Mickey Rourke Removed, Ofcom Complaints Surge

Mickey Rourke was removed from Celebrity Big Brother after multiple incidents of inappropriate behavior, including sexual remarks toward Ella Rae Wise and homophobic comments directed at JoJo Siwa. Rourke's actions caused visible distress among housemates, leading to Ella Rae Wise breaking down in tears and several contestants expressing discomfort. ITV confirmed his exit following further unacceptable conduct, and Rourke later apologized, admitting he lost his temper. He is reportedly considering legal action against ITV, claiming his removal unfairly reduced his appearance fee from £500,000 to £50,000. Ella Rae Wise expressed relief at not seeing Rourke again and emphasized the negative impact of his behavior on the housemates. The controversy resulted in over 1,000 Ofcom complaints and overshadowed the series finale.