Mickey Rourke’s explosive exchange with Celebrity Big Brother co-star Chris Hughes – and his grovelling post-exit apology – have been revealed after the Hollywood star was removed from the ITV show’s house
Celebrity Big Brother’s Mickey Rourke has been kicked off the ITV show for “inappropriate language and unacceptable behaviour” less than week after he made his big debut. The star later confessed “I blame myself” as he took responsibility for his inappropriate behaviour.
The Hollywood star’s time in the Celebrity Big Brother house was marred by controversy before he even entered the show on Monday – from grabbing host AJ Odudu during his entrance to receiving a formal warning over homophobic language used towards JoJo Siwa.
Now, Mickey has been removed from the show for “further use of inappropriate language and unacceptable behaviour” following a disagreement with fellow housemate Chris Hughes.
Issuing an apology, he told Big Brother: “I blame myself, I know it was my bad. You know, I’ve got a short fuse and I know I upset a lot of people out there, you know. And I’m sorry for that. I’m actually ashamed of myself for getting that hot. I went over the line, you know, I did wrong. I guess, like they say, I’m a work in progress. I just wanna pack my bags and leave, you know. I wanted to leave yesterday actually but I wasn’t chosen.”
Earlier in the week, Micky received a formal warning from Big Brother after using a homophobic slur during a conversation with JoJo Siwa. After asking about her sexuality, Mickey told her: “If I stay longer than four days, you won’t be gay anymore.” After JoJo replied by saying that she would still be gay and in a very happy relationship with her non-binary partner, Mickey told Chris Hughes that he’s going to “vote the lesbian out real quick”.
He then said: “I need a fag,” before gesturing to JoJo and saying: “I’m not talking to you.” After being called to the diary room, Mickey was told by Big Brother that he used “unacceptable language and behaviour” and that repeated use of it could lead to him being removed from the Big Brother house.
Now, Mickey is at risk of having his rumoured £500,000 fee slashed by ITV after being forced to leave the show early. A source told The Sun: “Mickey won’t be receiving all his money from ITV. If a celebrity gets removed from the house, they don’t get the full fee.
“It’s as simple as that and they will be discussing that with him. Mickey was ready to leave the house and it ended up feeling like a mutual decision between him and ITV in the end. It was getting too much.”
Mickey’s pay cheque slashed
Although Mickey Rourke had signed a contract for £500,000, reports claim his pay will be slashed.
According to The Sun, this could now dunk down to just a fraction of the amount he went out for – with Mickey potentially only receiving £50,000 due to his contract being pro-rata despite entering the house for the money.
“Mickey didn’t do Celebrity Big Brother for the experience and was counting on that money,” a source told the outlet. The source added: “He’s lost a huge amount by leaving the show early. It was worked out on a pro rata basis. Conversations are ongoing so the fee may change but a contract is a contract.”
Mickey’s pay has reportedly been slashed (
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Mickey left housemates ‘scared’ says host
Celeb Big Brother host Will Best has claimed that the housemates were left “nervous and scared” by Mickey’s behaviour.
During an appearance on This Morning, Will said: “I can’t repeat exactly what Mickey said, but it was bad, and it made not just Chris [Hughes] – Chris handled it very well – but it made the rest of the house feel vulnerable, a bit scared.”
Reflecting on Mickey’s comment towards Ella Rae Wise, Will said it was “totally inappropriate”, before saying it “made her feel understandably vulnerable, and that is the point where you’ve got to go.”
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Chris Hughes leaves housemate fuming
Ella Rae Wise recently revealed she was frustrated that Chris hadn’t gotten to know her during their time in the house.
In a teaser clip for the latest episode, Ella said: “Chris, I think, the more I’m around him, the more he’s getting on my nerves.”
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Michael Fabricant’s plea to Celeb Big Brother bosses
Sir Michael Fabricant has only been out of the Celebrity Big Brother house for three days and admits he wants to return.
The former Tory MP became the first person to be evicted on Friday night but following Mickey Rourke’s axing, he’s issued a plea to bosses. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, he said: “Missing Danny, Jack, Donna, JoJo and nearly all of the others,” alongside a crying emoji.
He added: “I WANT TO GO BACK IN!! #CBBUK.”
Mickey Rourke grabs his crotch as he flees the UK
After being kicked out of the iconic house on Sunday, Mickey Rourke was seen in public for the first time – and it appears that he may not have learned his lesson just yet.
The controversial star was seen grabbing his crotch in the street on Monday morning in a crude gesture to a passerby. Suggesting that perhaps his apology was not sincere, Mickey was photographed grabbing his crotch while standing in the street after arriving to London before making his way to the airport to head back to the US.
Mickey looked slightly disheveled as he was seen in his signature baggy blue jeans and a worn-in grey zip-up. The star finished off the look with a pair of cowboy boots.
Despite inappropriately grabbing his crotch, Mickey appeared in high spirits after being kicked out of the Celebrity Big Brother house as he was seen smiling and waving at fans in the street before hopping into a vehicle.
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Mickey Rourke’s disgusting habit revealed
Mickey Rourke’s Celebrity Big Brother co-star has revealed he snuck in an item into the house without show bosses knowing – along with his gross habit.
He had shocked with his unusual habits, as he was slammed for brushing his teeth in the kitchen sink. Yet housemate Michael Fabricant has revealed another shocking habit of Mickey’s as well as his smuggled item.
Speaking on This Morning he said: “My job was to replace the batteries on the radio mics every morning, every evening.
“Mickey would sleep with all his clothes on, would sleep on the couch, he didn’t want to get into a bed. I would pull out his radio mic because he was still half asleep and it was covered in chocolate. Melted chocolate. He was on another planet for the whole TV show.”
