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Celebrity Big Brother: Mickey Rourke says he tried his ‘hardest’ to leave

Star left due to use of ‘inappropriate language’ and ‘instances of unacceptable behaviour’

The Independent UK

‘Sexual language’ among reasons Mickey Rourke booted from Celebrity Big Brother

In Sunday’s episode of the ITV1 show, Rourke is warned about his language and behaviour before being kicked out.

Evening Standard

Mickey Rourke ejected from Big Brother house over ‘unacceptable behaviour’

Actor, 72, understood to have used behaviour and language considered threatening against housemate Chris Hughes

The Guardian - UK

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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.

Pedestrian.tv

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

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Bella Thorne accuses Mickey Rourke of misconduct on set: ‘So many gross stories’

Actor claimed that working with ‘The Wrestler’ star was ‘one of the all time worst experiences’ of her career

The Independent UK

Celebrity Big Brother’s Trisha Goddard accuses Michael Fabricant of ‘Islamophobia’ during tense exchange

TV presenter confronted former Tory MP during speech about immigration

The Independent UK

Celebrity Big Brother star Michael Fabricant left upset by wig question: ‘I don’t like to talk about it’

Former MP said that he finds discussing his hair ‘awkward’

The Independent UK

Mickey Rourke and Michael Fabricant up for elimination on Celebrity Big Brother

The Wrestler star was previously given a warning from Big Brother for ‘homophobic’ comments

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

Jojo Siwa’s furious partner sends message to Mickey Rourke after homophobic comment

Jojo Siwa’s partner Kath Ebbs called out Mickey Rourke’s homophobic comment directed at the Dance Moms star following Wednesday’s (9 April) episode of Celebrity Big Brother.

The Independent UK

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

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The Independent UK

JoJo Siwa breaks down in tears after Mickey Rourke’s homophobic comment

Jojo Siwa broke down in tears after Mickey Rourke made a homophobic comment directed at her on Wednesday’s (9 April) episode of Celebrity Big Brother.

Pedestrian.tv

Kath Ebbs Slams Celeb Big Brother After GF JoJo Siwa Cops Homophobic Remarks From Actor

Kath Ebbs defends their partner JoJo Siwa after actor Mickey Rourke said a series of homophobic comments on Celebrity Big Brother.

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.

The Independent UK

Mickey Rourke’s appalling homophobia on Celebrity Big Brother is ITV’s shame to bear

COMMENT: The actor’s bigoted jokes were one of the most shocking reality TV moments in years. It’s unedifying car-crash television that should never have made its way to air, writes Louis Chilton

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The Independent UK

It’s time to put the bleak Celebrity Big Brother out of its misery

2/5 Expectations weren’t high for the latest season of ‘Big Brother’s starry spin-off, but this launch still manages to disappoint

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.

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The Independent UK

Leo Sayer reflects on infamous Celebrity Big Brother meltdown: ‘It was pretty horrible’

English-Australian singer compared the experience to being in ‘a Maga cult’

TechRadar

“Big Brother in your pocket:” Privacy advocates slam UK ID digital wallet proposal

The GOV.UK Wallet app will allow citizens to carry government-issued IDs on their phones. Yet, experts warn of privacy and security risks.

Wallpaper

Distracting decadence: how Silvio Berlusconi’s legacy shaped Italian TV

Stefano De Luigi's monograph Televisiva examines how Berlusconi’s empire reshaped Italian TV, and subsequently infiltrated the premiership

The Independent UK

Big Brother removes ITV episode to edit out housemate’s pro-Palestine T-shirt

‘We regret the implications of this particular item,’ the channel said

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