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Mickey Rourke Apologizes After Homophobic Comments on Big Brother

4/9/2025

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Mickey Rourke faced a formal warning on ITV's Celebrity Big Brother after making homophobic comments directed at JoJo Siwa. The 72-year-old actor questioned Siwa's sexuality, suggesting she wouldn't be gay if he stayed longer than four days. After facing public outrage, Rourke apologized, admitting his remarks were hurtful, with potential consequences looming for further infractions.

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Mickey Rourke faced a formal warning on ITV's Celebrity Big Brother after making homophobic comments directed at JoJo Siwa. The 72-year-old actor questioned Siwa's sexuality, suggesting she wouldn't be gay if he stayed longer than four days. After facing public outrage, Rourke apologized, admitting his remarks were hurtful, with potential consequences looming for further infractions.