Host Will Best, who was also on the This Morning sofa, appeared shocked as he probed: “He had chocolate in his back pocket?”
Michael replied: “Along with the radio mic. I would try to prize it open and get the battery. I don’t know where he got the chocolate from. Maybe he smuggled it in?”
Ella Rae Wise drops nomination bombshell
Ella Rae Wise is set to deliver a particularly brutal nomination that will take fans by surprise on tonight’s episode ahead of Tuesday night’s eviction.
In tonight’s episode, Ella Rae Wise tells Big Brother: “My first nomination is Chris. Just because I don’t know 100 percent if he’s being his genuine self and I wouldn’t know that because the only time we speak is if we ask each other if we’re ok and is there anything that we want.
“We haven’t had any other conversation other than that. I feel like he’s keeping himself to one person only and that’s obviously JoJo. He hasn’t allowed himself to make connections with anyone else other than her. I feel like he’s playing a massive game.”
Ella’s decision is set to shock viewers, who suspected that there may have been a romance brewing between them.
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Mickey Rourke’s telling exit comment that wasn’t aired
Michael Fabricant has revealed that Mickey Rourke made an interesting comment about leaving the show, days before he was asked to leave by bosses.
Speaking on This Morning after his own exit, Michael said: “He was always on another planet. He told me on Monday that he was going to be out on Thursday.
“Jack said to him, ‘Was that in your contract?’ He said, ‘Hey man, I never read no contract. It’s what my agent told me.'”
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Chris Hughes gets very unique punishment
The drama is set to continue on tonight’s instalment of Celebrity Big Brother as Chris Hughes gets his punishment for breaking the rules.
“RULE BREAK ALERT,” the official Twitter (X) account for Celebrity Big Brother wrote on the platform this morning. “At 3:14pm in the garden, Chris said, ‘I guess I know who Trisha and Patsy are going to vote for…
“They’ll probably vote for each other, that’s fair after yesterday.’ As a punishment, he will be put in the wheelie bin of shame and have to write an apology rap. #CBBUK #BBLL.”
Chris being forced to write an apology rap is seemingly a nod to his infamous offer to freestyle during his time in the Love Island villa back in 2017.
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Ella Rae Wise explodes at Chris Hughes amid romance rumours
Ella Rae Wise is set to launch into an explosive rant at Chris Hughes as things reach boiling point for her in the Celebrity Big Brother house.
The TOWIE star, 24, had been flirty with Chris, 32, when entering the house as fans suspected a new romance on the card. Yet there has been distance between them in recent days, as Chris bonded with JoJo Siwa instead.
In the upcoming episode, the housemates gather in the living room, where Big Brother tells them they failed the shopping task because some were not wearing their full pirate outfits.
Chris’ name was in the frame for failing to wear the proper pirate look, with Ella jumping in to share her opinion. He was also called out for breaking house rules by chatting about nominations with Donna Preston.
Ella frowned at the news as she quipped: “So the first shopping task we failed.” She turned to Chris and said: “It is what it is. [He’s saying] I did this I did that. Get over it.”
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Mickey’s pay cheque slashed
Although Mickey Rourke had signed a contract for £500,000, reports claim his pay will be slashed.
According to The Sun, this could now dunk down to just a fraction of the amount he went out for – with Mickey potentially only receiving £50,000 due to his contract being pro-rata despite entering the house for the money.
“Mickey didn’t do Celebrity Big Brother for the experience and was counting on that money,” a source told the outlet. The source added: “He’s lost a huge amount by leaving the show early. It was worked out on a pro rata basis. Conversations are ongoing so the fee may change but a contract is a contract.”
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Mickey left housemates ‘scared’ says host
Celeb Big Brother host Will Best has claimed that the housemates were left “nervous and scared” by Mickey’s behaviour.
During an appearance on This Morning, Will said: “I can’t repeat exactly what Mickey said, but it was bad, and it made not just Chris [Hughes] – Chris handled it very well – but it made the rest of the house feel vulnerable, a bit scared.”
Reflecting on Mickey’s comment towards Ella Rae Wise, Will said it was “totally inappropriate”, before saying it “made her feel understandably vulnerable, and that is the point where you’ve got to go.”
Will has claimed that the Celeb Big Brother housemates were ‘scared and nervous’ of Mickey (
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Chris Hughes leaves housemate fuming
Ella Rae Wise recently revealed she was frustrated that Chris hadn’t gotten to know her during their time in the house.
In a teaser clip for the latest episode, Ella said: “Chris, I think, the more I’m around him, the more he’s getting on my nerves.”
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Michael Fabricant’s plea to Celeb Big Brother bosses
Sir Michael Fabricant has only been out of the Celebrity Big Brother house for three days and admits he wants to return.
The former Tory MP became the first person to be evicted on Friday night but following Mickey Rourke’s axing, he’s issued a plea to bosses. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, he said: “Missing Danny, Jack, Donna, JoJo and nearly all of the others,” alongside a crying emoji.
He added: “I WANT TO GO BACK IN!! #CBBUK.”
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Mickey Rourke grabs his crotch as he flees the UK
After being kicked out of the iconic house on Sunday, Mickey Rourke was seen in public for the first time – and it appears that he may not have learned his lesson just yet.
The controversial star was seen grabbing his crotch in the street on Monday morning in a crude gesture to a passerby. Suggesting that perhaps his apology was not sincere, Mickey was photographed grabbing his crotch while standing in the street after arriving to London before making his way to the airport to head back to the US.
Mickey looked slightly disheveled as he was seen in his signature baggy blue jeans and a worn-in grey zip-up. The star finished off the look with a pair of cowboy boots.
