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.
Key Points
- Mickey Rourke issued formal warning on Celebrity Big Brother after homophobic comments
- COMMENT: Mickey Rourke’s appalling homophobia is ITV’s shame to bear
- Meet the housemates
- Chris Hughes comforts JoJo Siwa after Rourke exchange
- Mickey Rourke criticised for ‘disgusting’ behaviour towards host AJ Odudu
22:15
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Maira Butt
I want this clip displayed in the Louvre too... followed by Michael saying “I’m not saying it is a wig.”
i want this clip displayed in the louvre #cbb #cbbuk pic.twitter.com/TeaqY7DlnL
— Ruby Naldrett (@rubynaldrett) April 10, 2025
How to vote and when the results are out
22:04
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Maira Butt
That’s a wrap!
The live eviction will be tomorrow night at 9pm.
Head to the app to vote.
THE FIRST VOTE TO SAVE IS NOW OPEN
— Celebrity Big Brother UK (@bbuk) April 10, 2025
Head to the app now to vote for the Housemate you want to see more of in the Celebrity Big Brother House ️ #CBBUK pic.twitter.com/TMzeZpD32g
21:59
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Maira Butt
This is more devastating to Michael than losing the general election! Erm... are you in the right job, hun?
21:58
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”.
21:52
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Maira Butt
Mickey, Jack, and Michael are officially up for eviction.
Jack and Michael received the most nominations with eight and seven respectively. Trisha received zero.
21:43
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Maira Butt
Mickey doesn’t get the nominations. He somehow thinks he’s being kicked out already???
21:42
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Maira Butt
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.
21:33
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Maira Butt
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 kind of shows!
21:33
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Maira Butt
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”.
The first nominations are in... and the reasons are pretty wild
21:28
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Maira Butt
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”.
21:27
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Maira Butt
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?
21:23
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Maira Butt
There’s ALOT going on right now.
I’m SORRY but why am I watching 90s pop star Chesney Hawkes push Sir Michael Fabricant MP around whilst wearing Union Jack boxer shorts on top of Mickey Rourke’s suitcase, who meanwhile is randomly comatose on the sofa?
— James Walker (@walkerjimbob) April 10, 2025
This series is TOO MUCH#CBBUK
pic.twitter.com/4KtiRdak9a
Mickey's holding back tears and making several confessions
21:20
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Maira Butt
“All you’ve been doing is sleeping” says Danny as Mickey claims he’s got insomnia. “You do nod off,” agrees a housemate.
He’s said “fear” stops him from sleeping and that he hasn’t been around people for six years. Danny’s reassured him he’s made connections in the house.
But Mickey randomly swerves to explaining every girlfriend he’s had since he was 30 was the wrong choice.
21:15
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Maira Butt
Oh my god, that was painful! Patsy just addressed the elephant (wig) in the room... and then asked if Michael had always been “ginger”. “Blonde” he corrected. “I don’t like talking about it.”
21:13
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Maira Butt
What a mess!! Mickey’s made some kind of fort out of his luggage. And is sleeping with his shoes on...?
And Jojo’s made her first comments since his homophobic comments, saying she thinks his behaviour comes from being a “hurt” person.
21:08
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Maira Butt
Kim Kardashian offered to sweep Jojo Siwa’s house. The revelations keep coming...
21:05
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Maira Butt
Danny is as confused as we are about Patsy Palmer having Paris Hilton’s dog hotel grass in her back yard. And Paris made her pay for it!
20:50
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Maira Butt
Who will the housemates nominate for eviction tonight?
Big Brother reveals three special rules in tonight’s episode. 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 will contestants take the news?
20:28
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Maira Butt
Not long left now! Here’s a sneak peek at tonight’s extra tense nominations
Sneak Peek ️ Who's trying too hard and who isn't trying at all? It all comes out in the first Nominations... #CBBUK pic.twitter.com/piLoD5qGiG
— Celebrity Big Brother UK (@bbuk) April 10, 2025
20:01
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Maira Butt
In tonight’s episode former Olympic athlete Daley Thompson and Drag Race star Danny Beard share a heart-to-heart ahead of tonight’s nominations.
Daley reassures Danny who says “It would feel sh*t if you thought the whole house didn’t like you.”
Danny admits he thought Daley wouldn’t like him, but the sportsman hits back: “Danny don’t you worry. I’ll even be coming to one of your shows. I promise.”
19:35
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Maira Butt
In tonight’s episode, Micky Rourke appears to break the rules again as he refused to nominate a fellow housemate to face eviction.
“I choose not to evict anyone,” he said. “I refuse to do that. I will not pick two people to toss off the shelf.”
But after Big Brother reminds him of the rules, will he change his mind?
In case you missed it
19:07
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Maira Butt
Patsy Palmer revealed her real name to a shocked Donna Preston.
Donna is so real for that reaction because what do you mean Patsy Palmer isn't her real name?! #CBBUK #BBLL pic.twitter.com/Kxzj7FXN9w
— Celebrity Big Brother UK (@bbuk) April 8, 2025
18:12
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Maira Butt
Before The Wrestler actor Mickey Rourke joined Celebrity Big Brother, causing chaos with his offensive comments, he was no stranger to controversy.
Read all about his history below
WATCH: Jojo Siwa comforted by Chris Hughes as she breaks down in tears after Mickey Rourke’s homophobic comment
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Maira Butt
Who's who?
16:30
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Maira Butt
Okay, so we know Mickey Rourke and JoJo Siwa are in the series this year. But who are the other housemates?
Find out the full list below:
Ofcom urged to take action after Mickey Rourke homophobia controversy
15:30
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Maira Butt
Pressure is mounting on Ofcom to take action, after Mickey Rourke’s homophobic comments to Jojo Siwa aired last night.
The pop star was left in tears after the incident, and Rourke was given a warning. However, viewers don’t believe it’s enough, and that the actor should have been kicked off.
“RUN TO OFCOM GUYS. SERIOUSLY Get this guy out,” wrote one person.
“Are you guys broke @ITVX@bbuk cos channel 4 used to kick people out for less than this. he called someone a slur @Ofcom GET THEM,” said another.
Celebrity Big Brother 2025: How to watch the show tonight
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Maira Butt
'Shall I pack my bags?' asks Mickey
12:52
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Ellie Muir
In tonight’s episode, Mickey will learn that someone’s used their Killer Nomination power to put him up for eviction (hint: it was JoJo).
Mickey says: “Shall I pack now?”
Big Brother responds: “Relax Mickey, stay where you are.”
Jojo Siwa’s furious partner sends message to Mickey Rourke after homophobic comment
11:20
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Ellie Muir
Jojo Siwa’s partner Kath Ebbs has called out Mickey Rourke’s homophobic comment directed at the Dance Moms star.
Watch the video:
Chris Hughes praised for defending JoJo Siwa from Mickey Rourke’s homophobic comments
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Ellie Muir
Love Island star Hughes has been praised for coming to Siwa’s defence during Wednesday night’s episode.
One viewer wrote on X/Twitter: “That was tough to watch but made me so proud to see how quick Chris called him out and was there for JoJo.”
Another person said: “This is how lesbians get treated in the outside world all the time btw, Jojo's experience is one I've been through so many times I've lost count,” adding: “To straight viewers watching: BE ALLIES. BE LIKE CHRIS. THIS BEHAVIOUR ISN'T ACCEPTABLE. CALL IT OUT.”
Read more below:
The most memorable CBB winners
05:00
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Ellie Muir
Who will be this year’s most popular celeb?
