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Scottish Sun
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Watch the shocking moment photographer is hit by a BUS as CBB's Mickey Rourke arrives back in LA
A PHOTOGRAPHER was hit by a BUS as he tried to snap photos of Celebrity Big Brother star Mickey Rourke at LAX Airport. The Sun revealed the Oscar-nominated actor faces a huge cut to his CBB pay cheque after his controversial antics in the house led to his early exit. Advertisement 6 Mickey Rourke forget who housemate is just days after he was axed from ITV show Credit: Instagram 6 This content creator filmed the moment a photographer was clipped by a bus 6 The social media user caught the reaction of the other people in the airport 6 The CBB star the pap was 'lucky' after the incident Credit: Instagram 6 A number of onlookers looked on in horror Mickey's return to the US caused a commotion as photographers were spotted following the Hollywood actor after he landed. One photographer appeared to be clipped by a moving bus while snapping the star outside the airport. A content creator interviewed Mickey, 72, as he walked through the airport while pushing his luggage on a trolley. As Mickey headed towards his taxi, a photographer following him was knocked over. Advertisement The social media user filming the moment caught the reaction of those standing near the airport's pick-up point. He gasped: "Oh my god," before the camera went blank for a few seconds. Mickey was heard saying: "He's lucky," while a number of onlookers looked on in horror. The interviewer told his fans: "The other pap literally just got hit with the bus, that's not good. Advertisement "He seemed like he was okay, but his camera was destroyed, the bus just came out of nowhere." Sharing an update following the incident, he said: "The photographer was taken to hospital and was treated for injuries. Moment Mickey Rourke LEAVES Celebrity Big Brother after squaring up to Chris Hughes and making sexual slur to Ella "We were all shook. Mickey said he was lucky." They wrote: "A photographer was hit by a bus while interviewing Mickey Rourke upon his return to the US after being booted off of Celebrity Big Brother." Advertisement PAY FURY The Wrestler star could see his fee reduced from £500,000 all the way to £50,000. A source said: 'Mickey didn't do Celebrity Big Brother for the experience and was counting on that money. 'He's lost a huge amount by leaving the show early. It was worked out on a pro rata basis. "Conversations are ongoing so the fee may change but a contract is a contract.' Advertisement Despite the fact his fee could be slashed dramatically, Mickey still flew back to the US in first class. The Sun revealed the actor was keen to make a quick escape back to America. In our new pictures, Mickey can be seen strolling into the first class lounge at Heathrow with his huge haul of luggage in tow. He looked like he didn't have a care in the world as he waved to onlookers before jetting back home. Advertisement The Sun also revealed yesterday the Hollywood hellraiser "won't be back for the final" following his dramatic exit. AXED FROM BIG BROTHER Mickey agreed he would leave the Big Brother house after an altercation with fellow housemate Chris Hughes, 32. The actor squared up to the Love Island star following a misunderstanding during the weekly shopping task. Mickey was also heard making a sexual remark to Towie's Ella Rae Wise, 24. Advertisement After being reprimanded by Big Brother, the actor admitted he had been out of line and was sorry. 'I apologise. I'm sorry. I can't take it back, you know, I stepped over the line," Mickey admitted. 'Cause I lost my temper, and I've been trying to work on it my whole life. 'I'm ashamed of myself for losing it for a few seconds there. Nobody got touched or hurt.' Advertisement Despite his apology, Mickey was still asked to leave the house immediately in scenes that aired on Sunday night. PARTYING WITH DAVID HAYE As Celebrity Big Brother airs a day after the action in the house has taken place, Mickey was actually booted out on Saturday. He spent two nights at a posh hotel in London before flying back to the US on Monday. The Sun revealed how on Sunday night he was joined for drinks by boxer pal David Haye, 44, and his girlfriend Sian Osborne, 33. Advertisement Mickey was seen carrying a small dog as he greeted the duo around 9.30pm. They left about four hours later, at 1.30am. 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.