Despite inappropriately grabbing his crotch, Mickey appeared in high spirits after being kicked out of the Celebrity Big Brother house as he was seen smiling and waving at fans in the street before hopping into a vehicle.
Mickey grabbed his crotch as he stepped out after his exit (
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Mickey Rourke’s disgusting habit revealed
Mickey Rourke’s Celebrity Big Brother co-star has revealed he snuck in an item into the house without show bosses knowing – along with his gross habit.
He had shocked with his unusual habits, as he was slammed for brushing his teeth in the kitchen sink. Yet housemate Michael Fabricant has revealed another shocking habit of Mickey’s as well as his smuggled item.
Speaking on This Morning he said: “My job was to replace the batteries on the radio mics every morning, every evening.
“Mickey would sleep with all his clothes on, would sleep on the couch, he didn’t want to get into a bed. I would pull out his radio mic because he was still half asleep and it was covered in chocolate. Melted chocolate. He was on another planet for the whole TV show.”
Host Will Best, who was also on the This Morning sofa, appeared shocked as he probed: “He had chocolate in his back pocket?”
Michael replied: “Along with the radio mic. I would try to prize it open and get the battery. I don’t know where he got the chocolate from. Maybe he smuggled it in?”
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Ella Rae Wise drops nomination bombshell
Ella Rae Wise is set to deliver a particularly brutal nomination that will take fans by surprise on tonight’s episode ahead of Tuesday night’s eviction.
In tonight’s episode, Ella Rae Wise tells Big Brother: “My first nomination is Chris. Just because I don’t know 100 percent if he’s being his genuine self and I wouldn’t know that because the only time we speak is if we ask each other if we’re ok and is there anything that we want.
“We haven’t had any other conversation other than that. I feel like he’s keeping himself to one person only and that’s obviously JoJo. He hasn’t allowed himself to make connections with anyone else other than her. I feel like he’s playing a massive game.”
Ella’s decision is set to shock viewers, who suspected that there may have been a romance brewing between them.
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Mickey Rourke’s telling exit comment that wasn’t aired
Michael Fabricant has revealed that Mickey Rourke made an interesting comment about leaving the show, days before he was asked to leave by bosses.
Speaking on This Morning after his own exit, Michael said: “He was always on another planet. He told me on Monday that he was going to be out on Thursday.
“Jack said to him, ‘Was that in your contract?’ He said, ‘Hey man, I never read no contract. It’s what my agent told me.'”
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Chris Hughes gets very unique punishment
The drama is set to continue on tonight’s instalment of Celebrity Big Brother as Chris Hughes gets his punishment for breaking the rules.
“RULE BREAK ALERT,” the official Twitter (X) account for Celebrity Big Brother wrote on the platform this morning. “At 3:14pm in the garden, Chris said, ‘I guess I know who Trisha and Patsy are going to vote for…
“They’ll probably vote for each other, that’s fair after yesterday.’ As a punishment, he will be put in the wheelie bin of shame and have to write an apology rap. #CBBUK #BBLL.”
Chris being forced to write an apology rap is seemingly a nod to his infamous offer to freestyle during his time in the Love Island villa back in 2017.
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Ella Rae Wise explodes at Chris Hughes amid romance rumours
Ella Rae Wise is set to launch into an explosive rant at Chris Hughes as things reach boiling point for her in the Celebrity Big Brother house.
The TOWIE star, 24, had been flirty with Chris, 32, when entering the house as fans suspected a new romance on the card. Yet there has been distance between them in recent days, as Chris bonded with JoJo Siwa instead.
In the upcoming episode, the housemates gather in the living room, where Big Brother tells them they failed the shopping task because some were not wearing their full pirate outfits.
Chris’ name was in the frame for failing to wear the proper pirate look, with Ella jumping in to share her opinion. He was also called out for breaking house rules by chatting about nominations with Donna Preston.
Ella frowned at the news as she quipped: “So the first shopping task we failed.” She turned to Chris and said: “It is what it is. [He’s saying] I did this I did that. Get over it.”
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Mickey Rourke breaks silence on Bella Thorne’s allegations
Mickey Rourke has broken his silence on former co-star Bella Thorne’s accusations that he “bruised her genitals” while filming 2020 movie Girl.
Last week, Bella took to Instagram to say that working with Mickey on the film was “one of the all time worst experiences of my life”, adding: “He’s supposed to take a metal grinder to my knee cap and instead he used it on my genitals thru my jeans. Hitting them over and over again. I had bruises on my pelvic bone.”
The actor has now broken his silence, with a representative telling Variety: “These allegations are extremely serious. Mr. Rourke adamantly denies any intentional misconduct.
“He was not made aware of any such concerns during filming and had no prior knowledge of Ms. Thorne’s discomfort until now. Out of respect for all parties and given the gravity of the claims, Mr. Rourke will not be making further public comment at this time. He remains willing to cooperate with any appropriate inquiry through the proper channels. We affirm the right of every performer to feel safe and respected in their work environment.”
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Mickey Rourke warned about his temper before entering Celebrity Big Brother
Mickey Rourke revealed that he was previously warned about his short temper before entering the Celebrity Big Brother house. Speaking in the diary room after being asked to leave by the show, Mickey said that he had been “trying his whole life” to control his temper.
“I wish I would have had better self-control and I’m very sorry,” he said. “I’m a work in progress. I just wanna pack my bags and leave, you know. I wanted to leave yesterday actually but I wasn’t chosen.”
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Chris Hughes to face punishment after huge rule break
Celebrity Big Brother has revealed that Chris Hughes will be facing punishment after breaking a rule in tonight’s episode. As confirmed by the show’s X account, Chris spoke about nominations in the garden at 3:14pm yesterday.
