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Moment Mickey Rourke furiously confronts Chris Hughes in Celebrity Big Brother bust up
Celebrity Big Brother is in full swing – and in the past week, we’ve seen a new selection of famous (and not-so-famous) faces live together in the reality show house.
EastEnders star Patsy Palmer, presenter Trisha Goddard, and Coronation Street actor Jack Shepherd are all facing the public vote tonight.
Michael Fabricant was the first to be evicted, with The Wrestler actor Mickey Rourke removed after a chaotic six-day stint.
Rourke, 72, had been at the centre of controversy since his entrance when he “ogled” presenter AJ Odudu. He later faced calls to be removed after making homophobic comments to Jojo Siwa.
He was ultimately thrown off the show by producers for “inappropriate sexual language” aimed at The Only Way is Essex star Ella Rae Wise, 24, as well as “threatening and aggressive” behaviour towards former Love Island contestant Chris Hughes, 32.
Rourke grew irate when Hughes, in character as a pirate for a shopping task, “eyeballed” him. Rourke later apologised to Hughes, and told Big Brother he was “ashamed” of his actions and blamed it on his “short fuse”. According to evicted housemate Michael Fabricant, however, the worst of what Rourke said was not broadcast.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the programme told The Independent: “Housemates are monitored 24 hours a day and instances of inappropriate behaviour are dealt with appropriately and timely.” Rourke’s representatives declined to comment.
The series continues at 9pm on ITV and ITVX.
That nasty kitchen is giving me flashbacks to university dorms, yuck!
Annabel Nugent15 April 2025 21:07
Does anyone else agree that JoJo and Chris’s friendship has developed “so intense, so quickly”?
“They’re young, they’re free… and they’re increasing their fanbases…” Haha! She calls it how she sees it.
Annabel Nugent15 April 2025 21:06
Vote up to five times?! That seems a touch excessive, no?
Annabel Nugent15 April 2025 21:03
Jack, Patsy, or Trisha will be going home tonight. The vote is open – head to the app to save your fave!
Annabel Nugent15 April 2025 21:03
Annabel Nugent15 April 2025 21:02
Mickey Rourke isn’t the only one breaking rules in this house – although Chris and JoJo’s infraction is far less serious.
Tonight, the duo will be reprimanded by Big Brother for passing notes in secret, which isn’t allowed.
Their punishment? Having to speak through a megaphone for all to hear.
(ITV)
Annabel Nugent15 April 2025 21:00
Typically, Celebrity Big Brother episodes go for one hour, beginning at 9pm and finishing at 10pm.
With tonight’s live eviction, however, the episode is expected to run a little longer and finish at 10.15m instead.
Annabel Nugent15 April 2025 20:45
Anyone watching Celebrity Big Brother – or reading the news – will know that Mickey Rourke got himself booted out of the house for homophobic comments, “threatening and aggressive” behaviour, and “inappropriate sexual language”.
According to evicted housemate Michael Fabricant, however, the worst was not even aired.
Replying to an X post referencing Rourke’s homophobic comments to Siwa, Fabricant said: “Yeah, but that wasn’t said in isolation. There was a lot more, some of which could not be broadcast.”
(ITV)
Annabel Nugent15 April 2025 20:30
If you want your voice heard, be sure to download the Big Brother app as that’s the only way to vote for which housemate you want to save.
(X/Twitter/ BBUK)
Annabel Nugent15 April 2025 20:15
Following the exit of Michael Fabricant, it’s time for another housemate to leave the building.
Facing the public vote tonight are Jack P Shepherd, Patsy Palmer, and Trisha Goddard. Who leaves? You decide…
Annabel Nugent15 April 2025 20:00
