{"id":23518,"date":"2025-04-16T01:48:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T01:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/23518\/"},"modified":"2025-04-16T01:48:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T01:48:09","slug":"celebrity-big-brother-star-claims-mickey-rourke-said-a-lot-more-that-couldnt-be-broadcast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/23518\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrity Big Brother star claims Mickey Rourke &#8216;said a lot more that couldn&#8217;t be broadcast&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_247395795-eccd.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22899869\" alt=\"Mickey Rourke in grey hoodie talks to Chris Hughes 'Celebrity Big Brother'\" decoding=\"sync\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tA Celebrity Big Brother star has claimed Mickey Rourke \u2018said a lot more\u2019 that couldn\u2019t be aired (Picture: REX\/Shutterstock for Big Brother)<\/p>\n<p>A <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/celebrity-big-brother\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Celebrity Big Brother<\/a> star has claimed <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/mickey-rourke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mickey Rourke<\/a> \u2018said a lot more\u2019 than what was aired.<\/p>\n<p>Rourke, 72, sparked immense backlash for inappropriate comments he made and his behaviour while on the ITV reality programme.<\/p>\n<p>He was ultimately <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/12\/mickey-rourke-forced-leave-celebrity-big-brother-unacceptable-behaviour-22898915\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kicked out of the Celebrity Big Brother house<\/a> after just a week, after \u2018use of inappropriate language and instance of unacceptable behaviour\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>This included Rourke\u2019s <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/08\/itv-no-excuse-keep-mickey-rourke-celebrity-big-brother-22871916\/?ito=newsnow-feed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018creepy\u2019 behaviour towards host AJ Odudu<\/a>\u00a0during the launch of Celebrity Big Brother last week, as well as a warning about homophobic language following vile comments he made to <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/jojo-siwa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JoJo Siwa<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It also includes <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/14\/mickey-rourke-say-ella-rae-wise-celebrity-big-brother-axe-22904384\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">certain language used towards The Only Way Is Essex star Ella Rae Wise<\/a>, and \u2018language and behaviour\u2019 that <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/13\/mickey-rourkes-threatening-comments-revealed-removal-celebrity-big-brother-house-22901876\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018was threatening and aggressive\u2019<\/a> towards <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/love-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Love Island<\/a> star <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/chris-hughes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Hughes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Evicted housemate <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/michael-fabricant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Fabricant<\/a> has now revealed there were further comments made that \u2018could not be broadcast\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Replying to an X post referencing Rourke\u2019s homophobic comments to Siwa, Fabricant said: \u2018Yeah, but that wasn\u2019t said in isolation. There was a lot more, some of which could not be broadcast.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tGet personalised updates on CBB in your inbox\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro\u2019s TV Newsletter.<\/p>\n<p><a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/newsletters\/tv-newsletter\/?ito=tv-article&amp;signup-source=tv-article-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up to our newsletter<\/a> and then select your show in the link we\u2019ll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_247261060-b224.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22897282\" alt=\"CBB race row as Trisha Goddard accused fellow housemate Michael Fabricant of 'Islamophobia'\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tMichael Fabricant was the first star kicked out of the Celebrity Big Brother house (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_246915707-ab9b.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22880002\" alt=\"EDITORIAL USE ONLY Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock for Big Brother (15245965j) JoJo Siwa in the diary room 'Celebrity Big Brother' TV Show, Series 2, Episode 3, London, UK - 09 Apr 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tRourke made homophobic comments to JoJo Siwa (Picture: Shutterstock for Big Brother)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tWhat did Mickey Rourke say to JoJo Siwa on Celebrity Big Brother?