I ll tie you up : Mickey Rourke s disgusting comments to JoJo Siwa on Celebrity Big Brother have got the internet up in arms
Get the Full StoryMickey Rourke didn t even make it into the U.K. Big Brother house before pulling a creepy move on the show s host AJ Odudu, but his behavior only went from bad to worse once he entered and started mingling with the other stars. Viewers have taken particular issue with the actor s homophobic comments towards fellow housemate JoJo Siwa. In his first few days in the house Rourke made several jokes surrounding Siwa s sexuality. In one instance the boxer turned actor said he would be voting out the lesbian. In another case he yells loudly, I need a f slang for cigarette before pointing at Siwa and clarifying, not talking to you. The Karma singer was obviously not too impressed with the comments as she shakes her head in response. Another co-star, Love Island alum Chris Hughes, chastised the Hollywood star, telling him, you can t say that Mickey. JoJo Siwa being subjected to homophobic bigotry from Mickey Rourke was a hard watch. #CBBUK pic.twitter.com L4wR4IlJTU Love, Danny DannyWxo April 9, 2025 But Rourke s remarks don t stop there. At one point he makes a veiled rape threat, telling Siwa, If I stay longer than four days, you won t be gay anymore. When his co-star responds, I can guarantee I will still be gay, Rourke replies, I ll tie you up. The response to Mickey Rourke s comments After making several jokes about Siwa, Rourke was summoned to the Diary Room where he was asked if he was aware of how offensive what he was saying was. Rourke acknowledged that his words could have a negative impact If I was saying it in a nasty kind of way or if I truly meant it. He was seriously cautioned but has been allowed to stay in the Big Brother house. Viewers, on the other hand, were less than pleased with the slap on the wrist delivered to Rourke. Many wrote complaints to Ofcom, the U.K. broadcasting regulator, to demand the actor be pulled from the show. Ofcom complaint submitted. Mickey Rourke should be out of that house. Violence against women and girls is not a laughing matter, dinosaurs who believe they can turn homosexual women straight with rape belong in the stone ages & deserve no platform in today s world. #CBBUK pic.twitter.com zFOv6ePge3 Hol thot_hanks April 9, 2025 In stark contrast to last year, the internet has actually rallied to defend JoJo Siwa as most viewers were in agreement that Rourke s comments crossed a line. It is now objectively clear that the only reason Mickey Rourke is still in that house is because they ve paid an obscene amount of money for the homophobic, plastic old prune. If it was anyone else, they d be out and shunned by ITV as soon as that slur left their mouth. #CBBUK pic.twitter.com vlJhetYEuD jodie __jodie___ April 9, 2025 We ride at dawn for JoJo. jojo is a 21 year old lesbian, stay away from her you ugly ancient RAT mickey rourke #cbbuk pic.twitter.com qjT80y8xAG emily colbridgey April 9, 2025 Others commended Chris Hughes for putting the American actor in his place. who knew chris from love island would be putting mickey rourke in his place on celebrity big brother #cbbuk pic.twitter.com lcWAD5xTKs liv livmonki April 9, 2025 Some individuals defended Rourke, claiming that he had not been infected with the dreaded woke mind virus that s got so many celebrities. They must not know that the actor is one of the biggest Trump haters out there. It seems that Rourke, who is the highest paid star on the show this season, will be remaining for now. Despite the public backlash a character like him will no doubt attract viewers due to his unpredictable personality. That sounds pessimistic, but that s reality television for you. All we can hope is that he pulls back on his inappropriate remarks and fully apologizes to Siwa.Share: