Mickey Rourke is no longer a resident in the Celebrity Big Brother house. His statements and behaviors toward several cast members raised eyebrows, resulting in his early exit from this series. But now, his brows are curling, as Mickey is considering suing ITV and Celebrity Big Brother over his pay, which he says the network drastically reduced. This narrative has been multi-layered, with drama lurking on every level. Here is everything we know about why Mickey got the boot on this series, alongside how he hopes to recoup his losses via the courts.
Mickey Rourke was accused of homophobia after JoJo Siwa conflict on Celebrity Big Brother
Musical artist JoJo Siwa inspires many trending dance moves that I have yet to perfect. But in the Celebrity Big Brother house, we are being treated to a different side of this pop star. Following several of his off-color remarks, JoJo did her best to educate Mickey on the ins and outs of the LGBTQ community. JoJo offered Mickey grace, which, following his statements about her lifestyle, was extra big of her.
So, what did Mickey say? For starters, “Mickey asked JoJo which gender she liked, “girls or boys?” JoJo answered, saying, “Girls, noting that her partner is “non-binary.” But then, Mickey went off the rails, declaring, “If I stay longer than four days, you won’t be gay anymore.”
Not here for his asinine assumption, JoJo retorted, “I can guarantee I’ll still be gay.” Later in the garden, JoJo overheard Mickey speaking about voting “the lesbian out real quick.” Again speaking truths to his tainted testaments, JoJo called Mickey out, citing this reason as being “homophobic.”
Not catching any clues, Mickey next stated that he needed “a f**,” AKA a cigarette. But then, this misstepping man turns towards JoJo, saying, “I’m not talking to you.” Having had enough, JoJo removed herself from Mickey, finding comfort in her housemate, Chris Hughes.
Finally, Big Brother enters the chat, telling Mickey that his “language was offensive and unacceptable. As a result, Big Brother is giving you a formal warning. Further language or behavior of this nature could lead to your removal from the Big Brother house.” Understanding (maybe), Mickey apologized to JoJo, who remains rightfully irked by their interactions in the Celebrity Big Brother house.
Unfortunately, Big Brother failed to temper Mickey or his antics. Following his remarks to JoJo, Mickey found himself in hot water yet again. This time, Mickey made sexually inappropriate “jokes” to Ella Rae Wise. And, as expected, his “jokes” failed to land.
When Ella asked Mickey to “come with me,” it felt like a sexual lightbulb seemingly blinked on in his head. So, her houseguest Mickey responded, asking, “Come in, you?” Then, Mickey dared to laugh, calling this line a gag. His audacity, however, made Ella (and all women everywhere) uneasy.
Several beats later, during a pirate-themed task, Trisha Goddard called Chris a “rat.” Speaking like a pirate, Mickey joined in, also calling Chris a rat. When Chris gave him the stinkeye in return, Mickey took Chris seriously, responding with a verbal tirade that felt as if it might turn physical at any moment. Cue Big Brother bringing Mickey to the Diary Room (again), where they promptly ejected him from the house.
Thankfully, Mickey apologized for his behavior before leaving the Celebrity Big Brother house. However, following his early exit, Mickey feels financially slighted by this series. This novel brings us to our final chapter, explaining why Mickey is now considering a fight with the network.
Mickey Rourke is considering a lawsuit against Celebrity Big Brother bosses
Mickey is now seeing red. Allegedly, he was only one day away from receiving a hefty paycheck from ITV for his appearance on Celebrity Big Brother. Kimberly Hines, his rep, states that Mickey was “unjustly” denied this paycheck. Kimberly also claims that the producers deliberately removed Mickey from the house right before his contract made him eligible to grab these funds.
Mickey also felt frustrated with his accommodations. Kimberly states that Mickey and his team were supposed to receive first-class hotel rooms when they got to London. So, Mickey racked up a $50,000 bill, later learning he would only get reimbursed $300 a night.
In his defense, Kimberly explained that the producers of Celebrity Big Brother were well aware that Mickey behaved erratically. They knew he was a loose cannon, and Mickey gave them the drama they wanted in return. But, all Mickey received after his exit was “barely a ride to the airport.”
According to Kimberly, Mickey might soon lawyer up in the UK. He wants his money, and when he receives it, he plans on putting this entire CBB experience behind him. Moving forward, Mickey hopes to shift gears, focusing on making “quality films” alongside his “final comeback” to Hollywood. So, there’s that.
Celebrity Big Brother is streaming on ITVX.
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