The new season of Celebrity Big Brother has been surrounded by controversy due to homophobic comments made by American actor Mickey Rourke towards 21-year-old Dance Moms star Jojo Siwa during Wednesday night’s episode. Rourke received a formal warning from Big Brother for his comments, which included a suggestion that Siwa would no longer be gay if he stayed longer in the house, and using a homophobic slur directed at her.
Viewers have called for Rourke to be removed from the series, citing his disturbing behavior and the impact it has had on Siwa. While Big Brother issued a formal warning to Rourke, some believe that he should be removed from the house altogether to show support for their LGBTQ+ audience and housemates.
In response, a spokesperson for the program stated that all housemates receive Respect and Inclusion training and are briefed on appropriate behavior before entering the house. However, many viewers feel that this incident is a clear example of homophobia that should not be tolerated on the show.
The series continues to air on ITV and ITVX, with fans expressing disappointment in the program’s response to Rourke’s comments and calling for his removal from the house. Siwa has decided to nominate Rourke for eviction in response to his behavior.
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