Celebrity Big Brother is back, with a new roster of famous (and not-so-famous) figures stuck together in the famous Big Brother House.
Controversial contestant Mickey Rourke, Coronation Street actor Jack Shepherd and Tory politician Michael Fabricant are all facing the public vote and up for eviction.
Rourke, has been the cause of significant controversy after he was issued a formal warning by Big Brother for making homophobic comments directed at 21-year-old Dance Moms star JoJo Siwa during Wednesday night’s episode (9 April).
During the exchange, Siwa told Rourke that she is gay, to which he shouted across the courtyard: “If I stay longer than four days, you won’t be gay anymore.” He then proceeded to say he will “tie” her up.
Rourke then announced he needed a cigarette, stating that he “needs a fag”. He then pointed at Siwa, saying, “I’m not talking to you.”
Siwa was comforted by Love Island star Chris Hughes as she broke down in tears, while Rourke was given a formal warning by Big Brother in the diary room.
The events have caused viewers to call for the actor to be axed from the series, with one person writing on X/Twitter: “He should be removed for this. It’s disturbing, particularly after how he was with AJ, too.”
In a statement, a spokesperson for the programme told The Independent: “All Housemates receive Respect and Inclusion training and an extensive briefing from the Big Brother Senior team to prepare them for living in the House and to set out Big Brother’s expectation for appropriate behaviour and language.
“Housemates are monitored 24 hours a day and instances of inappropriate behaviour are dealt with appropriately and timely.” Rourke’s representatives declined to comment.
The series continues at 9pm on ITV and ITVX.
How to vote and when the results are out
The live eviction will be tomorrow night at 9pm.
Maira Butt10 April 2025 22:04
This is more devastating to Michael than losing the general election! Erm… are you in the right job, hun?
Maira Butt10 April 2025 21:59
Oh bless, Michael actually looks really upset. Danny’s making the reassuring hug quick – “I can’t be seen hugging a Tory.” Chris is upset Michael is upset – come on guys, it’s a game! (I say, knowing I’d be way worse.)
Jack is stirring the pot a bit saying “they don’t like us”.
Mickey, Jack, and Michael are officially up for eviction.
Jack and Michael received the most nominations with eight and seven respectively. Trisha received zero.
Maira Butt10 April 2025 21:52
Mickey doesn’t get the nominations. He somehow thinks he’s being kicked out already???
Maira Butt10 April 2025 21:43
Jack’s aftershave is “cutting” the back of Donna’s throat. She’s nominated Angellica for having the same pyjamas and making her look like a “stripey dump”.
Chesney, Danny, Trisha, and Patsy have also chosen Jack. Patsy thinks Jack reminds her of the Joker. Patsy and Trisha picked Michael, while Chesney picked Donna for making him miss home. Danny picked Chesney.
Maira Butt10 April 2025 21:42
LOL! After refusing to nominate someone even at gunpoint, Mickey Rourke changed his tune pretty quickly to put Patsy and Michael up for eviction.
He reiterated he hasn’t spoken to anyone in two years.. I mean, it shows!
Maira Butt10 April 2025 21:36
Chris nominated Michael and Angellica, while Danny also went for Michael (”I just don’t do loud”) and Jojo.
Ella thinks Jack has a major “game plan” and she also thinks Chesney hasn’t made enough of an effort with her: “Everyone’s equal in here”.
Maira Butt10 April 2025 21:33
The first nominations are in… and the reasons are pretty wild
Angellica’s nominated Michael for making her feel “invisible” and Jack for observing too much.
Michael’s gone for Patsy after wig-gate (”I’m not saying it is a wig.”) and Ella, because he hasn’t spoken to her.
Jojo’s nominated Michael for putting his feet up and Jack.
Jack has nominated Danny because he “walked into the eye of a fart” and “it stank”.
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Maira Butt10 April 2025 21:28
Chris Hughes is granted the power of immunity and uses his Guardian Angel powers to save Daley Thompson from the public vote.
Meanwhile, Jojo Siwa gets a Killer Nomination and unsurprisingly picks Mickey Rourke.
Who else will face the vote? And how are contestants going to take the news?
Maira Butt10 April 2025 21:27