\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>On Celebrity Big Brother 2025, Hollywood actor <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/mickey-rourke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mickey Rourke<\/a> sparked uproar with <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/09\/celebrity-big-brother-star-mickey-rourke-issued-formal-warning-homophobia-22879849\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">homophobic comments<\/a> that he made towards internet sensation <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/jojo-siwa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JoJo Siwa<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking in the House, Rourke, 72, asked Siwa, 21: &#8216;So do you like girls or boys?&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Me? Girls,&#8217; Siwa answered, to which Rourke responded: &#8216;I know, I could tell.&#8217; <\/p>\n<p>After the dancer shared that her partner is non-binary, the housemates who were in the garden started to talk about the eviction due to take place that week on Friday night.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;If I stay longer than four days, you won&#8217;t be gay anymore,&#8217; Rourke remarked, as Siwa said back to him: &#8216;I can guarantee I will still be gay and I will still be in a very happy relationship.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I&#8217;ll tie you up,&#8217; The Wrestler actor replied.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I can promise you that won&#8217;t happen,&#8217; Siwa stated. &#8216;I dare you to try, you&#8217;ll be the one tied up.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Rourke then spoke to some other housemates, asking about the process of voting out other contestants on Celebrity Big Brother.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I&#8217;m going to vote the lesbian out real quick,&#8217; he said, as Siwa \u2013 who was lying on a sun lounger \u2013 turned her head towards him and declared: &#8216;That&#8217;s homophobic.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Eh?&#8217; Rourke asked, as Siwa continued: &#8216;That&#8217;s homophobic if that was your reasoning.&#8217; <\/p>\n<p>After the actor repeated that he was going to &#8216;vote the lesbian out&#8217;, he then used a slang word beginning with f to say that he wanted a cigarette.<\/p>\n<p>However, he then gestured towards Siwa and quipped: &#8216;Not talking to you,&#8217; seemingly referencing the f word that&#8217;s used as an anti-gay slur.<\/p>\n<p>Love Island star <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/chris-hughes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Hughes<\/a>, who was sitting next to Rourke, told him: &#8216;You can&#8217;t say that Mickey,&#8217; while Siwa kept her composure and said: &#8216;One breath at a time troops, one breath at a time.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>After Hughes repeated his warning to Rourke, the actor insisted that he had been talking about a cigarette before walking off on his own.<\/p>\n<p>The reality TV star went over to check on Siwa, consoling her as she cried in his arms over the upset. At the same time, Rourke was called to the Diary Room, where he received a formal warning for his remarks.<\/p>\n<p>Later on inside the lounge, Rourke went over to Siwa as he told her: &#8216;I want to apologise,&#8217; telling her that he has a &#8216;bad habit of having a short fuse&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I don&#8217;t mean nothing by it. Ok sorry,&#8217; he said as he shook her hand, while she told him that she appreciated his apology.<\/p>\n<p>Rourke&#8217;s homophobic comments towards Siwa happened a day after he was <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/08\/itv-no-excuse-keep-mickey-rourke-celebrity-big-brother-22871916\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">criticised for touching presenter AJ Odudu &#8216;inappropriately&#8217;<\/a> on stage.<\/p>\n<p>This comes after host Will Best said Rourke had housemates feeling \u2018scared and vulnerable\u2019 with him in the house.<\/p>\n<p>Appearing on\u00a0<a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/itv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ITV<\/a>\u2019s\u00a0<a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/this-morning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This Morning<\/a>\u00a0on Monday for the gossip segment about the reality show, Best shared his take on the shocking events of the weekend, which resulted in <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2020\/01\/18\/john-cena-feared-tarnishing-wwe-legacy-like-mickey-rourkes-character-in-the-wrestler-12077284\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Wrestler<\/a> actor\u2019s departure.<\/p>\n<p>Confessing that he doesn\u2019t think the star is an \u2018evil man\u2019, he said, unfortunately, his unacceptable behaviour did leave the housemates feeling both \u2018scared and vulnerable\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_247451011-53bf.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22901885\" alt=\"Mickey Rourke in the diary room 'Celebrity Big Brother'\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tRourke was kicked out of the house after instances of unacceptable behaviour (Picture: REX\/Shutterstock for Big Brother)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<video id=\"3414345\" class=\"video-js\" 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preload=\"metadata\" playsinline=\"\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"vjs-no-js\">To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbrowser that<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/videojs.com\/html5-video-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supports HTML5<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvideo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/video><\/p>\n<p>Recapping on why this was a common feeling amongst the housemates, the presenter said Rourke caused upset from the get-go, especially after using \u2018unacceptable language and behaviour\u2019 towards former Dance Moms star\u00a0Siwa.