Mickey Rourke will get ‘formal warning’ on “Superstar Massive Brother” U.Ok. over homophobic remarks to JoJo Siwa

Mickey Rourke warned by Celebrity Big Brother producers over homophobic remarks to JoJo Siwa Mickey Rourke warned by Celebrity Big Brother producers over homophobic remarks to JoJo Siwa
Mickey Rourke and JoJo Siwa on 'Superstar Massive Brother' U.Ok. Credit score:

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Oscar-nominated actor Mickey Rourke has been formally reprimanded after utilizing a homophobic slur towards fellow housemate JoJo Siwa on Celebrity Big Brother U.K.

In a clip from the truth present, The Wrestler star will be heard asking Dance Mothers alum Siwa whether or not she likes boys or women. “Me? Women. My associate is non-binary,” Siwa replied.

“If I keep longer than 4 days, you gained’t be homosexual anymore,” Rourke added, to which Siwa then stated, “I can assure I’ll nonetheless be homosexual, and I’ll nonetheless be in a really joyful relationship.”

The actor later tells fellow housemate Love Island's Chris Hughes he's "going to vote the lesbian out actual fast," which Siwa overheard and instructed him, “That’s homophobic, if that was your reasoning.”

From there, issues solely received extra tense when Rourke loudly proclaimed, “I would like a f-g." He then gestured in Siwa's path as he stated, "I’m not speaking to you." Hughes then instructed Rourke he couldn't say that, as Siwa could possibly be heard saying, "One breath at a time, troops, one breath at a time."

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After Rourke left the room, Hughes went over to Siwa to ensure she was okay. As she began to cry, he gave her a giant hug and supplied phrases of help.

Rourke then received referred to as into the present’s diary room, the place Massive Brother instructed him, “Mickey, Massive Brother thinks your language was offensive and unacceptable. Consequently, Massive Brother is providing you with a proper warning."

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“Proper, I perceive that. I apologize. I don’t have dishonorable intentions. I’m simply speaking smack, you realize?” he instructed Massive Brother.

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 17: Actor Mickey Rourke attends the TEATRO Even Summer White Affair at Skybar on June 17, 2022 in West Hollywood, California.
Mickey Rourke photographed in West Hollywood, Calif., in June 2022.

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After the diary room, Rourke returned to the group and pulled Siwa apart to apologize.

“I need to apologize,” Rourke instructed her. “I’ve received a behavior of getting a brief fuse, and I don’t imply nothing by it. I do imply [I’m sorry]. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t say it to you.” Siwa then instructed Rourke that she "appreciated" his apology.

Leisure Weekly has reached out to ITV and a rep for Rourke for added remark.

Superstar Massive Brother U.Ok. airs weeknights at 9 p.m. BST on ITV1 and ITVX.

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