American actor Mickey Rourke has caused controversy on Celebrity Big Brother after making homophobic comments directed at 21-year-old Dance Moms star Jojo Siwa. During an episode on April 9, Rourke shouted at Siwa that if he stayed longer than four days, she would not be gay anymore, and then proceeded to make further inappropriate comments. Following the incident, Rourke was issued a formal warning by Big Brother, with viewers calling for him to be removed from the series.
Siwa was comforted by Love Island star Chris Hughes as she broke down in tears, while Rourke was reprimanded in the diary room. The events sparked outrage among viewers, with many expressing disappointment in Big Brother’s response to the incident.
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