The Sun
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Watch the shocking moment photographer is hit by a BUS as CBB's Mickey Rourke arrives back in LA
A PHOTOGRAPHER was hit by a BUS as he tried to snap photos of Celebrity Big Brother star Mickey Rourke at LAX Airport. The Sun revealed the Oscar -nominated actor faces a huge cut to his CBB pay cheque after his controversial antics in the house led to his early exit. 6 6 6 6 6 Mickey's return to the US caused a commotion as photographers were spotted following the Hollywood actor after he landed. One photographer appeared to be clipped by a moving bus while snapping the star outside the airport. A content creator interviewed Mickey, 72, as he walked through the airport while pushing his luggage on a trolley. As Mickey headed towards his taxi, a photographer following him was knocked over. The social media user filming the moment caught the reaction of those standing near the airport's pick-up point. He gasped: "Oh my god," before the camera went blank for a few seconds. Mickey was heard saying: "He's lucky," while a number of onlookers looked on in horror. The interviewer told his fans: "The other pap literally just got hit with the bus, that's not good. "He seemed like he was okay, but his camera was destroyed, the bus just came out of nowhere." Sharing an update following the incident, he said: "The photographer was taken to hospital and was treated for injuries. Moment Mickey Rourke LEAVES Celebrity Big Brother after squaring up to Chris Hughes and making sexual slur to Ella "We were all shook. Mickey said he was lucky." They wrote: "A photographer was hit by a bus while interviewing Mickey Rourke upon his return to the US after being booted off of Celebrity Big Brother." PAY FURY The Wrestler star could see his fee reduced from £500,000 all the way to £50,000. A source said: 'Mickey didn't do Celebrity Big Brother for the experience and was counting on that money. 'He's lost a huge amount by leaving the show early. It was worked out on a pro rata basis. "Conversations are ongoing so the fee may change but a contract is a contract.' Despite the fact his fee could be slashed dramatically, Mickey still flew back to the US in first class. The Sun revealed the actor was keen to make a quick escape back to America. In our new pictures, Mickey can be seen strolling into the first class lounge at Heathrow with his huge haul of luggage in tow. He looked like he didn't have a care in the world as he waved to onlookers before jetting back home. The Sun also revealed yesterday the Hollywood hellraiser "won't be back for the final" following his dramatic exit. AXED FROM BIG BROTHER Mickey agreed he would leave the Big Brother house after an altercation with fellow housemate Chris Hughes, 32. The actor squared up to the Love Island star following a misunderstanding during the weekly shopping task. Mickey was also heard making a sexual remark to Towie's Ella Rae Wise, 24. After being reprimanded by Big Brother, the actor admitted he had been out of line and was sorry. 'I apologise. I'm sorry. I can't take it back, you know, I stepped over the line," Mickey admitted. 'Cause I lost my temper, and I've been trying to work on it my whole life. 'I'm ashamed of myself for losing it for a few seconds there. Nobody got touched or hurt.' Despite his apology, Mickey was still asked to leave the house immediately in scenes that aired on Sunday night. PARTYING WITH DAVID HAYE Mickey was actually booted out on Saturday. He spent two nights at a posh hotel in London before flying back to the US on Monday. The Sun revealed how on Sunday night he was joined for drinks by boxer pal David Haye, 44, and his girlfriend Sian Osborne, 33. Mickey was seen carrying a small dog as he greeted the duo around 9.30pm. They left about four hours later, at 1.30am. 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. 6
The Independent
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
What did Mickey Rourke say on Celebrity Big Brother? Why actor was removed from show
Mickey Rourke has been removed from the Celebrity Big Brother house after being 'threatening and aggressive' towards Chris Hughes and using 'inappropriate sexual language' with Ella Rae Wise. The Wrestler actor, 72, has been at the centre of controversy from his very entrance on the show when he 'ogled' presenter AJ Odudu and faced calls to be removed throughout his six-day run after making homophobic comments to Jojo Siwa. He appeared to have earned the support and reassurance of his fellow housemates, narrowly escaping eviction on Friday's episode (11 April), when Tory politician Michael Fabricant left. Rourke opened up about the childhood abuse he faced, with contestants including Siwa sharing their sympathy for the star. However, on Sunday night's episode (14 April), housemates took part in a pirate-themed challenge when things rapidly took a turn for the worse. First, the actor made an offensive, lewd and sexually graphic comment to 24-year-old Towie star, Wise. EastEnders actor Patsy Palmer said: 'See that's what happens, I just start to be his mate and then something slips out.' Later, as contestants are lined up as pirates former Love Island star Hughes plays up to his role by jokingly staring at Rourke. 'Step back in line, soldier,' Siwa commands. Rourke then steps out of line to confront Hughes. 'You looking at me?' he says as he looms over Hughes. 'Don't eyeball me.' Beard, Siwa, and Hughes attempt to defuse the situation by saying it was a joke. However, Rourke is inconsolable. 'Don't f***ing eyeball me. You c***.' Hughes says: 'F***ing stand there.' However, Rourke calls him a 'c***' again. The exchange leads to Big Brother calling Rourke to the diary room immediately, having to repeat the command as the actor initially ignores it. In the diary room, Rourke is told: '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. Rourke responds: 'Yes sir. I did wrong. I apologise. I'm sorry. I can't take it back, you know, I stepped over the line. And I take responsibility for doing the wrong thing. 'Cause I lost my temper, and I've been trying to work on it my whole life and I wish I would have had better self-control and I'm very sorry. 'I'm ashamed of myself for losing it for a few seconds there. Nobody got touched or hurt. Maybe some feelings got hurt or maybe others have feelings about others getting upset but, you know, I'm sorry about that.' He is then told: 'This language has caused offence to your fellow housemates and could cause offence to the viewing public. This is not the first time Big Brother has had to speak to you about your offensive and inappropriate language. 'Big Brother considers your language and behaviour today to be seriously unacceptable and as a result, Big Brother has no option but to ask you to leave the Big Brother house.' Rourke expresses regret and takes full responsibility for his behaviour and 'short fuse' 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.'
