Mickey Rourke's pal hits out at CBB as he reveals 'real reason' actor was axed

close friend Keith Mason has claimed 'woke culture' was the reason the Hollywood actor from the Celebrity house. On Saturday evening, it was announced the 72-year-old star agreed to leave the programme following a series of offensive comments and

A spokesperson said yesterday evening: "Mickey Rourke has agreed to leave the House this evening following a discussion with Big Brother regarding further use of inappropriate language and instances of unacceptable behaviour." In a teaser clip for tonight's episode, it was revealed Mickey was axed following an altercation with Chris Hughes. Big Brother said his "language and behaviour was threatening and aggressive". He also used inappropriate sexual language towards Ella-Rae Wise.

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Before he was axed, Mickey was already in hot water when fans accused him of staring down . He also apologised after making homophobic comments towards JoJo Siwa and fatphobic comments towards Donna Preston.

However, Mickey's friend Keith believes the 'woke culture cancel brigade' was the reason he was kicked out of the house.

Taking to X in an angry rant, the former rugby league player said: "I hear my old mate Mickey Rourke has left the big brother house. Not sure what happened as I don’t watch it, but I’m guessing you have to watch what you say or the woke culture cancel brigade will be out to get you! but I guess that’s what you get for living in the Real ."

Along with the post was a picture of Keith and Mickey enjoying a night out. One furious fan took to the comment section to correct Keith, with one writing: "It’s not woke calling out blatant homophobia and threat of corrective SA."

Keith asked what Mickey said and the fan responded with a video where Mickey told JoJo he could 'make her straight' before saying he "needs a fag" and told the singer: "I’m not talking to you." Chris Hughes then interjected and said: "Mickey, you can’t say that."

After watching the clip, Keith responded to the fan: "I’m Mickey’s friend and he’s the least homophobic person you’ll meet Danny."

Big Brother called Mickey into the Diary Room after he made the offensive comments to JoJo. Big Brother gave him a stern warning, telling him: "Mickey before you entered the Big Brother house the rules regarding unacceptable language and behaviour were explained to you... Mickey, do you understand how this language could be offensive to your Housemates or the viewing public?”

He replied: "Yeah I think so. If I was saying it in a nasty kind of way or if I truly meant it.” Big Brother added: "Mickey, Big Brother thinks your language was offensive and unacceptable…

"As a result, Big Brother is giving you a formal warning. Further language or behaviour of this nature could lead to you being removed from the Big Brother house. Mickey, do you understand?”

Mickey then answered: "Yes I do. It’s some serious stuff .... I apologise. I don’t have dishonourable intentions - I’m just talking smack you know. I wasn’t taking it all so serious. I didn’t mean in it any bad intentions and if I did, sorry."

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