of misconduct on set — accusations Rourke firmly denies, stating he had no knowledge of Thorne’s discomfort at the time.

But it was the footage of his exit that left the strongest impression. Rourke appeared visibly shaken, his voice quiet and low as he accepted the consequences. “I lost my temper, and I’m very sorry,” he said. “I’m ashamed of myself for losing it for a few seconds there… I blame myself. I know it was my bad.”

He didn’t try to deflect. Instead, Rourke called himself a “work in progress,” acknowledging the impact of his outburst and expressing regret to the people he hurt. “I know I upset a lot of people out there. I went over the line. I did wrong.”

The moment wasn’t performative. It felt real — a man known for playing tough guys, stripped of pretense, admitting that rage got the best of him. And for once, it wasn’t a character on screen. It was just Mickey Rourke, face to face with the weight of his actions.