Mickey Rourke’s brief stint in the Celebrity Big Brother house last week was met with controversy and ultimately resulted in his eviction. The Oscar-nominated actor’s behavior was deemed inappropriate and offensive by his fellow housemates, leading to his early departure from the show.
Rourke’s time in the house was cut short after just under a week, with his eviction coming a day after former Conservative MP Michael Fabricant became the first housemate to be voted out. Fabricant, who was evicted on Friday evening, revealed that Rourke’s offensive comments went beyond what was shown on television.
According to Fabricant, there were more instances of Rourke using homophobic language that were not aired. In response to a post about the incident, Fabricant tweeted, “Yeah, but that wasn’t said in isolation. There was a lot more, some of which could not be broadcast.”
This revelation has sparked further controversy and raised questions about the show’s handling of Rourke’s behavior. HuffPost UK has reached out to ITV, the network that airs Celebrity Big Brother, for comment.
Rourke’s eviction was announced by a spokesperson for the show who stated, “Mickey Rourke has agreed to leave the Celebrity Big Brother House this evening following a discussion with Big Brother regarding further use of inappropriate language and instances of unacceptable behaviour.”
In Sunday night’s episode, viewers saw Rourke being removed from the house after an incident involving former Love Island finalist Chris Hughes, as well as his use of “inappropriate sexual language” towards reality star Ella Rae Wise.
Reflecting on his behavior, Rourke expressed remorse and acknowledged his mistakes. “I know it was my bad. I’ve got a short fuse and I know I upset a lot of people out there. And I’m sorry for that. I’m actually ashamed of myself for getting that [angry with Chris],” he said.
He also added, “I went over the line, you know, I did wrong. I guess I’m a work in progress.”
Rourke’s eviction has left a void in the house, with the remaining housemates facing the second eviction of the current series on Tuesday night. Among those facing the axe are Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd, soap legend Patsy Palmer, and talk show icon Trisha Goddard.
Despite the controversy surrounding his time in the house, Rourke’s eviction has not gone unnoticed. The actor’s former co-star Bella Thorne accused him of “gross” and “humiliating” behavior, further adding to the backlash against him.
It remains to be seen how the show will address Rourke’s behavior and the impact it has had on the other housemates. But one thing is for sure, his time in the Celebrity Big Brother house has been marred by controversy and has left a lasting impression on both viewers and his fellow housemates.
As Rourke continues to face backlash for his actions, it serves as a reminder that celebrities are not immune to consequences for their behavior. And in a time where social media and public scrutiny are at an all-time high, it is important for public figures to be mindful of their actions and the impact they can have on others.
In the end, Rourke’s eviction from the Celebrity Big Brother house serves as a lesson for all of us to be accountable for our words and actions, and to strive towards being better versions of ourselves. Let us hope that Rourke takes this experience as a learning opportunity and works towards making amends for his behavior.
