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UNCOVERED: 8 | History Defined

Mickey Rourke controversy explained — why was he kicked off Celebrity Big Brother?

The actor has a troubled history that spanned decades before his appearance on the reality TV show

Evening Standard

Mickey Rourke wanted to leave Celebrity Big Brother, says Sir Michael Fabricant

The actor was asked to exit the house after ‘further use of inappropriate language’ and ‘instances of unacceptable behaviour’.

Evening Standard

Mickey Rourke Booted From Big Brother House After Continued ‘Unacceptable Behaviour’

Mickey Rourke has been booted from 'Celebrity Big Brother UK' following "unacceptable behaviour", according to a spokesperson.

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Mickey Rourke removed from Celebrity Big Brother after ‘aggressive row’ with Chris Hughes

Rourke’s actions and subsequent ejection will be shown in the next episode

The Independent UK

Mickey Rourke kicked out of Celebrity Big Brother for ‘unacceptable behaviour’

He received a formal warning from Big Brother earlier in the week for ‘unacceptable language and behaviour’.

Evening Standard

JoJo Siwa’s partner Kath Ebbs calls Mickey Rourke ‘a dangerous person’ after homophobic comments on Celebrity Big Brother

Partner of ‘Dance Moms’ star called Rourke’s remarks ‘beyond disgusting’

The Independent UK

Celebrity Big Brother’s Chris Hughes praised for defending JoJo Siwa from Mickey Rourke’s homophobic comments

‘Love Island’ star intervened when Rourke directed offensive slur at 21-year-old Siwa

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JoJo Siwa’s partner brands Mickey Rourke a ‘pig’ over homophobic Celebrity Big Brother slurs

The 72-year-old actor has sparked major controversy in the opening days of the ITV series

Evening Standard

Celebrity Big Brother: JoJo Siwa nominates Mickey Rourke for eviction

It comes after the 72-year-old actor was warned over ‘homophobic’ comments he made about the US singer.

Evening Standard

“Homophobic” Mickey Rourke Slammed For “Gay” Comments On JoJo Siwa On ‘Celebrity Big Brother’

"Hate Jojo all you want, but it’s so inappropriate to make those kind of comments."

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Celebrity Big Brother: Mickey Rourke warned he could be ejected for ‘homophobia’

The actor and former boxer was summoned to the diary room after making comments to US singer JoJo Siwa.

Evening Standard

Mickey Rourke and Patsy Palmer among stars entering Celebrity Big Brother house

US singer JoJo Siwa, TV presenter Angellica Bell and singer Chesney Hawkes are also among the contestants.

Evening Standard

Trisha Goddard and Chesney Hawkes among stars in Celebrity Big Brother house

Last year’s explosive series saw controversy with X Factor judges Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne making remarks about other celebrities.

Evening Standard

Celebrity Big Brother 2025: Full list of confirmed ITV housemates

Actor Mickey Rourke, singer JoJo Siwa, actress Donna Preston and former MP Sir Michael Fabricant are all in the house

The Independent UK

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Mickey Rourke and Patsy Palmer ‘to enter Celebrity Big Brother house’

The series is set to return for a second season on ITV on Monday.

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“It was originally called Everybody Wants To Go To War, which I knew didn’t work. When you’re a songwriter who doesn’t like the lyric, the song dies”: How Tears For Fears created an ’80s mega-hit

It all started with two simple, chimey chords...

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Celebrity Big Brother 2025: next episode, line up, hosts, trailer and everything we know

Celebrity Big Brother 2025 is here and the drama is underway as the celebrities get to know one another.

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Amanda Holden’s Husband Takes Brutal Dig at Her Parents in Marriage Revelation

Amanda Holden has shared a hilarious—and slightly cheeky—moment from her wedding to Chris Hughes, revealing how her husband playfully poked fun at her parents during his speech.

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Evening Standard

‘Immense sadness’ as Eggheads announces death of Christopher Hughes

Hughes, who was reportedly 77, was in the long-running series’ original line-up after being crowned a champion quizzer on Mastermind.

Evening Standard

Eggheads quizzer Chris Hughes dies at 77 as show pays tribute

The quiz show confirmed the news of Hughes death on Instagram on Thursday

The Independent UK

Chris Hughes: Eggheads star dies, aged 77

Hughes joined the quiz show in 2003

The Independent UK

Amanda Holden pays tribute to son 14 years after tragic death

TV star’s son was stillborn at 28 weeks in 2011

Evening Standard

Amanda Holden shares devastating tribute to 'beautiful' stillborn son on 14th anniversary of his death

The Britain's Got Talent judge was 28 weeks into her pregnancy when her son died and she had to deliver him by C-section

Evening Standard

Jesy Nelson's ex reacts to her twin pregnancy as Little Mix bandmates remain quiet

Nelson, 33, dated Hughes, 32, for a year until 2020

Evening Standard

Amanda Holden reveals she has got her first tattoo but husband Chris Hughes hates it

The Britain’s Got Talent judge said she was delighted with the results for the design which symbolises her two daughters

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