Mickey Rourke Sparks Outrage with Homophobic Slur on ‘Big Brother’

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In just two days on Celebrity Big Brother UK, actor Mickey Rourke has been facing criticism for making homophobic comments towards housemate JoJo Siwa. The incident prompted a formal warning from the show’s production team. During a conversation with Siwa, who openly identifies as queer and is in a relationship with a non-binary person, Rourke made several offensive remarks. He reportedly joked that if he stayed in the house for more than four days, Siwa would no longer be gay, and later made an unsettling comment about wanting to bind her up.

Afterward, in a conversation with Chris Hughes (from Love Island) that Siwa could hear, he mentioned his intention to swiftly vote out the lesbian. When Siwa challenged him on the homophobic tone of his remark, Rourke resorted to using an offensive slur against gay people, and during this, he claimed he was actually referring to a cigarette, in a manner that is common in British English.

These comments led Big Brother’s executives to swiftly reprimand Rourke with a formal warning, worded in a way that is likely to be later used as ammunition against those perceived as liberal or left-leaning, who are frequently accused of manipulating language in an Orwellian manner. In the privacy of the diary room, the actor was given this caution.

Big Brother finds your words disrespectful and inappropriate. Consequently, they’re issuing a formal caution to you. Continuing with such language or actions might lead to your eviction from the Big Brother residence.

Rourke clarified to Big Brother that his words were merely jesting, not concealed with any ill-intentions. Later on, he personally apologized to Siwa for any misunderstanding caused.

I’d like to express my apologies. I tend to react quickly when I’m upset, and I want to make it clear that this is not intentional. In other words, I’m genuinely sorry for any inconvenience or discomfort caused.

Siwa, a multi-talented artist who initially became famous on ‘Dance Moms’ (2015-2016) and subsequently through her collaboration with Nickelodeon, publicly identified as part of the LGBTQ+ community in January 2021. In the same year, she made groundbreaking history on season 30 of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ by being the first celebrity to dance with a professional partner of the same sex. Although she accepted Rourke’s apology, she highlighted that the particular term he used was not an appropriate or acceptable word.

Audiences Slam Mickey Rourke’s ‘Big Brother’ Behavior

Discontent towards Rourke has overflowed onto what was once Twitter, where people share their disdain for Rourke’s actions. A user tagged him as a “violent misogynist,” while others denounced his remark about tying Siwa up. Here are some of the comments expressing this sentiment:

* “Rourke is out of line with his violent misogynistic behavior.”
* “I can’t believe Rourke threatened to tie someone up like that.”
* “Rourke needs to check himself before he wrecks himself and others.

Mickey Rourke’s acting journey commenced in the 1980s, with roles in movies like “Diner” and “Rumble Fish”. He later gained significant attention for his work on films such as “9 1/2 Weeks” and “Angel Heart”. However, in the 1990s, he chose to leave acting behind to focus on a professional boxing career. He hung up his gloves in 1994, only to see a revival of his acting career in the mid-2000s. This second phase earned him a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for his role in “The Wrestler” from 2008. Since then, he has been featured in films such as “Iron Man 2” and “The Expendables”. In the year 2020, Rourke appeared on “The Masked Singer” under the persona of the Gremlin.

As a dedicated movie enthusiast, I’m always eager to catch the latest works of talented actors, and Rourke is no exception. These days, he seems to be immersed in a variety of lower-budget projects, one of which is the highly anticipated “3 Days Rising” alongside Ice-T and Peter Greene. Additionally, I’ve learned that he’s slated to appear in several upcoming movies such as “The Roaring Game,” “A Walking Miracle,” “Hollywood Heist,” and “Bring the Law.” All of these films are currently undergoing post-production, so I can hardly wait to see them on the big screen!

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2025-04-10 06:05