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Celebrity Big Brother's Mickey Rourke 'ashamed' of himself for heated Chris Hughes clash
Celebrity Big Brother's Mickey Rourke felt "ashamed" of himself for exploding into an expletive-filled rage at Chris Hughes, which played a huge part in him leaving the show. The 'Wrestler' actor, 72, agreed to depart the 'CBB' abode on Saturday (12.04.25) after a heated argument with former 'Love Island' star Chris during a pirate task, in which he fumed with Chris for "eyeballing" him. Reflecting on the incident, Mickey said before leaving the house: "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." Big Brother later deemed his language and behaviour had been "seriously unacceptable", and added: "As a result Big Brother has no option but to ask you to leave the 'Big Brother' house." However, Mickey's Chris clash wasn't the only reason he was spoken to by Big Brother during his short stint on the ITV show. He was also axed from the programme after "use of inappropriate sexual language" towards his housemate Ella Rae Wise, which left the 'TOWIE' star in tears on Sunday's (13.04.25) episode. Earlier in the series, Mickey Rourke received a formal warning from Big Brother for "unacceptable language and behaviour" aimed at housemate JoJo Siwa. What's more, he left 'EastEnders' legend Patsy Palmer in tears after criticising her cooking. Mickey was up for eviction last week alongside 'Coronation Street' actor' Jack P. Shepherd and Conservative Party member Michael Fabricant. However, the actor was saved by the public, who sent Michael home instead. Following Mickey Rourke's early departure from the house, Michael claimed his former housemate wanted to leave "on day one". Taking to X, he penned in response to the news of his exit: "He wanted to leave on Day One!"
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mickey Rourke Exits 'Celebrity Big Brother UK' Following 'Unacceptable Behavior'
Mickey Rourke has agreed to exit after he used "inappropriate language and instances of unacceptable behavior," according to a spokesperson for the show The actor's departure was related to a disagreement with fellow contestant Chris Hughes Earlier this week, Rourke was reprimanded after he got into a confrontation with JoJo Siwa and used language that she called "homophobic" Mickey Rourke has agreed to exit Celebrity Big Brother UK after producers previously warned him about inappropriate behavior and the use of offensive language on set. According to reports from Variety and the BBC, the Sin City actor, 72, agreed on Saturday, April 21, to exit the show following a disagreement between himself and fellow housemate Chris Hughes. "Mickey Rourke has agreed to leave the Celebrity Big Brother House this evening following a discussion with Big Brother regarding further use of inappropriate language and instances of unacceptable behavior," a spokesperson for Celebrity Big Brother told Variety in a statement. The spokesperson said that while no physical altercation took place, Rourke used language that was considered "threatening and aggressive." Earlier this week, the Oscar nominee received a warning for inappropriate comments toward another housemate, JoJo Siwa. During the April 9 episode, Rourke asked Siwa, 21, if she likes boys or girls. She replied, "Girls. My partner is non-binary." "If I stay longer than four days, you won't be gay anymore," the actor then said, prompting Siwa to respond: "I can guarantee I'll still be gay and I'll still be in a very happy relationship." The Wrestler star went on to say that he would "tie" up Siwa before fellow housemates Hughes, 32, and Ella Rae began talking to him about his career. When the conversation switched to how the voting process works, Rourke said, "I'm going to vote the lesbian out real quick.""That's homophobic, if that was your reasoning," Siwa replied. Later on, Rourke said: "I need a f--," referring to the British slang use of the word as "cigarette," but he then gestured toward Siwa and said, "I'm not talking about you." In an interview, producers for the show told Rourke that he would be "removed from the Big Brother house" if he continued his use of inappropriate language. Related: Bella Thorne Reacts to Mickey Rourke's Big Brother UK Controversy, Claims 'Gross' Actor Gave Her 'Bruises' on Movie Set "I apologize. I don't have dishonorable intentions," he said in response. "I'm just talking smack, you know. I wasn't taking it all so serious. I didn't mean any bad intentions and if I did, sorry." A spokesperson for ITV told Variety at the time: "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 behavior and language. Housemates are monitored 24 hours a day and instances of inappropriate behavior are dealt with appropriately and timely." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. Before agreeing to leave the show, Rourke faced the possibility of being the first contestant to be evicted from the CBB UK house this season, after Siwa was given a special power to choose one housemate to automatically face the public vote. Usually, a set number of contestants are placed up for the possibility of eviction after receiving the most votes from their fellow housemates. Siwa said Rourke made her 'killer nomination choice pretty easy,' having made homophobic comments to her earlier. Rourke's confrontation with Siwa came just days after the actor was called out for behaving inappropriately toward host AJ Odudu while entering the house. Co-host Will Best said, 'Careful, Mickey,' after the actor 'grabbed' and 'ogled' Odudu, 37. Read the original article on People