<\/p>\n<p>Best, 40, said following \u2018further use of inappropriate language\u2019 and \u2018instances of unacceptable behaviour\u2019, Rourke and Big Brother agreed it was time for him to leave.<\/p>\n<p>While Best was cautious with his words, he told hosts\u00a0<a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/dermot-oleary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dermot O\u2019Leary<\/a> and <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/alison-hammond\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alison Hammond<\/a>\u00a0that the actor\u2019s exit was not \u2018something entirely unexpected, just because it\u2019s an extreme environment\u2019. <\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"557\" height=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/97242737-0-image-a-5_1744609160852.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22903116\" alt=\"Mickey Rourke in pirate outfit yelling at housemate\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tRourke turned \u2018threatening\u2019 towards Chris Hughes in a task (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"634\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_247543872-93e9.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22906755\" alt=\"Ella Rae Wise crying on the couch\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tHe also made a comment to The Only Way is Essex star Ella Rae Wise, which left her in tears (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n<p>He continued to say that as Rourke is prone to \u2018certain types of behaviour,\u2019 there is always a \u2018danger\u2019, but believes he isn\u2019t an \u2018evil man\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>One thing that did surprise the presenter, however, is how quickly Rourke crossed the line again. <\/p>\n<p>Recalling the instance on Saturday night when Rourke and Hughes were dressed as pirates during a task, he discussed the actor\u2019s <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/video\/intense-moment-mickey-rourke-starts-chris-hughes-looking-funny-cbb-3414111\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018threatening\u2019 behaviour, which was \u2018totally out of proportion\u2019. <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_247018647-e545.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22886100\" alt=\"EDITORIAL USE ONLY Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock for Big Brother (15247318h) Chris Hughes 'Celebrity Big Brother' TV Show, Series 2, Episode 4, London, UK - 10 Apr 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tThe seemingly lighthearted task soon took a \u2018threatening\u2019 turn (Picture: Shutterstock for Big Brother)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tGet personalised updates on CBB in your inbox\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro\u2019s TV Newsletter.<\/p>\n<p><a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/newsletters\/tv-newsletter\/?ito=tv-article&amp;signup-source=tv-article-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up to our newsletter<\/a>\u00a0and then select your show in the link we\u2019ll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I can\u2019t repeat exactly what Mickey said, but it was bad, and it made not just Chris \u2013 Chris handled it very well \u2013 but it made the rest of the house feel vulnerable, a bit scared,\u2019 Best said. <\/p>\n<p>He added that \u2018sadly\u2019 the same day he made \u2018totally inappropriate\u2019 remarks to Wise that \u2018made her feel understandably vulnerable, and that is the point where you\u2019ve got to go.\u2019 <\/p>\n<p>Maintaining his diplomatic approach in his summary of the events, Best told hosts that he \u2018felt a bit sorry\u2019 for the actor as he knows he has had a tough life, and he hopes that Rourke \u2018will learn\u2019 from his behaviour. <\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_247541511-4adf.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22906424\" alt=\"Michael Fabricant, Will Best on 'This Morning' TV show\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tWill Best admitted he doesn\u2019t think Rourke is an \u2018evil man\u2019 (Picture: Ken McKay\/ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_247138515-4edd-e1744362410487.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22891820\" alt=\"Mandatory Credit: Photo by Vianney Le Caer\/Shutterstock for Big Brother (15241934ku) AJ Odudu, Mickey Rourke and Will Best 'Celebrity Big Brother' TV Show, Series 2, Launch, London, UK - 07 Apr 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tRourke had sparked backlash from the very first day after his behaviour towards host AJ Odudu (Picture: Vianney Le Caer\/Shutterstock for Big Brother)<\/p>\n<p><a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/13\/mickey-rourke-pictured-first-time-since-shock-celebrity-big-brother-exit-22902445\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Upon leaving the house<\/a>, Rourke shared his upset and admitted he had taken things too far. <\/p>\n<p>\u2018I stepped over the line. And I take responsibility for doing the wrong thing,\u2019 he said. \u2018Because I lost my temper, and I\u2019ve been trying to work on it my whole life and I wish I would have had better self-control and I\u2019m very sorry.