In the latest episode of Celebrity Big Brother, American actor Mickey Rourke sparked controversy by making homophobic comments directed at 21-year-old Dance Moms star JoJo Siwa. Rourke shouted at Siwa that if he stayed in the house longer, she wouldn’t be gay anymore and declared he would tie her up. He also made a derogatory remark about needing a cigarette, using a homophobic slur. This behavior led to Rourke receiving a formal warning from Big Brother.
This incident has caused outrage among viewers, with many calling for Rourke to be removed from the show. Some viewers expressed disappointment in the program’s response, stating that homophobia and bigotry have no place in the Celebrity Big Brother house. Love Island star Chris Hughes was praised for coming to Siwa’s defense during the episode.
In response to the backlash, a spokesperson for the show reiterated that all housemates receive training on respect and inclusion, and inappropriate behavior is dealt with promptly.
This controversy adds to previous incidents involving Rourke, including inappropriate comments towards series presenter AJ Odudu. The ongoing drama in the house has left viewers divided on whether Rourke should be allowed to continue in the competition. The series continues to air on ITV and ITVX.
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