Actor Mickey Rourke has received a formal warning for making homophobic comments towards JoJo Siwa during an episode of Celebrity Big Brother UK. Bella Thorne, who worked with Rourke on the 2020 film Girl, shared her own negative experience working with him in an Instagram post, claiming he made her “one of the all-time worst experiences” of her acting career.
Rourke’s comments came after Siwa revealed that she is a lesbian and has a non-binary partner. The actor made homophobic remarks, saying JoJo would change her sexuality if she stayed on the show for four days. When asked to explain his behavior, Rourke claimed he was referring to a cigarette, but the Big Brother housemates were not fooled.
The incident sparked outrage among fans, with Siwa’s partner Kath Ebbs calling Rourke’s comments “rooted in misogyny.” The actor has since apologized and gifted JoJo a scarf. However, it seems his behavior may still have consequences, as he is now at risk of being evicted from the Big Brother house this season.
Rourke’s previous behavior was also called into question when he grabbed and ogled host AJ Odudu during an entrance into the house. The incident has raised concerns about Rourke’s behavior on the show and whether he will face further repercussions for his actions.
Source: https://people.com/bella-thorne-reacts-mickey-rourke-controversy-own-experience-11713455