“At 3:14pm in the garden, Chris said, ‘I guess I know who Trisha and Patsy are going to vote for… They’ll probably vote for each other, that’s fair after yesterday.’ As a punishment, he will be put in the wheelie bin of shame and have to write an apology rap. #CBBUK #BBLL,” Big Brother tweeted.
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Michael Fabricant tells Trisha Goddard to keep her ‘gob shut’
Michael Fabricant has hit out at Celebrity Big Brother star Trisha Goddard, telling her that she should “keep her gob shut”. The former Tory MP, who was evicted from the show on Friday, appeared on Late and Live last night and revealed that he felt “uncomfortable” around Trisha.
He added: “If Trish is watching this on a recording, Trish if you’re not sure where something is going, keep your gob shut.”
It comes after Michael began speaking about immigration in the house and spoke about his experience of being of Jewish descent, saying: “Do not come to this country if your aim is to change everybody to your way of thinking.” Trisha then jumped in to ask: “Hang on! Are you slipping into Islamophobia? Because you’re going to have trouble.”
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Danny Beard’s friend slams Mickey Rourke as ‘absolutely disgusting’
Danny Beard’s friend and podcast co-host Billy Andrew has slammed Mickey Rourke after the 72-year-old actor was removed from the Celebrity Big Brother house.
Speaking to Lorraine’s Kate Garraway today, Mickey spoke about how Danny had to break up Chris Hughes and Mickey Rourke after the latter became aggressive. “It’s absolutely disgusting,” he said. “When he first went into the house with the whole AJ thing and the JoJo thing and then the comments to Ella.
“Plus his argument with Chris that really nearly did escalate into a physical altercation. I found that Big Brother made the right decision to get rid.”
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GMB’s Richard Arnold addresses Mickey’s ‘distressing’ behaviour
Good Morning Britain’s Richard Arnold has spoken out about Mickey Rourke’s removal from the house, adding: “It was a deeply distressing watch.”
He added: “It’s been an eventful weekend… They were dressed as pirates as part of a playful task but it was anything but. Squaring up like that, as well, out of nothing, it just came from nowhere.”
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Chris Hughes’ brother breaks silence on JoJo Siwa ‘romance’
Chris Hughes’ brother Ben has opened up about the Love Island star’s bedroom antics with fellow Celebrity Big Brother housemate JoJo Siwa.
During last night’s show, Chris was seen stroking JoJo’s back as they shared a bed – despite the fact that JoJo is in a relationship with influencer Kath Ebbs.
Speaking on Lorraine, Ben said: “I actually think that maybe they’ve just formed a great friendship due to the fact that Chris stood up for JoJo. I think JoJo is in a solid relationship. Chris will know that and I think they’ve got each other’s backs.”
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Fans spot moment Chris Hughes ‘got Mickey Rourke evicted on purpose’
Celebrity Big Brother fans think they’ve spotted the moment Chris Hughes ‘tried to get Mickey Rourke chucked out of the house.
The pair got in a heated war of words during a pirate themed task that ultimately ended up costing Mickey his place in the house as he lost his temper in spectacular style.
The Hollywood actor was already on a warning following his vile homophobic abuse towards JoJo Siwa, before Chris became his next target. Read the full story here.
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‘CBB bosses knew what they were doing booking Mickey Rourke’
Celebrity Big Brother bosses “knew what was going to happen” signing Mickey Rourke up for the ITV series, it has been claimed.
According to one insider, the Hollywood actor’s behaviour and early exit shouldn’t come as a surprise to Celebrity Big Brother bosses. “Big Brother knew what was going to happen when they booked bad boy Mickey Rourke. They wanted a lion but expected him to act like a lamb,” the source says.
Speaking to The Sun, they add: “They knew what they were doing putting him in alongside young people when he’s 72 and from a totally different generation. He never intended to offend anyone and had every intention of staying in there.” The Mirror has approached ITV for comment.
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As Big Brother told Rourke he would be leaving the house, the actor said he blamed himself and revealed he had wanted his Big Brother experience to end earlier.
“I wanted to leave yesterday actually but I wasn’t chosen,” he admitted.
Rourke had been put up for eviction on Friday, alongside former Tory MP Sir Michael Fabricant and Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd, but was saved by the public vote.
After his departure Sir Michael reposted a social media post on Twitter (X) announcing Rourke’s exit and wrote: “He wanted to leave on day one.”
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Late and Live’s look back
On tonight’s episode of Late and Live with host Will Best, a string of former housemates appeared to discuss Mickey’s time on the show. Rather than a highlights reel, a compilation of what happened during his time on the show aired.
It ended with some more positive moments with Mickey in the house. He said: “It wasn’t an easy thing for me to do,” before they aired a clip of his apology.
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Mickey Rourke’s final exchange with Big Brother in full
Mickey Rourke was removed from the Celebrity Big Brother house on Saturday nigth following a final conversation with the disembodied overlord. Big Brother told the star: “Mickey, Big Brother needs to speak to you about your behaviour. Earlier today in a disagreement with Chris, your language and behaviour was threatening and aggressive. Big Brother does not tolerate threatening language or behaviour. In addition, you have used inappropriate sexual language to Ella.”
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Mickey then replied: “Oh, I’m not aware of that but OK.” And Big Brother went on: ”This language has caused offence to your fellow housemates and could cause offence to the viewing public. This is not the first time Big Brother has had to speak to you about your offensive and inappropriate language.”
Mickey said: “Yes sir. I did wrong. I apologise. I’m sorry. I can’t take it back, you know, I stepped over the line. And I take responsibility for doing the wrong thing. ‘Cause I lost my temper, and I’ve been trying to work on it my whole life and I wish I would have had better self-control and I’m very sorry.
