Mickey Rourke's Departure
Mickey Rourke exited Celebrity Big Brother after a heated confrontation with Chris Hughes that proved to be the final straw for show producers. The Hollywood actor was removed from the house following an altercation with Chris during a housemate task.
Incident Details Unveiled
The incident unfolded when Chris threw a side eye at Mickey during the task, where the housemates were dressed as pirates. This led to Mickey responding with offensive language and aggressive behavior towards Chris, prompting show bosses to intervene.
Fee Slashed by ITV
ITV slashed Mickey's £500,000 show fee as a result of his repeated disruptive behavior in the house. According to sources, when a celebrity is removed from the show, they do not receive the full fee. The decision for Mickey to leave was described as a mutual agreement between him and ITV.
Concerns Over Behavior
Mickey's behavior had raised concerns among the production team, especially after directing offensive slurs at fellow housemate JoJo Siwa. Sources revealed that Mickey's behavior was escalating, with threats to break down doors to exit the house.
ITV Statement
ITV issued a statement confirming Mickey's departure from Celebrity Big Brother, citing ongoing inappropriate language and instances of unacceptable behavior as the reasons for his exit.
