Superstar Large Brother is formally again – and previously week we’ve seen a brand new collection of well-known (and not-so-famous) faces stay collectively within the actuality present home.
Controversial contestant Mickey Rourke, 72, has been the reason for vital controversy after he was issued a proper warning by Large Brother for making homophobic feedback directed at 21-year-old Dance Mothers star JoJo Siwa throughout Wednesday evening’s episode (9 April).
On Saturday (12 April), it was revealed he had been kicked off the show by producers after an “unacceptable” run-in with Chris Hughes. Rourke grew irate when Hughes “eyeballed” him during a shopping task.
The controversy began with Rourke “ogled” the reality show’s co-host AJ Odudu upon his entrance, which had caused viewers to call for the actor to be axed from the series. One person wrote on X/Twitter: “He should be removed for this. It’s disturbing, particularly after how he was with AJ, too.”
In a statement, a spokesperson for the programme told The Independent: “All Housemates receive Respect and Inclusion training and an extensive briefing from the Big Brother Senior team to prepare them for living in the House and to set out Big Brother’s expectation for appropriate behaviour and language.
“Housemates are monitored 24 hours a day and instances of inappropriate behaviour are dealt with appropriately and timely.” Rourke’s representatives declined to comment.
While many thought Rourke would get the boot during Friday night’s eviction, former Tory MP Michael Fabricant was eliminated.
The series continues on Sunday at 9pm on ITV and ITVX.
Mickey Rourke ejected from ‘CBB’
It was announced on Saturday (12 April), that the Hollywood actor “has agreed to leave” the show following a discussion with Big Brother regarding further use of inappropriate language and instances of “unacceptable behaviour”.
While the specific incident that led to Rourke’s departure is yet to be revealed, it’s believed it occurred during a disagreement with Love Island star and sports broadcaster Hughes.
Rourke’s behaviour during the interaction “was considered to be threatening and aggressive”, although it’s been stressed that “no physical altercation took place”.
Jacob Stolworthy12 April 2025 22:33
Why did Mickey Rourke signal as much as ‘Superstar Large Brother’?
Forward of his 5 days in the home, Mickey Rourke candidly opened up about motive for saying sure to ITV actuality present.
He took accountability for the actual fact he’s now not provided huge Hollywood roles, admitting to The Solar: “I’ve made errors – many. I’ve no person guilty for my ship sinking besides myself.”
Jacob Stolworthy13 April 2025 20:30
‘Superstar Large Brother’ begins later tonight
Tonight’s episode is airing at 10pm, not 9pm!
Jacob Stolworthy13 April 2025 20:13
Mickey Rourke’s ‘CBB’ elimination was inevitable
The long-running actuality present has all the time welcomed fallen US names just like the Oscar nominee, however there’s a light sensitivity to the star of The Wrestler and 9½ Weeks – and a irritating propensity for self-sabotage – that makes his rumoured look on the brand new sequence acutely miserable, writes Adam White
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Jacob Stolworthy13 April 2025 20:00
AJ Odudu addresses Mickey Rourke’s inappropriate Superstar Large Brother behaviour
Earlier than Mickey Rourke even entered the Large Brother home, he was the topic of controversy after he “ogled” at co-host AJ Odudu.
Jacob Stolworthy13 April 2025 19:30
Superstar Large Brother: Probably the most controversial moments
Earlier iterations of the present have created TV gold, from Tiffany Pollard’s iconic “David’s Useless” misunderstanding to George Galloway and Rula Lenska‘s creepy cat cosplay.
As many excessive factors because the present has had, there have additionally been moments of excessive controversy. Right here’s a rundown of a number of the most memorable…
Jacob Stolworthy13 April 2025 19:00
First footage of the row that led to Mickey Rourke’s elimination
ITV has launched the primary have a look at tonight’s episode, which is able to present the occasions that led to Mickey Rourke’s deaprture
Within the preview, the actor could be seen getting irate when Chris Hughes, for unknown causes, stares at Rourke throughout a purchasing process. Rourke the proceeds to face immediately in entrance of Hughes, asking him: “You me?”
Danny Beard, sensing one thing amiss, tells Rourke “He was joking.” However Rourke says to Hughes: “Don’t eyeball me. Don’t f***ing eyeball me, c***.’
Hughes tells Rourke to “f***ing stand* again in his place, who then says: “What did you say? He needed to mouth his final f***ing phrase. What are you gonna do, you c***?”
Jacob Stolworthy13 April 2025 18:15
All the things you have to find out about this 12 months’s solid
Discover out all you have to know concerning the remaining housemates.
Ellie Muir13 April 2025 18:04
What did Mickey Rourke say to JoJo Siwa?
Mickey Rourke’s first formal warning got here throughout Wednesday evening’s episode when he used a homophobic slur directed at JoJo Siwa.
Rourke recommended he might flip Siwa straight, earlier than saying he “wants a fag” and pointing at Siwa, saying, “I’m not speaking to you.” He additionally remarked that he would “vote the lesbian out” of the present.
Ellie Muir13 April 2025 17:30
Michael Fabricant says he is lacking his ‘CBB’ housemates
Michael Fabricant, who was eradicated on Friday, has mentioned that he’s lacking his Large Brother housemates and desires to return in.
“Lacking Danny, Jack, Donna, Jo Jo and almost the entire others,” he wrote on X/Twitter. “I WANT TO GO BACK IN.”
Ellie Muir13 April 2025 15:38