“I’m ashamed of myself for losing it for a few seconds there. Nobody got touched or hurt. Maybe some feelings got hurt or maybe others have feelings about others getting upset but, you know, I’m sorry about that.”
Big Brother then declared: “Big Brother considers your language and behaviour today to be seriously unacceptable and as a result Big Brother has no option but to ask you to leave the Big Brother house.”
In a final comment, Mickey said: “I blame myself, I know it was my bad. You know, I’ve got a short fuse and I know I upset a lot of people out there, you know. And I’m sorry for that. I’m actually ashamed of myself for getting that hot. I went over the line, you know, I did wrong. I guess, like they say, I’m a work in progress. I just wanna pack my bags and leave, you know. I wanted to leave yesterday actually but I wasn’t chosen.”
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Celebrity Big Brother stars’ true feelings about Mickey Rourke’s exposed in telling clue
While Celebrity Big Brother fans have been shocked, stunned and relieved over the exit of Hollywood star Mickey Rourke, it is possible the true feelings of some co-stars were explosed soon before he was told to leave the house.
An argument erupted when Trisha Goddard mentioned there was a “rat amongst them” – prompting Chris Hughes to look towards Mickey, sparkng a major reaction that contributed towards his removal.
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Mickey Rourke removed from the Big Brother house
Big Brother informed the household: “Mickey has lef the Celebrity Big Brother house and won’t be returning.” Big Brother then asked one of the housemates to pack up the star’s belongings and leave them to be collected.
JoJo voluneered and ran to the bedroom to retrieve the star’s belongings. Earlier in the show, she had been shown bonding with the actor despite all his behaviour. She said it was “heartbreaking” that he had not gelled with the other housemates and insisted there’s “a lovely side” to him.
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Chirs Hughes admits ‘male aggression is disturbing’ after Mickey Rourke clash
Chris Hughes and Mickey Rourke hugged things out after clashing over an awkward glance. Tensions had erupted after Chris glared at Mickey in a task – sending the Hollywood star into an agressive outburst where he swore at the Love Island star and seemingly threatened to throw him on the floor.
After they patched things up, Chris visited the Diary Room wher he said he was concerned by they behavious. The reality star confessed: “My day’s been very interesting. He doesn’t like to be stared at … Male aggression in social situations is disturbing.. It’s not a nice thing for anyone to see.”
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Ella Rae Wise in tears over Mickey Rourke’s comment
After Mickey made a sequalised quip to Ella, she broke down in tears while surrouded by her co-stars. EastEnders star Patsy Palmer shared her horror over Mickey’s comments and said she was thinking of her daughters.
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After being called to the Diary Room to decomplress, Ella broke down in tears instead and siad: “It makes me feel on edge. I don’t like the jokes. I don’t like the sexualised jokes made about me. I’m a young girl. I’m not a piece of meat. He’s making people feel uneasy.”
Mickey’s comments ultimately led to the star exiting the show early.
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Mickey causes backlash with sexualised comment
Viewers were shocked when Mickey Rourke made a sexualised comment to co-star Ella Rae Wise. While speaking in the kitchen, Ella commented: “Come with me, Mickey” – only for the Hollywood star to then joke: “Come in you?”
The joke landed flat and was regarded as insensitve – while Ella despaired over the comment, Patsy Palmer then said: “That’s what happens, I’m just starting to be his mate and something slips out.” Viewers were also offended, with one on X writing: “Mickey Rourke actually makes me feel sick… that comment he made to Ella? What????” alongside vomiting emojis.
Ahead of Mickey being told to leave the CBB house, he was scolded for his comment to Ella. He confessed: “Oh, I’m not aware of that but okay… I did wrong. I apologise. I’m sorry. I can’t take it back, you know, I stepped over the line. And I take responsibility for doing the wrong thing.”
Seamus Duff
Mickey Rourke declared he and JoJo were friends before shock removal
Mickey Rourke reflected on his growing friendship with JoJo Siwa ahead of his shock exit. Highlihgt showed the pair playfully joking together days after they bitterly clashed in the house after he mocked her sexuality. After being appointed captain during a pirate themed challenge, Mickey told the singer: “Your sword is on backwards” – only for JoJo to retort: “You’re backwards!” leading to them both to laugh alongside the fellow housemates.
Speaking to Big Brother in the Diary Room soon after, Mickey said he was feeling like he had established a friendhsip with the American singer.
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Mickey Rourke downcast when he wasn’t evicted
Mickey Rourke appeared annoyed on Friday night when he was not evicted from the Celebrity Big Brother house on Friday night. Politician Michael Fabricant was evicted instead.
Following the result, Mickey slumped at a table, drawing attention from felow contestants including Angellica Bell and Patsy Palmer. Asking him if he was OK, the Iron Man star said he was not, adding “I wanted to go home” – with his confession being declared just 24 hours before his eventual exit.
Mickey added: “I did my best to get out of here.” While Angellica joked he had been “a d**k” but the public had voted to save him regardless.
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Chris Hughes’s reaction to Mickey Rourke’s ‘homophobic’ outbursts
Mickey Rourke and Chris Hughes’s clash during a pirate themed task ultimately led to the Hollywood star’s eviciton from the Celebrity Big Brother house – but they had previously brushed against each other over LGBTQ+ rights. Tensions rose when Mickey targeted singer JoJo Siwa, implying he intended to vote her for eviction purely because she is a lesbian.
In shock scenes, Mickey shouted at the American singer from across the courtyard: “If I stay longer than four days, you won’t be gay anymore,” before saying he will “tie” her up. Soon after, he announced he needed a cigarette, stating that he “needs a fag” – before pointing at JoJo and saying, “I’m not talking to you.”
