Mickey Rourke Booted from ‘Celebrity Big Brother UK’ After Offensive Outbursts and Unacceptable Behavior

Mickey Rourke’s time in the Celebrity Big Brother UK house has officially come to an end — and not in the way anyone expected. The actor has agreed to leave the show following a string of controversial moments, including the use of threatening language and behavior that crossed several lines.

The final straw came during a task where Rourke clashed with fellow housemate Chris. While no physical altercation occurred, sources say Rourke’s language was aggressive enough to trigger a serious conversation with producers. That conversation led to his voluntary exit, but the tension had been building for days.

Earlier in the week, Rourke made a highly inappropriate comment about JoJo Siwa, saying he planned to “vote the lesbian out real quick.” Siwa, who overheard the remark, immediately called it out as homophobic. Rourke attempted to brush it off, but the damage was done. Another troubling moment followed when he made a suggestive comment in the smoking area, again referencing Siwa — and once more crossing a clear line.

Producers responded with a warning, telling Rourke he would be removed if the behavior continued. In response, he issued a half-hearted apology, claiming he was “just talking smack” and didn’t intend harm. But his actions told a different story.

ITV, the network behind Big Brother, emphasized that all housemates are given inclusion training and are expected to follow strict behavioral guidelines. But even with those structures in place, Rourke’s comments left producers with no choice.

The situation has sparked widespread discussion online — not just about Rourke’s behavior, but about the responsibility reality shows have to protect their contestants and uphold basic standards of respect. As the house moves on without him, viewers are left questioning whether his presence should’ve lasted this long in the first place.