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MICKEY Rourke appeared to forget who a Celebrity Big Brother housemate is - just days after being axed from the ITV show.
The Hollywood legend's controversial antics in the houseled to an early exit.
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Having landed back in LA, a content creator queried Mickey, 72, about his time in Celebrity Big Brother.
They asked him, among other questions: "What would you say to JoJo Siwa? Do you have any comments for JoJo?"
Looking perplexed, Mickey replied by asking: "Who's that?"
"She was on the show with you - JoJo Siwa", the content creator reminded him.
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Viewers previously watched on as now-axed Mickeycame under fire whenhe directed offensive slursat US singerJoJo Siwa, who is a lesbian.
Mickey's bad behaviour continued and he wasbooted off theITVshow for usingthreatening language, as well as making aninappropriate sexual remark.
JoJo's mum weighed into Mickey's actions which lead to his departure.
Taking to social media,Dance Momsstar Jessalynn Siwa wrote: "To be honest, this is exactly what I was afraid of, something physical.
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"I know some people think he was making good TV and will be sad he is gone but it's not worth it for ones in the room with him."
The Sun revealedITV bosses slashed Mickey's £500,000 show feeafter he repeatedly caused chaos in the house.
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Hejoins stars includingRoxanne Pallettand Jeremy Jackson who had their big-money fees slashed after being axed.
A source said: “Mickeywon’t be receiving all hismoneyfrom ITV.
“If a celebrity gets removed from the house, they don't get the full fee.
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.
"It’s 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.”
Celebrity Big Brother airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
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