Chris confronted Mickey over his words, and told him repeatedly: “Mickey, you can’t say that.” After JoJo was left upset by the exchange, Chris went to comfort her, and said: “Have a little cry, crying is my favourite therapy. Snuggle in. Have a good cry – that’s you getting your frustration out as well.”
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Mickey seen for the first time after exit
Celebrity Big Brother’s Mickey Rourke has been seen for the first time since his axe.
Mickey Rourke has broken cover after quitting Celebrity Big Brother (Image: CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA)
In exclusive pictures obtained by The Mirror, Mickey was joined by a security guard as he sat on the steps outside of a luxury hotel. Mickey was axed from the programme for his behaviour towards his housemates and for the language he used.
His exit scenes will air this evening on the ITV1 show.
Mickey Rourke breaks cover as ITV release footage of shock Celebrity Big Brother axe
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Seamus Duff
Celebrity Big Brother airs later tonight
A reminder to Celebrity Big Brother fans that the show airs at the later time of 10pm tonight. The show usually airs at 9pm on ITV and via ITVX – but is airing an hour later than ususal on Sunday 13 April.
The reason for the delay is that new drama Grace is airing at 8pm on ITV and runs for two hours. The Sunday night episode of CBB is set to show Mickey Rourke’s explosive exit.
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Former Celebrity Big Brother housemate returns after shock Mickey Rourke exit
A former Celebrity Big Brother contestant has returned to the famous reality show house following the exit of Mickey Rourke. After a long day, and plent of drama, a spoiler report has revealed that a contestant from the 2024 season of the show is set to make a shock return to the house.
The remaining housemates are surprised to be greeted by a mesmerizing mermaid lounging in the hottub – played by none other than last series’ celebrity housemate, Lauren Simon. The Real Housewives star’s involvement has sparked speculation she could be a replacement for Mickey following his abrupt exut.
Real Housewives star Lauren Simon is set to make a triumphant return to Celebrity Big Brother (Image: REX/Shutterstock for Big Brother)
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Celebrity Big Brother share second reason behind Mickey Rourke axe
Mickey Rourke was removed from the Celebrity Big Brother house after it was revealed he had engaged in “threatening and aggressive” language. This reasoning was revealed on Saturday soon after the Hollywood star was axed from the show.
However, information released on Sunday revealed that there was a second reason the star was removed – as he was called to the Diary Room and warned: “In addition, you have used inappropriate sexual language to Ella [Rae Wise].” The Iron Man actor replied: “Oh, I’m not aware of that but okay.”
Big Brother then told him: “This language has caused offence to your fellow housemates and could cause offence to the viewing public. This is not the first time Big Brother has had to speak to you about your offensive and inappropriate language.”
Mickey then replied: “Yes sir. I did wrong. I apologise. I’m sorry. I can’t take it back, you know, I stepped over the line. And I take responsibility for doing the wrong thing.”
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Seamus Duff
What AJ Odudu said about Mickey Rourke inappropriate behaviour
Micley Rourke caused controversey before he even set inside the Celebrity Big Brother house last week as he ogled show host AJ Odudu. The 37-year-old host addressed the awkward moment in companion show Celebrity Big Brother: Late & Live following the launch show.
The host reflected on the incident after panel guest Alan Carr drew attention to the cringe-inducing moment. The comedian asked: “Can we talk about Mickey Rourke looking at you? Wow his eyes. Find someone who looks at you the way Mickey looks at you. His tongue was hanging out.”
Odudu, who had already been praised by fans for remaining professional after the Hollywood star leered at her, gracefully replied: “It literally was. I was like, “You can’t afford these feathers, Mickey, no!’”
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Celebrity Big Brother odds reveal new favourite to win after Mickey Rourke shock exit
Love Island star Chris Hughes has become the new favourite to win Celebrity Big Brother after he clashed with Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke in the reality show house. Iron Man 2 actor Mickey, 72, caused plenty of friction inside the house in the few days that he took part in the reality show ahead of his shock exit on Saturday.
Even before Mickey’s shock exit aired on Sunday night, odds were updated to show Chris as the new star to beat. According to the Daily Mail, Coral Bookmakers’ statistics gave Love Island star odds of 5/4 – while the closest other stars are Drag performer Danny Beard and singer JoJo Siwa who both have odds of 7/2.
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Watch the moment between Mickey and Chris
Here’s the exact moment Chris and Mickey came to verbal blows during the pirate task.
Sneak Peek. Big Brother takes control of the ship after Mickey gets heated with his crew mate #CBBUK pic.twitter.com/a727ekeoy8
— Celebrity Big Brother UK (@bbuk) April 13, 2025
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The foul-mouthed rant between Mickey Rourke and Chris Hughes revealed
Tensions erupted between Mickey Rourke and Chris Hughes during a Celebrity Big Brother task. Spoilers for Sunday’s episode revealed the housemates had to undergo a pirate themed task.
JoJo was given the role of captain and is in charge of steering the ship and at one point warned: “Step back in line, soldier.” However, Chris steps out of line and looks at Mickey, provoking the Hollywood star to step out of line and confronts Chris.
After JoJo says: “Mickey… Ahoy.” Mickey says to Chris: “You looking at me?” Leading JoJo to urge: “Ahoy. You’re not the captain of this ship. Ahoy. Back up soldier.”
Mickey was seen using aggressive language to Chris (Image: Celebrity Big Brother UK)
But Mickey then says to Chris: “Don’t eyeball me.” Chris then insists: “Mickey it was a joke, f***ing …” Mickey says: “Don’t f***ing eyeball me. You c***.”
