Celebrity Big Brother star JoJo Siwa‘s partner, Kath Ebbs, hit out at Mickey Rourke and ITV after last night’s (Wednesday, April 9) homophobia row on the show.
JoJo’s partner, Kath Ebbs, took to Instagram to launch a furious rant after Mickey made homophobic comments towards the reality star during the show.
Mickey was handed a formal warning (Credit: ITV)
Mickey Rourke embroiled in homophobia row with JoJo Siwa on Celebrity Big Brother
Last night’s edition of Celebrity Big Brother saw Mickey Rourke, 72, receive a formal warning from producers.
After asking JoJo where the smoking room was, Mickey then asked her whether she was into boys or girls.
“Me? Girls. My partner is non-binary,” the 21-year-old responded.
“If I stay longer than four days, you won’t be gay any more,” Mickey then said. Hitting back, JoJo said: “I can guarantee I’ll still be gay, and I’ll still be in a very happy relationship.”
“I’ll tie you up,” Mickey then responded.
In a conversation with Chris Hughes in the garden, Mickey asked if housemates had to vote for each other to face eviction.
“I’m going to vote the lesbian out real quick,” he then said. “That’s homophobic if that was your reasoning,” JoJo, who overheard, said.
“I need a fag,” Mickey said. Gesturing to JoJo, he then added, “I’m not talking to you.”
JoJo’s partner hits out
JoJo was left upset by the exchange, and Mickey was soon called into the Diary Room for a dressing down from Big Brother.
The Hollywood star was handed a formal warning by producers and apologised to JoJo.
However, JoJo’s partner, Kath, was not happy with Mickey or ITV and took to Instagram to slam both.
I want to protect her at all costs, but I feel helpless.
In a video for their 89.8k followers to see, Kath said: “A lot of people want to know my thoughts on what Mickey Rourke, my thoughts on his comments towards my partner JoJo on Big Brother and quite frankly it is beyond disgusting.
“I have literally… it has taken me many hours to even process what the [bleep] I just watched. Not only because that is the literal love of my life and I want to protect her at all costs, but I feel helpless that I can’t be there to not only comfort her but to also lose it at that weasel of a man,” they then continued.
Kath then went on to explain what had happened between JoJo and Mickey. They also accused Mickey of making a rape joke. This is in reference to Mickey saying he would tie JoJo up. Kath then accused Mickey of “bullying” JoJo.
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