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Mickey Rourke used ‘inappropriate sexual language’ towards CBB star before threatening to put Chris Hughes on the floor
The actor made one housemate feel 'uneasy' with his comment
MICKEY Rourke used "inappropriate sexual language" towards his Celebrity Big Brother housemate Ella Rae-Wise before blowing up at Chris Hughes.
The 72-year-old Hollywood actor left Towie's Ella feeling "uneasy" in scenes to air tonight.
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We previously revealed Mickey's threatening rant at Love Island star Chris, which led to his exit.
The pair rowed during a task, when Mickey told Chris: “Don’t f***ing eyeball me. You c***.”
Following a conversation with Big Brother in the Diary Room about his behaviour, Mickey returned to the garden and apologised to Chris who later told the other housemates, “Mickey’s just Mickey, you know what I mean.”
However, Ella responded by saying:“It’s fine - you can be just 'someone', but be mindful of what it can trigger in other people, because it’s made me feel very uneasy.”
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She then revealed Mickey had made earlier in the day - and how it made her uncomfortable.
After calling Mickey to the diary room, Big Brother said: “Mickey, Big Brother needs to speak to you about your behaviour.
“Earlier today in a disagreement with Chris, your language and behaviour was threatening and aggressive.
"Big Brother does not tolerate threatening language or behaviour. In addition, you have used inappropriate sexual language to Ella.”
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Mickey told Big Brother: “Oh, I’m not aware of that but okay.”
He was then told he would be leaving the house.
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Tonight, fans will see Big Brother tell Mickey his language and behaviour was "seriously unacceptable", adding: "As a result Big Brother has no option but to ask you to leave the Big Brother house.”
Mickey responded saying: “I blame myself, I know it was my bad. You know, I’ve got a short fuse and I know I upset a lot of people out there, you know. And I’m sorry for that.
"I’m actually ashamed of myself for getting that hot.
"I went over the line, you know, I did wrong. I guess, like they say, I’m a work in progress.
"I just wanna pack my bags and leave, you know. I wanted to leave yesterday actually but I wasn’t chosen."
Mickey Rourke's Career Timeline
1970s: Early career
Mickey Rourke began his acting journey in 1971 after studying at the prestigious Actors Studio in New York, under the tutelage of Lee Strasberg. He appeared in minor roles in television shows and films to gain experience.
1978: Made his film debut with a small role in the Steven Spielberg-directed comedy-drama 1941.
1980s: Breakthrough and stardom
1981: Achieved recognition with his role as the arsonist Teddy Lewis in Body Heat, a neo-noir thriller starring William Hurt and Kathleen Turner.
1982: Delivered a critically acclaimed performance in Barry Levinson's Diner, showcasing his talent and earning attention as a rising star.
1983: Played a memorable role in Rumble Fish, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, alongside Matt Dillon, Diane Lane, and Dennis Hopper.
1986: Starred in 9½ Weeks, a provocative romantic drama opposite Kim Basinger. The film became a cult classic, cementing his status as a Hollywood leading man.
1987: Gave a standout performance in Angel Heart, a psychological thriller directed by Alan Parker, co-starring Robert De Niro and Lisa Bonet.
1990s: Career decline and transition to boxing
1991: Mickey shifted focus from acting to professional boxing, citing dissatisfaction with Hollywood and the roles he was being offered.
He competed in several matches and sustained injuries during his career in the ring leading which led to an addiction to plastic surgery.
Throughout the 1990s, Rourke's film appearances were sporadic and mostly in lesser-known or poorly received productions.
2000s: Career comeback
2000: Returned to the screen in supporting roles, including in The Pledge, directed by Sean Penn, and Get Carter alongside Sylvester Stallone.
2005: Achieved a major career revival with his performance as Marv in Sin City, a visually striking neo-noir film directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller.
2008: Delivered an award-winning performance in The Wrestler, directed by Darren Aronofsky. Rourke played Randy "The Ram" Robinson, a washed-up professional wrestler seeking redemption. The role earned him a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
2010s: Continued success
2010: Portrayed the villain Ivan Vanko/Whiplash in Iron Man 2, starring alongside Robert Downey Jr.
2011: Appeared in Immortals, a fantasy-action film directed by Tarsem Singh.
Throughout the decade, Rourke continued acting in smaller films and projects, maintaining a presence in Hollywood while occasionally taking on eccentric or offbeat roles.
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