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I\u2019m ashamed of myself for losing it for a few seconds there. Nobody got touched or hurt.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Maybe some feelings got hurt or maybe others have feelings about others getting upset but, you know, I\u2019m sorry about that.\u2019 <\/p>\n<p>It follows news that the star will <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/13\/celebrity-big-brothers-mickey-rourkes-500-000-consequence-axed-show-22899728\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">miss out on his rumoured \u00a3500,000 fee for his behaviour.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<video id=\"3414303\" class=\"video-js\" poster=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2025\/04\/14\/12\/97256107-0-image-a-11_1744630653312.jpg\" data-opts=\"{\" controls=\"\" mickey=\"\" said=\"\" to=\"\" ella=\"\" before=\"\" celebrity=\"\" big=\"\" brother=\"\" axe=\"\" rourke=\"\" has=\"\" been=\"\" axed=\"\" from=\"\" after=\"\" repeatedly=\"\" making=\"\" crude=\"\" comments=\"\" about=\"\" people=\"\" and=\"\" trying=\"\" start=\"\" a=\"\" fight=\"\" in=\"\" the=\"\" garden.=\"\" preload=\"metadata\" playsinline=\"\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"vjs-no-js\">To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbrowser that<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/videojs.com\/html5-video-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supports HTML5<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvideo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/video><\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s claimed he will receive some compensation for his time and appearance on the hit show, it\u2019s likely to be much less than what he originally agreed to.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Mickey won\u2019t be receiving all his money from<a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/itv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0ITV,<\/a>\u2019 a source revealed this morning.<\/p>\n<p>They continued to say that it\u2019s standard protocol if a celebrity gets removed from the house, \u2018they don\u2019t get the full fee\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018It\u2019s as simple as that and they will be discussing that with him. Mickey was ready to leave the house and it ended up feeling like a mutual decision between him and ITV in the end. It was getting too much,\u2019 the source told\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/34438446\/celebrity-big-brother-mickey-rourke-fee-axed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sun<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch Celebrity Big Brother on ITV at 9pm weeknights, and on ITVX.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Got a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Metro.co.uk<\/a> entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/submit-stuff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Submit Stuff<\/a> page \u2013 we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\">Arrow<br \/>\nMORE: <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/14\/jojo-siwas-friendship-chris-hughes-doesnt-make-less-gay-22907550\/?ico=more_text_links\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JoJo Siwa\u2019s friendship with Chris Hughes doesn\u2019t make her any less gay<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\">Arrow<br \/>\nMORE: <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/15\/celebrity-big-brother-star-claims-mickey-rourke-said-a-lot-couldnt-broadcast-22910386\/?ico=more_text_links\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Celebrity Big Brother presenter admits Mickey Rourke left housemates \u2018scared and vulnerable\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\">Arrow<br \/>\nMORE: <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/14\/tiffany-pollards-davids-dead-celebrity-big-brother-moment-can-never-topped-22907601\/?ico=more_text_links\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tiffany Pollard\u2019s \u2018David\u2019s dead\u2019 Celebrity Big Brother moment can never be topped<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tTV Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Sign up and tell us which TV shows you love to watch to get personalised updates every morning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A Celebrity Big Brother star has claimed Mickey Rourke \u2018said a lot more\u2019 that couldn\u2019t be aired (Picture:&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":23519,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3940],"tags":[4080,312,308,77,1739,1740,2925,382,16,15,2181],"class_list":{"0":"post-23518","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-celebrities","8":"tag-celebrities","9":"tag-celebrity-big-brother","10":"tag-chris-hughes","11":"tag-entertainment","12":"tag-jojo-siwa","13":"tag-michael-fabricant","14":"tag-mickey-rourke","15":"tag-tv","16":"tag-uk","17":"tag-united-kingdom","18":"tag-will-best"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114345128997642551","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23518","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23518"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23518\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23519"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23518"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23518"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23518"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}