Danny Beard and JoJo both try to diffuse the situation, but as tensions rise, Chris barks: “F***ing stand there.” Mickey then responds: “What did he say?” Danny says: “He was joking.”
Danny and Daley Thompson then stand between Mickey and Chris trying to diffuse the situation. Chris says: “Mickey, it was a joke.” Big Brother then intervenes and orders Mickey to the diary room, but the Iron Man 2 star warns “No, your a** will be right there in a second” before he leaves the scene.
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Celebrity Big Brother reveals incident that led to Mickey Rourke removal
Celebrity Big Brother fans have been desperate to know what exactly happened to provoke Mickey Rourke to exit the show – and now the moment in question has been revealed. Spoilers for today’s episode reveal that tensions boiled over during a pirate themed.
When Love Island star Chris Hughes and Mickey stepped out of line during part of the taks, they began to clash with Chris ultimately barking at Mickey “F***ing stand there.” Despite trying to laugh off the moment as a joke, Mickey becomes agressive and rerorts while pointing to the ground: “No, your a** will be right there in a second.”
Chris told Mickey he was joking (Image: Celebrity Big Brother UK)
Mickey is then summond to the Diary Room and is later told: “Big Brother does not tolerate threatening language or behaviour.”
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Mickey Rourke issues grovelling apology after Celebrity Big Brother axe
Mickey Rourke has issued a grovelling apology after his shock Celebrity Big Brother axe. The scenes will air this evening as Mickey is kicked out of the house following the use of “threatening and aggressive” language.
After being told some of his lanaguage was offensive, he replied: “Yes sir. I did wrong. I apologise. I’m sorry. I can’t take it back, you know, I stepped over the line. And I take responsibility for doing the wrong thing. ‘Cause I lost my temper, and I’ve been trying to work on it my whole life and I wish I would have had better self-control and I’m very sorry. I’m ashamed of myself for losing it for a few seconds there. Nobody got touched or hurt. Maybe some feelings got hurt or maybe others have feelings about others getting upset but, you know, I’m sorry about that.”
And he went on to declare: “I blame myself, I know it was my bad. You know, I’ve got a short fuse and I know I upset a lot of people out there, you know. And I’m sorry for that. I’m actually ashamed of myself for getting that hot. I went over the line, you know, I did wrong. I guess, like they say, I’m a work in progress. I just wanna pack my bags and leave, you know. I wanted to leave yesterday actually but I wasn’t chosen.”
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Mickey Rourke defended by rugby star pal
Mickey Rourke’s friend Keith Mason has hit out to defend the star following his shock Celebrity Big Brother exit. The 43-year-old former rugby league star blamed “woke culture” for the Iron Man 2 star’s exit.
Taking to X over the weekend, Keith blasted: “I hear my old mate Mickey Rourke has left the big brother house. Not sure what happened as I don’t watch it, but I’m guessing you have to watch what you say or the woke culture cancel brigade will be out to get you! but I guess that’s what you get for living in the Real world.”
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JoJo Siwa’s partner lashed out at Mickey before removal
JoJo Siwa’s partner, Kath Ebbs, had hit out at Mickey Rourke online after he made derogatory comments about the American singer. Speaking to their followers, Kath opened the video by saying: “Let’s take out for a second the fact that I obviously have massive emotional stakes in the comments that Mickey made to Jojo by the virtue of her being my f**king partner. They’re also rooted in misogyny and f**king violence.”
After detailing Mickey and Jojo’s conversation, Kath said that the actor wanting to vote Jojo out was “rooted in misogyny”. They said: “If men deem you unf**kable, they have no use for you. If the male gaze is not a part of this situation and I have no power over you sexually- which no offence Mickey you look like a f**king foot, so you don’t stand a chance with anyone anyway because you’re a f**king loser – then I’m going to bully you.
“You’re not going to play into my creepy jokes, I’m going to bully you and say that I don’t want you here. And then he proceeds to call her a f****t. There are so many layers to that interaction, it makes me feel sick to my stomach.”
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Celebrity Big Brother host Will Best appears to take a swipe at Mickey Rourke
Celebrity Big Brother host Will Best has seemingly taken a swipe at ditched housemate Mickey Rourke. While interacting with fans via social media, the host revealed that JoJo Siwa, Donna Preston and Danny Beard are his favourite contestants in the 2025 series.
He said: “So those are my three. I’d live with … almost all of them though.” Teasing over his feelings, but not naming anyone in particular, Will added in the clip before taking a sip from his drink: “Almost.”
Fans have questioned if his coy response could be a slight at Rourke – who was ditched from the house due to inappropriate behaviour over the weekend, and days after Will intervened to tell the Hollywood star off for leering at co-host AJ Odudu.
Celebrity Big Brother host Will Best has seemingly taken at swipe at Mickey Rourke (Image: ITV)
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Seamus Duff
Mickey Rourke just the latest in long line of stars removed from CBB house
Celebrity Big Brother fans will see Mickey Rourke agree to leave the Celebrity Big Brother house following a string of in-game offenses – but he is far from the first star to drop out of the show under a cloud of scrutiny. Singer and TV star Ray J dropped out early when he took part in the show in 2017, Christopher Biggins was removed in 2016 following offensive comments, and Jeremy Jackson was given the boot in 2015 following a groping incident.
While many other stars have also been ditched from the house without an official eviction, fans will need to wait until Sunday night to see Mickey exit the show – and learn of the reaction of his fellow housemates.
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Seamus Duff
Mickey Rourke’s offensive slurs add to Celebrity Big Brother’s history of low moments
Fans of Celebrity Big Brother will recal a litany of low moments on the long-running reality show – with race rows, a hot-tub sex scandal and infamous fight nights bringing shame to the reality show. Hollywood star Mickey has added just another chapter into the history of unfortunate moments captured on camera on the long-running series.
During his time in the house, Mickey had been warned by Celebrity Big Brother bosses about his behaviour after making homophobic and fat-shaming comments to fellow housemates JoJo Siwa and Donna Preston. After entering the show, Mickey made homophobic comments towards JoJo and claimed he could ‘turn her straight’.
His behaviour ultimately saw him leave the home – following a yet-to-be aired altercation with Love Island star Chris Hughes.
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Mickey Rourke’s bizarre proposal to supermodel ex-wife Carré Otis
Eliminated Celebrity Big Brother star Mickey Rourke has been married twice – and second wife Carré Otis, who he was married to from 1992 until 1998, recounted the alarming proposal he made to her years ago. Opening up in her 2011 memoir, the model revealed that Mickey sent a car for her in 1992 to drive her from LA to Big Sur so he could propose.
She wrote: “I wasn’t really surprised to get a call. I gave in. Just like that. My longing, my loneliness, everything that remained unresolved, had me buying into the hope that we could still set ourselves on the right course.
“Before I knew what he was doing, he got down on one knee. ‘Marry me, Carré,’ he said. ‘Jesus, Mickey. Wait. I haven’t seen you in months!’ I was starting to feel panicked. ‘I need time, some time to think about this.’
“’No. You answer me now,’ he said firmly. Standing up, he went to the back of the car and opened the trunk. ‘I can’t live without you,’ he said again, pulling out a long sword wrapped in beautiful Japanese cloth. ‘What’s that?’ I asked.
“’It’s a hari-kari knife,’ he replied, unwrapping it. The long metal sword caught the afternoon light. Mickey stared into my eyes. ‘Answer me or I will die.'”
She continued: “Was he serious? I wasn’t sure. I was terrified. I waited a beat. I recognised his standard my-way-or-the-highway ultimatum in all this, but it was tinged with a threat of a different kind this time. I heard myself say, ‘Yes, Mickey. I will marry you.'”
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Mickey’s exit scenes
Mickey’s Celebrity Big Brother exit is expected to air this evening when the show returns after its Saturday break.
The show will be back for a new episode this evening, at the later time of 10pm, following drama Grace on ITV1.
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Big Brother winner set to return for tonight’s Late and Live
Big Brother winner Jordan Sangha has confirmed that he will be appearing on CBB: Late and Live tonight – which starts at a later time of 11pm.
The reality star took to Instagram to share the panel news ahead of tonight’s show.
Jordan Sangha won the last series (Image: ITV)
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Lauren Morris
Celebrity Big Brother stars caught on livestream shortly after Mickey Rourke axe
Celebrity Big Brother’s livestream caught a glimpse of the remaining housemates shortly after Mickey Rourke’s exit last night – although the video was eventually taken down.
In one clip that was shared online, the stars were seen taking part in a pirate-themed challenge and waving their plastic swords in the air.
You can watch the video and read more about the livestream here.
(Image: CBB)
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Mickey Rourke’s grimmest CBB moments – from formal warning to ‘creepy’ behaviour
With Mickey Rourke now officially out of the Celebrity Big Brother house, we’ve looked back on some of his most controversial moments during his short time on the show.
From receiving Ofcom complaints over his behaviour towards AJ Odudu during his entrance to receiving a formal warning for saying a homophobic slur, you can read all about Mickey’s various CBB scandals here.
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Vianney Le Caer/REX/Shutterstock for Big Brother (15241934hx) AJ Odudu, Mickey Rourke and Will Best ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ TV Show, Series 2, Launch, London, UK – 07 Apr 2025 (Image: Photo by Vianney Le Caer/REX/Shutterstock for Big Brother )
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Mickey Rourke begged to leave CBB house just hours before exit
Mickey was asking his fellow housemates to put him up for eviction just 24 hours before being booted off the show.
The 72-year-old Oscar nominee was seen asking Ella-Rae Wise and Angelica Bell to nominate him in an unearthed clip the day before his exit, with the two stars quickly shutting down nomination discussion to avoid breaking any rules.
You can watch the full clip here.
Mickey has agreed to leave the house (Image: ITV)
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Michael Fabricant breaks silence on Mickey Rourke exit
Michael Fabricant has spoken out about Mickey Rourke leaving the Celebrity Big Brother house in a blunt tweet.
The former Tory MP shared a news story about the Hollywood star being booted off the show, writing on X: “He wanted to leave on Day One.”
Michael made the ‘gross’ comment when he was evicted (Image: ITV)
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Lauren Morris
Celebrity Big Brother pulled from regular slot in schedule shake-up
Tonight’s episode of Celebrity Big Brother is set to air at a later time of 10pm – which some fans aren’t happy about.
Taking to social media, fans complained about the show being pushed back, with one writing: “CBB not very mommy friendly being on until 11pm #tired #10pm #bedtime #CBB.”
Sunday episodes of Celebrity Big Brother will air at 10pm each week to make room for ITV drama Grace, which will air at 9pm. This means fans will need to wait a little longer before watching Mickey Rourke’s exit play out on the show.
Michael’s eviction interview with AJ and Will took place in the main show in a shake-up (Image: ITV)
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Mickey Rourke’s £500K fee ‘to be slashed’
Mickey Rourke won’t be receiving his full £500K paycheck after being axed from Celebrity Big Brother, according to reports.
A source told The Sun that his fee is set to be slashed after he was kicked out of the house for unacceptable behaviour. “If a celebrity gets removed from the house, they don’t get the full fee. It’s as simple as that and they will be discussing that with him. Mickey was ready to leave the house and it ended up feeling like a mutual decision between him and ITV in the end. It was getting too much,” they said.
